JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK was sacked FIVE MINUTES after QPR drew at Nottingham Forest.
But the Dutchman was told by general manager Les Ferdinand not to say a word to the media or players about the decision.
Hasselbaink was pulled by Ferdinand in the tunnel and told of his fate in the boot room.
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Then shocked Hasselbaink was ordered by Ferdinand to say nothing to the team in the dressing room and carry out his press conference as if nothing had happened.
Hasselbaink had feared the worst when owner Tony Fernandes sent him a text last week saying that the current squad should be chasing promotion.
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A statement on QPR’s official website read: “QPR have parted company with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
“The Dutchman leaves Loftus Road following today’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in the Sky Bet Championship.
“Hasselbaink joined QPR in December 2015 and oversaw 47 matches in charge, winning 14, drawing 18 and losing 15.
“The club appreciates Jimmy’s efforts during his time in charge and wishes him all the best for the future.
“Owing to the international break, the First Team squad will return to training on Wednesday. A further update regarding the club’s managerial situation will be made in due course.”
Tim Sherwood is the frontrunner to take over at Loftus Road, as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
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