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Brian McDermott sacked as Reading manager after six defeats in seven

Reading have announced the sacking of manager Brian McDermott.

McDermott returned to the Madejski Stadium for a second spell in charge in December 2015 but was unable to repeat the success of his initial stint, in which he led the club to the Premier League.

Reading finished 17th in the Championship this season and ended the campaign with six defeats in their last seven matches.

A statement on the club's official website said: "After careful consideration, the board of Reading Football Club have taken the difficult decision to relieve manager Brian McDermott of his duties.

"We would like to sincerely thank Brian for all his hard work since his return to the club in December 2015 and wish him well in his future career.

"The board of Reading Football Club will now undertake a rigorous recruitment process over the next few weeks to identify the right man to lead this club forward and into the 2016-17 season.

"The club will make a further announcement to our supporters in due course."

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has already been linked with the job.

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