Jermaine Pennant

The midfielder's previous criminal convictions mean that he'll have to remain in the UK while the rest of the squad head off on a three-match tour of America

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Striker will remain with Spanish club having spent last season on loan from City

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Former manager Tony Pulis was criticised for the style of football Stoke played

Both Harry Redknapp, left, the QPR manager, and his Reading counterpart Nigel Adkins, spent much of their time out of the dugout cajoling their teams (AFP/Getty Images)

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Veteran manager will spearhead challenge to return to Premier League

Both Harry Redknapp, left, the QPR manager, and his Reading counterpart Nigel Adkins, spent much of their time out of the dugout cajoling their teams (AFP/Getty Images)

Harry Redknapp finds excuses following QPR's relegation from the Premier League

Manager says he did not have a chance to build his own team

<b>November 23 - Mark Hughes (QPR)</b><br/>
Despite chairman Tony Fernandes consistently stating Mark Hughes' job was safe, a failure to win a single game in 12 Premier League matches finally told for the Welshman.
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The former Fulham manager had joined the R's 10 months earlier, escaping relegation on the final day of the 2011/12 season only by virtue of results elsewhere.
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The summer saw a huge influx of expensive players but they failed to gel, leading to Hughes' downfall.
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QPR midfielder Shaun Derry extends contract

Derry joined from Crystal Palace in 2010

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Esteban Granero starred in QPR’s win over Chelsea

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Manager Harry Redknapp was highly critical of the defender

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Harry Redknapp is unsure whether he will pick Jose Bosingwa again after the QPR boss admitted he was “disturbed” by the right-back's refusal to sit on the bench against Fulham.

Adel Taarabt: 'I love my country, I can't refuse to go'

Adel Taarabt targets Morocco cup role in defiance of Harry Redknapp

QPR playmaker wants to take part in African Cup of Nations

Harry Redknapp started as QPR manager with a goalless draw

Harry Redknapp the results man brings ideas to rescue QPR, says Ryan Nelsen

Redknapp claims to have seen enough to believe QPR can survive

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