Harry Redknapp quits as QPR manager, blaming knee surgery

Harry Redknapp has quit as QPR manager, claiming knee replacement surgery would dent the club's Premier League survival fight.

Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes accepted the former Tottenham boss' resignation just a day after tweeting there would be 'no more cheque book' as the transfer window closed on Monday.

Redknapp had been under intense pressure for months with QPR languishing in a relegation dogfight, fending off what he claimed was a club insider trying to undermine his position.

Redknapp continuously claimed to have the backing of chairman Fernandes despite being rumoured to be one game from the sack on three separate occasions this season.

Head of football operations Les Ferdinand has taken temporary charge while QPR seek a new manager.