Queens Park Rangers have sacked manager Gareth Ainsworth.

QPR have had a run of nine Championship games without a win, which leaves them six points from safety.

The R's have also now lost six consecutive matches including Saturday's defeat by Leicester.

"Making a call such as this is never easy, and it is even more difficult when you have such respect on both a personal and professional level for the individuals concerned - which we all do for Gareth and Richard," chief executive Lee Hoos said.

"Many supporters have told me in recent months that they have never wanted someone to succeed more than Gareth, which is an indication of the fondness everyone associated with QPR has for him.

"Unfortunately, results this season haven't gone the way we all wanted and we feel a change is necessary."