Atkins confirmed as new Reading boss

Reading have confirmed Nigel Adkins as their new manager this morning.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2013 - 09:29

Reading have confirmed Nigel Adkins as their new manager this morning.

The Royals have been searching for a new boss since they sacked Brian McDermott two weeks ago, and former Southampton manager Adkins is the man they have opted for, handing him a deal until the summer of 2016.

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