john gregory
Queens Park Rangers have appointed John Gregory as their new manager with Gary Waddock becoming his assistant. The Rangers board have lost patience with Waddock and have turned to Gregory to try and transform their fortunes. Rangers have endured a terrible run of form lately, culminating in their 3-2 defeat to Port vale in the Carling Cup on Tuesday. The Loftus Road outfit are currently languishing at the bottom of The Championship and have won only one league game all term. Waddock only took charge of Rangers in February after Ian Holloway left the club and was handed the job on a permanent basis in the summer. Waddock has struggled since taking over and won just four of his 24 games in charge. Gregory has been out of work since March 2003 after leaving Derby County. Gregory, who is a former QPR player, will be given the task of helping the side climb out of trouble and he knows he faces a huge challenge. \"I'm back in the hot-seat and it's a huge challenge,\" Gregory told the club's official website. \"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me. \"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead. \"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''