Behind Enemy Lines
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Reading have sacked McDermott.
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Brian McDermott sacked
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northstandsteve
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Strange one for me, quite like him, must have someone in mind.
finlaych
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This fixtures, but as I said on the other thread this is a very badly times sacking in my opinion
Forster's Armband
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Strange time of year to get rid of him. I thought he had been doing quite well to keep them in touch with saftey. If you look at the squad its Championship at best.
gripper stebson
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Would we be happy with him if Gus were to leave in the summer? I'm not sure.
brighton_tom
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With 9 games to go it really does look like a stupid decision... they will need someone to come in straight away and make an instant impact... unlikely.
McDermott had just as much chance of keeping them up as any manager they'll be able to get in.
McDermott had just as much chance of keeping them up as any manager they'll be able to get in.
Worthingite
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Adkins to replace McDermott IMO - another plastic manager for another plastic club.
Forster's Armband
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No thanks. Tony won't go for just anyone, if/when Gus eventually goes the club will no doubt try to emulate Swansea buy picking a manager that fits our current style philosophy. Not sure who but it won't be Brian Mc I am pretty sure!
Seagull over Canaryland
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I wonder if Reading will give Adkins a go?
That should spice up the relegation rivalry with Saints.
That should spice up the relegation rivalry with Saints.
drop dead fred
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Still being paid on gardening leave for the next 3 years
albion534
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Stinks of desperation
BUTTERBALL
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Joke of a decision. Football has gone absolutely mad. Hope they get relegated!
Austrian Gull
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Panic setting in what with QPR no longer dead man walking.
Hope they go down - with or without Adkins.
Hope they go down - with or without Adkins.
Ninja Elephant
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Michael Appleton on the move?
kingcole
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Well that will work for them.
Didn't Wolves do so at a similar stage last season?
Didn't Wolves do so at a similar stage last season?
Elvis
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Had Reading not have gone on an amazing run at the end of last season resulting in promotion to the prem, he would probably still have a job.
That'll teach him!!
That'll teach him!!
Fully agree with you.
The timing is odd because it's the business end of the season and unless they've got a top manager waiting, I don't think they've got any chance of surviving.
Brian McDermott was loved by the Reading fans but he came across as a glum person with very little character and presence for the Premier League. I don't think I ever saw him smile. He'll get a job somewhere in the Championship or possibly Swindon Town; local for him and can get the best out of the team.
3 of their next 4 are Man U, Arsenal and Liverpool .... good luck to whoever they think can get anything from those
CorgiRegisteredFriend
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I guess he will end up managing a league one team next and do very well for himself financially. If Adkins does take over then yes- hope they get relegated.