Tony Fernandes: Chris Ramsey is "dream candidate"

Tony Fernandes has described Chris Ramsey as a "dream candidate" after placing him in charge of Queens Park Rangers for the remainder of the season.

The academy coach has helped the club move out of the relegation zone since taking charge on an interim basis after Harry Redknapp quit, resulting in him being named head coach until the end of the current campaign.

The club's chairman wrote on Twitter: "We found a great guy to manage us [from] next season, a dream manager, but actually we had a dream candidate right in front of us, Chris Ramsey.

"So we the board decided to give Chris a chance and he certainly has been a dream in such a short period. First away win. Happy players.

"He almost [works] 24hrs. After first team he takes eds and even under 14. He's modest, gets on with the job is organised, passionate and loyal. There are no guarantees in football. But Chris Ramsey has every chance to build a long term and huge managerial future at QPR. We are lucky."

QPR do not play this weekend, but face Hull City at the KC Stadium next Saturday.