QPR will NOT stand in Michael Beale's way if he wants to make a sensational return to Rangers.
The former Light Blues No2, who was assistant under previous boss Steven Gerrard, is one of the main frontrunners to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst at the Ibrox helm after the club decided to sack the Dutchman yesterday after weeks of speculation over his future. Poor results and performances have ultimately cost him his job with Celtic leading the way in the Scottish Premiership by nine points.
Former Burley boss Sean Dyche and Kevin Muscat - Ange Postecoglou's successor at Yokohama F Marinos - have also been tipped with serious contenders with the latter recently lifting the J-League crown at his current club. However it is reported that Beale is leading the race for the top job and IS interested in a return to Glasgow. He took over at QPR in the summer, but remains close to the Rangers board and was a guest at their 4-1 win over Aberdeen last month. Director of Football Les Ferdinand has insisted no word has come his way from north of the border. But he is willing to talk if Beale makes it clear that he is keen on the vacant role at Rangers.
