QPR overhaul signals beginning of Loftus Road revolution

However, Clint Hill and, maybe surprisingly Alejandro Faurlin, have both been given new deals to remain at Loftus Road next season, while Karl Henry has until June 30 to exercise his contractual option for an extended campaign, and will likely do so.

As the saying goes, out with the old and in with the new, QPR quickly have followed that trend, as they also secured the signing of Swindon Town star Massimo Luongo as a new summer arrival.

Australia international midfield anchor Luongo joined the Steelers from Tottenham in 2013, and was linked with a reunion with former Spurs coach Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa, but it’s Ramsey’s men who have acquired his talented services instead.

“I’m confident he will flourish at QPR,” stated Ramsey.

Although, previous contacts also run deep between current QPR coaching staff, club hierarchy and Luongo, with Ramsey and director of football Les Ferdinand having worked with the player at Spurs as well.

“Mas [Luongo] is a player I know a lot about having played a part in his development at Spurs,” continued Ramsey.

“As with any young player there are areas of his game that need improving, but knowing him as I do, I know he will embrace the learning curve of playing for us in the Championship.”

The 22-year-old was a star performer for his country as they lifted the Asian Cup earlier this calendar year and helped the club reach the League One play-off final where they were comprehensively outdone 4-0 by Preston. Swindon’s potential loss of such a key player evidently highlights the lasting effects of failing in the play-offs.

Following QPR’s sickening relegation from the top-flight (3/1 to be promoted), the West London outfit will look to balance continuity along with a welcomed change, with retained midfielder Henry representing a belief in some of the current crop, while Luongo’s high-profile arrival signalling a blooding of new faces at Loftus Road.