Dowie was sacked in October 2008 , and Ainsworth was appointed as caretaker - manager .
In May 2008 , Ainsworth accepted a player coach role under new QPR boss Iain Dowie .
boss was sacked in October 2008 , and Ainsworth was appointed as caretaker - manager .
In May 2008 , Ainsworth accepted a player coach role under new QPR boss Iain Dowie .