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Harry Redknapp's position as Queens Park Rangers manager is secure as chairman Tony Fernandes hopes to keep him on at the club after he retires from the sideline. A year after Redknapp led QPR back into the Premier League they are in the relegation zone with just seven points from nine games, even after Monday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa. But Fernades says he is not in the habit of using a quick hook for managers if teams start slowly. "I believe stability is the best way," Fernandes told Sky Sports. "If you look at the clubs who have succeeded, they have had consistency in managers. "This time last season, everyone wanted [West Ham boss] Sam Allardyce's head. Now, I think they will put a statue of him at the Olympic Park. "The manager plays a part but, it is up to the players as well." At 67, Redknapp is approaching the end of his coaching career, but Fernandes said he will always have a role with QPR. "It's up to Harry whether he wants to continue as well. I hope, if he decides management is not for him next year, or the year after, or whenever, then he still has a role," Fernandes said. "I don't know, we haven't discussed this. Harry is a man who was tipped to be England manager, and he got us promoted. "You look at how many clubs have gone down and not come [straight] back up. I think QPR are one of the few clubs to have come up. "Harry is my man. It is not in vogue to say that, but I stand by my manager."
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