Leam Richardson: Reading designated Manague One Club

Reading have appointed Leam Richardson as their new manager following the departure of former boss Noel Hunt at the weekend.

The 45-year-old signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the selected car until the summer of 2027.

Richardson is the latest in the Rotherham United, having previously been able to manage Athletic between 2020 and 2022, during which they won a title in a title.

Huntington’s contract ended at Reading on Sunday after a poor start to the season that left the Royals 19th in the table.

“I’ve been impressed with Leam for some time,” Royals owner Rover Coehig said. , outside

“He is a coach and leader who embodies exactly the qualities we want to read – diligence, hard work, organization and a total commitment to the improvement of the players.

“He achieved promotion from the league in a difficult situation and proved that he is capable of success, he is humble, something that I know the fans value and respect.

“Leam knows this division, he knows what a winning dressing room looks like and he understands the standards needed to make this football club work. We are delighted to have him on board.”

Also joining Richardson will be Danny Schofield and former Southampton Strike James Beattie.

Richardson was sacked from his position at Wigan in 2022 following a poor start to the Championship campaign and was recently sacked by the Millers from the champions in April 2024.

Prior to his time at both clubs, the former defender was Assistant Boss Cook at Portsmouth, Chesterfield and AccringSton Stanley where he moved from a coach.

Richardson’s playing career began with Blackburn Rovers before he made over 100 appearances for Accrington and played for Blackpool 84 times.