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title: "QPR: Neil Critchley set to become new manager"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/qpr-neil-critchley-set-to-become-new-manager/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-12-09T09:35:05Z"
modified: "2022-12-09T09:35:05Z"
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# QPR: Neil Critchley set to become new manager

**[Queens Park Rangers](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/queens-park-rangers-news/) are set to appoint Neil Critchley as the club’s new first-team manager, according to journalist [Alex Crook](https://twitter.com/alex_crook/status/1600813158108536833?s=46&t=kVP2gJk_448vW6c9T2f9ww).**

### The Lowdown: Early target

The Hoops have been on the hunt for Michael Beale’s long-term successor since the end of November, with Critchley [emerging](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/queens-park-rangers-news/qpr-neil-critchley-michael-beale-latest-manager-news-rumours-updates/) as an early contender.

The 44-year-old has been out of work since October, when he was Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Aston Villa. The former Blackpool boss now looks set for a swift return to the Championship, though, with a move to Loftus Road seemingly close.

### The Latest: Critchley set to join

Reporter [Crook](https://twitter.com/alex_crook/status/1600813158108536833?s=46&t=kVP2gJk_448vW6c9T2f9ww), who is currently in Qatar covering the World Cup, took to Twitter in the last 24 hours to share a significant QPR manager update.

He simply revealed that Critchley ‘is set’ to take the vacant managerial position at QPR.

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### The Verdict: Good move?

Critchley likes to play a [4-4-2 formation](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-critchley/profil/trainer/31224) and enjoyed success with Blackpool, guiding them to promotion to the Championship during the 2020/21 season.

He ended with a [1.52](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-critchley/profil/trainer/31224) points-per-game ratio from his [109](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/neil-critchley/profil/trainer/31224) games in charge of The Tangerines – a better record than [Beale](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-beale/profil/trainer/36468)’s short stay at Loftus Road.

Therefore, it does seem to be a solid appointment, and R’s supporters will be hoping he can continue the club’s push for promotion over the coming months.