The short 15 game tenure of Iain Dowie in charge of QPR has come to an abrupt end.

The club confirmed this lunchtime that Dowie's contract has been terminated and declined to make any further comment on the decision.

Gareth Ainsworth will be caretaker manager for the match against Reading at the Madejski Stadium tomorrow.

The former Charlton and Coventry boss took the reins in February when the club were hovering above the relegation zone.