 Fernandes hired former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp on 24 November 2012, but even he was unable to solve QPR's problems.Following a goalless draw with relegation rivals Reading on 28 April 2013, both teams were relegated to the Championship.Speaking to the media just one week after Rangers' relegation back to the Championship, Fernandes said he had been exploited since he took over at Loftus Road.