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Congratulations to Jim Magilton for landing the QPR job. You might think it’s not much of an achievement given that loads of people have done it recently, but on the other hand, it’s impressive given the number of candidates apparently on the shortlist, sitting as the favourite, or in the frame for the post this time around. So who were those other managers who got column inches they frankly didn’t need?
1. Aidy Boothroyd - Mirror, May 23 - Aidy Boothroyd is emerging as favourite to become the new boss of QPR - with a choice made from the five-man shortlist due this week.
2. Steve Cotterill - Mirror, May 23 - The former Hornets chief [Boothroyd] is also available without compensation but faces competition from Jim Magilton and Steve Cotterill among others.
3. Paul Ince - News of the World, April 11 - Paul Ince is set to be offered the QPR job this summer
4. Zico - News of the World, May 30 - BRAZILIAN legend Zico has emerged as a shock candidate for the vacant QPR manager’s job. Club co-owner Bernie Ecclestone is planning talks with the South American superstar although former Ipswich boss Jim Magilton remains favourite for the post.
5. Dave Jones - Wales Online, May 8 - QUEENS PARK RANGERS have made Cardiff City boss Dave Jones one of their main targets for the managerial vacancy at Loftus Road, the Echo can reveal.
6. Dennis Wise - Daily Mail, April 12 - Dennis Wise has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Queens Park Rangers manager’s job following the sacking of Paulo Sousa.
7. Luiz Felipe Scolari - Telegraph, April 16 - Former Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari emerges as QPR frontrunner
8. Romario - The Sun, April 17 - ROMARIO is in the frame to become QPR boss.The Brazilian has been sounded out about an amazing move to Loftus Road.
9. Alan Pardew - Mirror, April 17 - Alan Pardew, the former Charlton and West Ham boss, is keen on the QPR job after last week’s axing of Paulo Sousa.
10. Darren Ferguson - Mirror, April 11 - But QPR supremo Flavio Briatore has identified Ferguson, 37, as his No.1 choice.
11. Roy Keane - Daily Mail, April 21 - Queens Park Rangers are interested in tempting Roy Keane back into football
12. Colin Calderwood - Daily Mail, May 14 - Colin Calderwood is on the short list to take the vacant manager’s job at QPR.
Yes, Jim Magilton does get mentioned here and there. But when you’ve mentioned 13 names, you really ought to be on the right track. This is news, not twenty questions.
