UPDATE

Mr Briatore is no longer a part of the QPR setup.  I understand he is looking at managing the Italian scalextric team.

Flavo Briatore the now disgraced former owner of the Renault F1 team has to be the most disliked man in Sport. The Nelson Piquet scenario defies belief  and shocked the whole sporting world. Trouble is Mr Briatore owns UK soccer club Queens Park Rangers and I have supporeted them for over 50 years.

His money along with that of Bernie Ecclestone, owner of the complete F1 circus, and Lakshi Mittal,  more money than Roman Abramovich, have elevated a near bankrupt soccer club’s finances to exceed those of Chelsea, Arsenal and  Man.Utd. The only club richer in English football is Manchester City.

Briatore and Ecclestone know sod all about football and bully boy tactics have seen 3 managers sacked in as many years. QPR fans hate Briatore’s arrogant manner and interference in something he knows very little about. Quite what happens now is anyone’s guess – watch this space or keep an eye on the UK sporting press.