QPR board ‘fully back’ Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after Telegraph exposé

The Daily Telegraph investigation into corruption in football has claimed a few victims, but it looks like Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's name won't be added to that number.

England manager Sam Allardyce was the first and highest-profile name affected and left his post by mutual consent, while Barnsley coach Tommy Wright had his contract with the club terminated after being named in the investigation. But QPR have issued a statement explaining they are giving Hasselbaink their full backing after an internal investigation and communication between the club and the Telegraph. Former Chelsea striker Hasselbaink denied any wrongdoing after the Telegraph named the Dutchman in footage which followed an undercover investigation. The club has issued a statement in which it explains it asked the Telegraph for more comprehensive video footage and transcripts, but that this has not been forthcoming.

'Throughout the comprehensive investigation, the club contacted and communicated with all the major parties involved, including The Telegraph, who failed to provide the club with the information previously requested,' the statement reads. 'Despite a number of requests from both the club and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's legal team for the information relating to the inferences made on September 28th, including video footage and a full transcript of the discussions that took place, nothing has been forthcoming. 'As a result, and in the absence of any further evidence, the Board fully back QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his explanations relating to these inferences.'