Iain Dowie has been appointed the new first-team coach of Coca-Cola Championship side Queen's Park Rangers.The 43-year-old, who spent three years with Rangers as a player and also had stints as caretaker boss and assistant manager, has signed a two-year contract at Loftus Road.

Iain Dowie has been appointed the new first-team coach of Coca-Cola Championship side Queen's Park Rangers.

The 43-year-old, who spent three years with Rangers as a player and also had stints as caretaker boss and assistant manager, has signed a two-year contract at Loftus Road.