Noel Hunt replaces sacked Paul Ince as Reading boss on interim basis

The Waterford native will remain in charge until the end of the season as the Royals look to avoid relegation from the Championship.

NEW READING BOSS: Waterford native Noel Hunt prior to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford at Richmond Park in Dublin in 2018. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Reading Football Club have confirmed that the contract of first team manager Paul Ince was terminated with immediate effect on Tuesday morning and that Waterford native Noel Hunt is to take charge until the end of the season.

Ince was appointed initially on an interim basis and he helped the club stave off the threat of relegation with four wins from the final 14 fixtures last season.