QPR is currently facing a bleak situation both on and off the field, which is causing mounting anxiety as they approach their upcoming match against Huddersfield Town.
Just a year ago, the London club enjoyed a far more favorable position before the departure of manager Michael Beale. During that time, they were vying for playoff positions in the league. However, their current status sees them struggling to avoid relegation to League One once again.
The club has witnessed significant upheaval behind the scenes, with several key personnel departing following their decline in form. In the span of a year, they have transitioned to their second manager since Beale’s departure, with Gareth Ainsworth now at the helm after Neil Critchley’s brief tenure.
The prospect of relegation is looming large for QPR, and it has prompted concern within the Championship side. Recruitment issues have been singled out as a major contributor to their current downturn, with their consistently disheartening performances seen as a significant worry.
An unnamed source within the club, speaking to The Athletic, expressed apprehension: “I fear for them. The recruitment has been appalling, they look lost.”
The pressure on Ainsworth is intensifying as the team’s disappointing results continue. Many had predicted QPR as relegation candidates before the season began, and their performance so far has done little to change that perception among pundits and observers.
This situation may potentially lead to a managerial change, with figures like John Eustace and former manager Beale, who are currently free agents, emerging as possible candidates to help steer the club back on course this season.
However, the willingness of QPR supporters to welcome Beale back remains uncertain, considering the circumstances of his departure in 2022. While reports suggest Beale’s interest in returning to Loftus Road, Ainsworth continues to lead the team for now.
As of their current standing in the Championship table, QPR occupies the 22nd position, trailing safety by a mere two points after 11 league fixtures this season. Ainsworth’s side has managed just two victories in the second tier, with two draws and seven losses further compounding their struggles.
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