Gregory on a right downer
NEW boss John Gregory has warned QPR: You face the drop.
Former Aston Villa and Derby manager Gregory made the claim after succeeding Gary Waddock until the end of the season.
Gregory, 51, takes over with Rangers rock bottom of the Championship and out of the Carling Cup.
He said: “There is a serious threat of relegation at this club.
“I saw them knocked out of the Carling Cup at Port Vale last night.
“Some players turned up — but quite a few did not bother going.
“Every player will have a fresh chance to impress me.
“I still have lots of points to prove to myself, although not to anyone else. I hope I can improve the fortunes of the team.”
Waddock was relieved of duties after meeting chairman Gianni Paladini — a close friend of Gregory — after the 3-2 defeat at Vale.
He stays as assistant after winning only three of his 24 matches in charge since replacing Ian Holloway in February.
Gregory, who played for Rangers from 1981-85, returns to management 3½ years after leaving Derby.
During the reigns of Holloway and Waddock, there was talk Paladini had a major say in selection and transfers.
But Gregory made it clear he would tolerate no such interference.
He said: “The training ground is the one place where I do not want anyone to interfere with my work.
“That is my domain. Having success is about keeping good habits, working hard and getting things right.”
