Rangers today took their battle against a 12-month transfer embargo to the law courts.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is continuing his search for Alex McLeish's successor with Norwich manager Paul Lambert the new favourite with bookmakers.

QPR are freezing season ticket renewal prices, the club have confirmed.

Queens Park Rangers have handed Kieron Dyer a one-year contact extension despite the midfielder missing all of last season through injury.

Queen's Park Rangers want to dismiss Joey Barton, whom they expect to be banned for up to 12 games following his conduct at Manchester City on Sunday, though the lucrative terms of his long-term contract will make the cost of doing so a staggering £12.5m.

Joey Barton has gone on the offensive on Twitter, lashing out at Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer and the presenter of the BBC show Gary Lineker, following his dismissal in the dramatic match at the Etihad Stadium.

A consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green have had an offer accepted for Rangers.

Rangers administrators Duff and Phelps have held detailed talks with three bidders interested in taking control of the stricken club - including one group with "a Rangers connection".

The former England, Chelsea and Manchester United player Ray Wilkins has been charged with drinking and driving.

American businessman Bill Miller has withdrawn his bid for Rangers.

Striker Djibril Cisse has called on QPR to deliver Mark Hughes some "sweet revenge" by denying Manchester City the title and ensuring their own survival at the Etihad Stadium next weekend.

Queen's Park Rangers 1 Stoke City 0

QPR 1 Stoke 0

Djibril Cisse today delivered a stark warning to his QPR team-mates ahead of Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke, declaring: "We must win this game, there is no other choice."