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Brian McDermott – Harshly sacked or out of his depth?
Ben Barker looks at Reading’s decision to relieve Brian McDermott of his duties on Monday.
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If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap
Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.
A Right Royal Run: Three reasons for Reading’s remarkable rise
Anthony Kendrick heaps deserved praise on Reading FC who could make a return to the Premier League next season.