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[Steve Russell]

Have to include what Jamie Mackie thought about it....

'And former QPR striker Mackie, who scored 25 goals across two spells for the
club, slammed Beale's decision to take up the reigns at Rangers, and questioned
the loyalty of the 42-year old.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Mackie, who also won nine
caps for Scotland said: "When Michael Beale came in he was a complete unknown
and newbie to management.

"He was given a fantastic opportunity by QPR and he quickly spoke about his culture
of integrity and longevity. He said he'd even spoke to the players and their families
about buying into the project and jumping ship to another club.

"But now he's done exactly what he said he wouldn't do and jumped ship and I think
that's where the problem is. Everyone would understand if he got the chance to manage
in the Premier League, but he was the one who came out and spoke about his loyalty.

"I really question his integrity and I really wonder what other chairman will think
of that in the future. Rangers have got a relationship with him and they understand
him, but I look at it and go do I want that character going forward? I'm not so sure."

Well said Jamie, we move on....

[steveqpr881]

Someone in the pub, just before the England v Senegal, told me about Jamie's comments.
By coincidence, who should be in their dug out but the sewer rat himself!