Tuesday 12 March 2013 10:34, UK
Reading have sacked manager Brian McDermott following a dismal run of results that has left them joint-bottom of the Premier League.
Reading players have come out in support of former McDermott with striker Jason Roberts telling Sky Sports News: "He's a football man and a good man and I just think at this moment in time we take stock of what he has achieved and place on record our thanks. "I as an individual player and I'm sure the others would like to place on record their thanks for what he and his (backroom) team have achieved for us." Fellow forward Noel Hunt took to Twitter to praise the out-going boss, saying: "Want to say thanks to Brian for everything he did for me especially. He's been a Great Manager, Man and Friend to me and will be missed!" With away games at Old Trafford and Arsenal the next two fixtures for Reading it remains to be seen if a replacement will be appointed before the trip to the leaders on Saturday evening.
