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IAIN DOWIE will be sacked if he wins promotion with his new club, QPR.

The People claims that the new Rangers' boss will get a golden handshake of almost £1million if he wins promotion to the Premier League - before stepping down.

QPR owners Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore have hired former Coventry City boss Dowie to take their club into football's big time - but want a high-profile name when they get there.

Having signed massive sponsorship deals with Lotto and Gulf Air, the four-year plan to make it into the top flight is being brought forward.

Dowie's two-year deal was a shock to most but, with his record of winning promotion with both Oldham and Crystal Palace, his CV was the best to get the job done.