QPR boss Redknapp left stunned as chief scout Broomfield leaves to join Arsenal



Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is losing a key ally, with long-time chief scout Ian Broomfield leaving to join Arsenal.



Broomfield, who previously worked with Redknapp at Portsmouth and Tottenham, has stunned his friend by handing in his notice to join the team headed by Steve Rowley.

Broomfield was appointed at Loftus Road in January 2013 and formerly worked with David O'Leary at both Leeds United and Aston Villa.

Stunned: QPR manager Harry Redknapp has lost his chief scout Ian Broomfield to Arsenal

Broomfield played part in bringing Jan Vertonghen and Hugo Lloris to Tottenham during his time at White Hart Lane.

To make matters worse for QPR, their hopes of an instant return to the top flight are in the balance as the lie nine points behind the automatic promotion places.

A 1-1 draw at home to Leeds on Saturday made it just two points from their last five games for Redknapp's side.

