Queens Park Rangers have announced that they have appointed Chris Ramsey as head coach for the rest of the 2014-15 season.

The academy coach has been in charge of the side on an interim basis since Harry Redknapp resigned last week.

Chairman Tony Fernandes told the club's website: "In the wake of Harry Redknapp's resignation, it was my desire to identify the right individual for the job and at this time, we believe Chris is the ideal candidate.

"He has impressed everyone here in his short time in charge and I firmly believe he is the right man, working closely with Les [Ferdinand], to lead us until the end of the season. Chris has an opportunity now to stamp his authority and class on the position. He is part of our long-term plans at QPR.

"A lot has been written and said about the position, including by myself, but the decision has been taken to defer the permanent appointment until the end of the season. We spoke to many individuals who were interested in the role, one of whom I was quoted on as being a dream, but none of them were right to take the club forward at this time for a variety of reasons, whereas we firmly believe Chris is."

Ramsey led QPR to their first away points of the season against Sunderland earlier this week, moving them out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood and ex-Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup had both been linked with the vacancy.