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Ian Holloway under pressure at QPR with his future as manager set to be decided next week

It could be win or bust at Bolton next weekend for the extrovert boss with Kenny Jackett in frame to take over

IAN HOLLOWAY is under mounting pressure at QPR — with the club due to decide on his future next week.

The R’s manager is hanging on after a poor start to the season.

Ian Holloway is under real pressure at QPR
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Ian Holloway is under real pressure at QPRCredit: Rex Features

And it seems he needs a result next weekend in the crunch clash at Championship strugglers Bolton.

Extrovert Ollie has been unable to turn round his old club’s fortunes with their new stricter budget.

The lack of funding will still not save him if they lose at Wanderers.

The QPR hierarchy still think they should be chasing the top six despite their modest investment on new players.

Extrovert Ollie faces a cruch game at Championship strugglers Bolton next weekend
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Extrovert Ollie faces a crunch game at Championship strugglers Bolton next weekendCredit: Reuters
Portsmouths Kenny Jackett has emerged as surprise contender to take over at QPR
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Portsmouth's Kenny Jackett has emerged as a strong contender to take over at QPRCredit: Reuters

Holloway’s side drew 1-1 at Sunderland on Saturday but insiders reveal the real crunch comes on Saturday.

The west Londoners would look at a surprise move for Portsmouth chief Kenny Jackett as Holloway’s replacement if he goes.

Jackett is a respected figure who has done well in similar jobs in the past.

He could well be tempted to leave Pompey in the right circumstances.

Portsmouth only hired former Wolves boss Jackett in the summer.



But the South Coast club have had a slow start to their season and that leaves the door open for a quick exit.

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