Former Ireland centre-back Richard Dunne and ex-England captain Rio Ferdinand are among a number of big names to be released by QPR following their relegation from the Premier League.

Joey Barton, Bobby Zamora and Shaun Wright-Phillips are also being let go, as is Brian Murphy.

Richard Dunne had recently told Off The Ball's Nathan Murphy that he hoped to stay at Loftus Road for another one or two years.

Ferdinand has had personal tragedy to contend with as his wife passed away earlier this month following a short battle with cancer. 

Thank you all. pic.twitter.com/e5RzXxpqR5

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 24, 2015

Meanwhile, Clint Hill and Alejandro Faurlin have been offered new deals.

Karl Henry has until the 30th of June to exercise a one-year contract extension.

Chris Ramsey, who served as caretaker manager in QPR's failed attempt to stay up, will lead the team into next season.