Paulo Sousa confirmed as new QPR manager
Published 00:00 20/11/08 By By John Cross
Paulo Sousa was last night confirmed as QPR's new boss - but owner Flavio Briatore wants to pick the team.
Former Benfica and Juventus star Sousa was named as first-team coach at Loftus Road, as revealed in yesterday's Mirror Sport.
But QPR owner Briatore has put Sousa in charge of coaching duties rather than naming him manager because he insists on having a hands-on role in team affairs. Iain Dowie was axed as boss after objecting to Formula One tycoon Briatore's interference.
However, Briatore went for Sousa - a member of Portugal's 'Golden Generation' and an exnational team assistant coach - because he is prepared to let the owner call the shots in terms of team selection.
A club insider said: "Flavio wants to be heavily involved, thinks he can do a good job and wants a coach, rather than a manager, to work with the players he picks and signs."
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