Indeed, some on the main Reading message-board are speculating he might be a short-term appointment. Most are certainly not overwhelmed by the news of his arrival.
You're not alone, I like him and am surprised it's gone so badly for him at Reading.
He did a wonderful job at Scunthorpe and at Southampton. It'll be interesting where he turns up next and whether he can put this failure behind him. I think he and Portsmouth could be a perfect fit, if the...