QPR expect nothing more than business as usual for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink when he picks up the pieces after the international break.
A bad week for the head coach brought a happy ending with the 2-1 win at Fulham on Saturday.
But it started on Wednesday night with a Daily Telegraph allegation the Rs chief was willing to get involved with third-party transfers - outlawed by the rules.
The club then asked for transcripts of the undercover meetings with Telegraph reporters - got none - and raised eyebrows as to how much the newspaper had on their man.
The feeling at Loftus Road is there is no evidence to either sanction or sack Hasselbaink, unlike England boss Sam Allardyce or Barnsley assistant Tommy Wright - all part of the same sting.
What next for QPR?
The club is unwilling to sue the Telegraph because in essence the allegations are aimed at their manager - not them.
Not withstanding the fact that legal processes are time consuming and costly.
How does Hasselbaink feel about it?
He was reported ‘devastated’ when the news broke, but admitted that massive support from all around him, if not universally shared by Rangers fans, has salved the sting.
He said the issue is with his lawyers, but even then may also find the drawn-out process of suing for libel, costly and historic by the time it gets to court.
But doesn’t it leave the issue hanging in the air like a nasty smell?
Yes, up to a point.
Chances are Hasselbaink may let the initial dust settle, make sure Rangers are in a healthy, if not promotion chasing position, and speak out explaining exactly what happened when the season is over.
Even then, it might all seem a bit past tense, although something clearcut finality would be welcome by both manager and club.
