QPR have announced that Les Ferdinand is the club's new director of football.

Owner Tony Fernandes says the ex-striker, who has served as head of football operations until now, will have a mandate to develop Rangers from the academy to the first team.

It is part of the restructuring of the coaching set-up in the wake of Harry Redknapp's resignation as manager yesterday.

Ferdinand, in his new role, will oversee Chris Ramsey and Kevin Bond in caretaker charge of Rangers' first team.

Announcing the news, chairman Tony Fernandes said: "I’ve been really impressed with the job Les has done in his short time here and as such I am keen for his role to evolve, with the clear mandate of assisting us in developing and evolving the footballing department, from the Academy to the First Team. This is a new strategy for us. Our recruitment policy at QPR is changing."

Coaches Glenn Hoddle and Joe Jordan have also left the club, following Redknapp's departure.