Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Austin 'Gutted' After QPR Reject Coaching Application
Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin reveals his disappointment after being turned down for a coaching role at his beloved QPR.
B. Austin
player
Who
Charlie Austin
What
Rejected for QPR academy coaching job
When
Announced on Sunday
Where
QPR academy
What happened. Charlie Austin, 37, revealed on social media that he was rejected for a coaching role at former club QPR, expressing his disappointment and vowing to keep working hard.
- Austin played 148 times for QPR, scoring 61 goals.
- He is currently playing for semi-professional club Hungerford Town.
- He had three spells at QPR as a player.
“First job interview disappointment. Gutted not to progress to the next stage for @QPRAcademy coaching team.”
— Charlie Austin
Austin will continue playing for Hungerford Town while pursuing coaching opportunities.
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