It is believed that Warnock’s relationship with Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has reached breaking point after a run of just two points from their last eight Premier League matches.
And only a late goal by Heidar Helguson saved them from FA Cup defeat by League One MK Dons yesterday.
Fernandes has warned his manager that results must improve swiftly if he is to remain in the Loftus Road hotseat, with the club threatened by relegation.
But there are concerns among Warnock’s own backroom staff that he could be axed sooner rather than later.
Shock
Former West Ham chief Gianfranco Zola is a shock candidate to replace him, although ex-Manchester City and Fulham boss Mark Hughes will also be on QPR’s radar.
Warnock is believed to be unhappy that he does not have enough control over the club’s transfer policy.
Bids have been tabled this week for Blackburn defender Chris Samba and Fulham striker Andy Johnson – and Fernandes has denied he is holding back cash while Warnock is in charge.
But Fernandes is aware that senior players have complaineds about Warnock’s training sessions.
Skipper Joey Barton is no longer said to be on good terms with his manager.
Many fringe players have also been angered about being called in for extra afternoon training sessions.
Warnock was expecting to be sacked by previous owner Flavio Briatore, even after guiding the Hoops to the Championship title last season, but was given a reprieve after the takeover by Fernandes in August.
Warned
Rangers started well in the Premier League but have not won since mid-November. And Fernandes even warned Warnock that his job could be under threat on twitter on Friday.
Fernandes wrote: “It’s important to note no one job is safe. Results are key. If I don’t deliver I would be the first to step down as chairman. We owe it to the fans. Good money is paid and results are key.
“I will leave no stone unturned to make QPR a success.”
Airline tycoon Fernandes launched an unsuccessful takeover bid for West Ham two years ago, when Zola was in charge at Upton Park. And ex-Chelsea great Zola is known to be on Fernandes’s wishlist.
And only a late goal by Heidar Helguson saved them from FA Cup defeat by League One MK Dons yesterday.
Fernandes has warned his manager that results must improve swiftly if he is to remain in the Loftus Road hotseat, with the club threatened by relegation.
But there are concerns among Warnock’s own backroom staff that he could be axed sooner rather than later.
Shock
Former West Ham chief Gianfranco Zola is a shock candidate to replace him, although ex-Manchester City and Fulham boss Mark Hughes will also be on QPR’s radar.
Warnock is believed to be unhappy that he does not have enough control over the club’s transfer policy.
Bids have been tabled this week for Blackburn defender Chris Samba and Fulham striker Andy Johnson – and Fernandes has denied he is holding back cash while Warnock is in charge.
But Fernandes is aware that senior players have complaineds about Warnock’s training sessions.
Skipper Joey Barton is no longer said to be on good terms with his manager.
Many fringe players have also been angered about being called in for extra afternoon training sessions.
Warnock was expecting to be sacked by previous owner Flavio Briatore, even after guiding the Hoops to the Championship title last season, but was given a reprieve after the takeover by Fernandes in August.
Warned
Rangers started well in the Premier League but have not won since mid-November. And Fernandes even warned Warnock that his job could be under threat on twitter on Friday.
Fernandes wrote: “It’s important to note no one job is safe. Results are key. If I don’t deliver I would be the first to step down as chairman. We owe it to the fans. Good money is paid and results are key.
“I will leave no stone unturned to make QPR a success.”
Airline tycoon Fernandes launched an unsuccessful takeover bid for West Ham two years ago, when Zola was in charge at Upton Park. And ex-Chelsea great Zola is known to be on Fernandes’s wishlist.
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