Rediff.com« Back to articlePrint this article

Reading sack manager McDermott

March 12, 2013 08:03 IST

Reading have sacked manager Brian McDermott after a difficult first season back in the Premier League, the club said on Monday.

"Reading Football Club has announced the departure of Manager Brian McDermott. Owner Anton Zingarevich wishes to place on record his thanks to Brian who had achieved great success with the club since taking over as Manager in December 2009," Reading said in a statement on their website.

Reading Manager Brian McDermott"In our current situation, owner Anton Zingarevich felt that a change was necessary."

Reading, who won promotion to the Premier League for the second time in their history last season, have struggled to kick on and lie second-bottom of the standings and four points from safety after 29 games.

Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images

Source: REUTERS
© Copyright 2024 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.