Deal 'agreed' for ex-Preston North End and QPR man to land shock manager's job

Ex QPR boss agrees 'head-turning' EFL management switch

Ex QPR manager Gareth Ainsworth is to leave his post in League One to drop down an EFL division.

Deal 'agreed' for ex-Preston North End and QPR man to land shock manager's job

The former QPR and Wycombe Wanderers joined Shrewsbury Town earlier this season

Ainsworth appointed Gills manager

Gillingham have appointed Gareth Ainsworth as their new manager following the departure of John Coleman. The 51-year-old has signed an agreement which runs until the end of the 2026/27 season. Gareth is joined at MEMS Priestfield Stadium by his long-term assistant, Richard Dobson. They take charge with immediate effect and will be in the dugout for Saturday’s Sky Bet League 2 fixture at Harrogate Town. After making over 650 appearances during hi…