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Football: Adkins is new coach at Reading

Agence France-PresseMarch 26, 2013 07:32

Former Southampton boss Nigel Adkins is to take over as manager at struggling Reading, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The Royals, who have been searching for a new head coach since they sacked Brian McDermott two weeks ago, have offered Adkins a contract until the summer of 2016. The 48-year-old had been out of work since surprisingly losing his job with the Saints in January, with his sacking coming after back-to-back promotions.

Reading look to future with Adkins appointment

Thomson ReutersMarch 26, 2013 05:45

By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Reading chose to put a steady hand on the tiller and look to the future rather than try their luck with a relegation quick-fix by unveiling former Southampton boss Nigel Adkins as their manager on Tuesday. In contrast to Adkins's former club, who replaced him with Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, Reading have opted for a man with Premier League experience who also knows his way around the lower divisions should they fail to beat the drop.

Soccer-Saints fans warn of protest at Adkins' sacking

Thomson ReutersJanuary 19, 2013 03:15

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Argentine Mauricio Pochettino inherits a Southampton squad in shock and a fan-base in revolt after replacing Nigel Adkins as manager of the Premier League club. Supporters of the south coast side say the former Espanyol boss can expect a fans' protest in his first match in charge, at home to Everton on Monday, as they express disgust at the sacking of a man who led Saints to back-to-back promotions.