‘Integrity and loyalty important to me’ – QPR boss Michael Beale reveals why he snubbed Wolves manager job

QPR boss Mick Beale has revealed that integrity and loyalty stopped him from taking the Wolves job just months after arriving at Loftus Road.

The Loftus Road chief, 42, knocked back Wolves when they asked to speak to him about their vacant managerial role.

He was a shock candidate for the role having only become a manager in June.

Beale has made a massive impact in West London, with the Super Hoops top of the Championship after 15 games.

In a refreshing move for someone in football, Beale opted to stick with what he has got in the second tier rather than take the shortcut to the Prem.

As well as his fine work in four months as a manager, Beale was also considered partly because of his ability to speak Portuguese, having spent time in South America, given the make-up of the Wolves squad.

But Steven Gerrard's former assistant confirmed he would be staying put at Loftus Road.

He said: "There has been a lot in the background and it has been a difficult few days for me personally, if I’m honest.

“Integrity and loyalty are big things for me, and if they are the values you live by you have to be strong.

“I have been all-in here and I have asked other people to be all-in so I can’t be the first person to run away from the ship.  

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“I don’t think we are anywhere near where I want QPR to be. We have a lot to do but I’m excited by it."

Beale met with director of football Les Ferdinand and CEO Lee Hoos yesterday morning to confirm his decision to stay before holding calls with the QPR owners too.

And he is now focused on getting them back to the big time.

Beale said: "It's all come a bit too soon.

"It is the aim for me to work in the Premier League, like it is for the players, and the idea is to try and go there ourselves as a group.

"At times if we're doing well there will be speculation and temptation."

His decision is another blow to the Midlands club, who sacked Bruno Lage earlier this month and have also been rejected by former Spain and Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui.

Steve Davis has taken caretaker charge since Lage was sacked, and Wolves have also spoken to ex-Lyon manager Peter Bosz while former manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been considered.

Neither are considered ideal candidates for the role, with fans hesitant to see Nuno's negative football return to Molineux.

Wolves dropped into the bottom three this week following their defeat at Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Davis took charge of training once again yesterday as he prepares the side to host Leicester City this weekend in a huge game at the bottom of the table.