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The Current Reading FC Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Hunt | 06/12/2024 | 22/04/2025 | 137 |
Reading FC has had a host of managers in recent times, with many only lasting a year or so. Now Ruben Selles has departed north to Hull City, and we have yet another man at the helm in the shape of former player Noel Hunt. The 41-year-old has signed a contract to manage the Royals up to 2027. The appointment will be his first permanent position after spells as caretaker boss at Swindon (2020) and Reading (2023). If yet another change needs to happen the leading bookmakers will provide the next Reading manager betting odds, with clues as to who is available via the next EFL Championship manager to be sacked blog. 
Noel Hunt new manager of Reading FC // News Images LTD / Alamy Stock Photo
Next Reading Manager Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Reading manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Next EFL Championship Manager To Be Sacked Betting Odds
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Who Will Be The Next Reading Manager?
Here are some likely contenders for the Reading manager job when it becomes available. The names below featured in the betting when Paul Ince left the club.
John O’Shea
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John O’Shea was part of the Reading backroom staff between 2019 and 2021. The former Manchester United defender has yet to manage a club but has been getting further experience with Stoke City and with the Republic of Ireland national team.
Danny Cowley
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If Cowley wa given the Reading job, they would become his 5th football League club after Lincoln Town, Huddersfield, Portsmouth and Colchester.
His best spell and where he forged his reputation came at Lincoln City, where he guided the IMPS to the National League in 2017, the EFL trophy in 2018 and the League Two Championship in 2019.
Gary Monk
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Another manager with extensive experience is Gary Monk. He has been in charge of six clubs since he started his managerial journey in 2014 when he was appointed at Swansea City. Since then, the Bedford-born former player has had spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, and Cambridge United.
Betting on the Next Reading Manager
- Find the best football betting site offering odds on the manager you think will be appointed at Reading FC.
- Use the bookie index to scroll down to the manager markets
- Find the Reading Manager vacancy.
- Make your selection and add them to your bet slip.
- Select the stake you wish to wager.
- Confirm you can check your bet at any time in the history section of your bookmaker account.
That's it; you are done, your wager is on, and now all you have to do is wait until a new manager is appointed.
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Next Royals Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for The Next Reading Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over the hot seat when Noel Hunt leaves the job he has held since the 6th December 2024.
Here is a round-up of the Next Reading Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed.
May 2022
Reading gives the job on a full-time basis to Ince after he helped keep the club in the Championship, and he signs a permanent contract.
February 2022
Paul Ince is appointed interim manager.
February 2022
Velkjo Paunovic leaves Reading by mutual consent, he won 29 of his 83 games in charge.
Despite being given time by Reading Veljko Paunovic was unsuccessful: Image PA.
November 2021
Reading receives a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules.
List of Reading FC Managers
Here is a complete list of all Reading managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Reading manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Hunt | 06/12/2024 | 22/04/2025 | 137 | |
| Ruben Selles | 14/07/2023 | 22/04/2025 | 648 | 43.59% |
| Paul Ince | 20/02/2022 | 11/04/2023 | 415 | 31.82% |
| Veljko Paunovic | 29/08/2020 | 20/02/2022 | 540 | 33.75% |
| Mark Bowen | 14/10/2019 | 29/08/2020 | 320 | 35.00% |
| Jose Manuel Gomes | 23/12/2018 | 09/10/2019 | 290 | 23.68% |
| Scott Marshall | 06/12/2018 | 23/12/2018 | 17 | 0.00% |
| Paul Clement | 23/03/2018 | 06/12/2018 | 258 | 23.33% |
| Jaap Stam | 13/06/2016 | 23/03/2018 | 648 | 40.82% |
| Brian McDermott | 19/12/2015 | 13/06/2016 | 177 | 30.00% |
| Martin Kuhl | 04/12/2015 | 19/12/2015 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Steve Clarke | 16/12/2014 | 04/12/2015 | 353 | 35.85% |
| Nigel Adkins | 26/03/2013 | 16/12/2014 | 630 | 36.25% |
| Eamonn Dolan | 11/03/2013 | 26/03/2013 | 15 | 0.00% |
| Brian McDermott | 16/12/2009 | 11/03/2013 | 1181 | 46.05% |
| Brendan Rodgers | 05/06/2009 | 16/12/2009 | 194 | 26.09% |
| Steve Coppell | 09/10/2003 | 12/05/2009 | 2042 | 44.68% |
| Nicky Hammond | 03/10/2003 | 09/10/2003 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Brian McDermott | 03/10/2003 | 09/10/2003 | 6 | 0.00% |
| Kevin Dillon | 10/09/2003 | 03/10/2003 | 23 | 28.57% |
| Alan Pardew | 13/10/1999 | 10/09/2003 | 1428 | 48.15% |
| Tommy Burns | 25/03/1998 | 16/09/1999 | 540 | 29.41% |
| Alan Pardew | 18/03/1998 | 25/03/1998 | 7 | 0.00% |
| Terry Bullivant | 30/06/1997 | 18/03/1998 | 261 | 30.00% |
| Mick Gooding | 05/01/1995 | 09/05/1997 | 855 | 36.22% |
| Jimmy Quinn | 05/01/1995 | 09/05/1997 | 855 | 36.22% |
| Adrian Williams | 14/12/1994 | 05/01/1995 | 22 | 40% |
| Mick Gooding | 14/12/1994 | 05/01/1995 | 22 | 40% |
| Jeff Hopkins | 14/12/1994 | 05/01/1995 | 22 | 40% |
| Jimmy Quinn | 14/12/1994 | 05/01/1995 | 22 | 40% |
| Mark McGhee | 10/05/1991 | 14/12/1994 | 1314 | 39.26% |
| Ian Porterfield | 14/11/1989 | 01/03/1991 | 472 | 38.57% |
| Ian Branfoot | 31/01/1984 | 23/10/1989 | 2092 | 39.32% |
| Maurice Evans | 26/05/1977 | 01/01/1984 | 2411 | 39.82% |
| Charlie Hurley | 13/01/1972 | 01/05/1977 | 1935 | 38.03% |
| Jack Mansell | 01/04/1969 | 01/01/1972 | 1005 | 37.69% |
| Roy Bentley | 01/01/1963 | 01/02/1969 | 2223 | 42.24% |
| Harry Johnston | 01/11/1955 | 01/01/1963 | 2618 | 40.17% |
| Arthur Smith | 01 Jun, 1952 | 31 Oct, 1955 | 1247 | 35.98% |
| Ted Drake | 01 Jun, 1947 | 01 Jun, 1952 | 1827 | 48.72% |
| Joe Edelston | 01 Apr, 1939 | 31 May, 1947 | 2982 | 38.18% |
| John Cochrane | 01 Mar, 1939 | 30 Apr, 1939 | 60 | 40.00% |
| Billy Butler | 1 August, 1935 | 28 Feb, 1939 | 1307 | 48.50% |
| Joe Smith | 01 July, 1931 | 1 August, 1935 | 1492 | 50.00% |
| Andrew Wylie | 01 Aug, 1926 | 30 June, 1931 | 1794 | 32.75% |
| H S Bray | 01 Oct, 1925 | 31 May, 1926 | 242 | 52.63% |
| Arthur Chadwick | 01 Jan, 1923 | 01 Oct, 1925 | 1004 | 33.93% |
| Harry Marshall | 01 Nov, 1922 | 1 January, 1923 | 61 | 31.58% |
| Harry Matthews | 01 May, 1902 | 1 November, 1922 | 7489 | 25.19% |
FAQ
Next Reading Manager FAQs
Who is the most successful Reading FC Manager
The most successful Reading FC Manager in terms of win percentage is Harold Bray ( October 1925 - June 1926) with 52%.
Just behind Bray is Joe Smith (June 1931 - August 1935) with 50%.
Ian Branfoot (1984 -1989) won the Full Members Cup in the 1987-88 season + two promotions. Both Steve Coppell and Brian McDermott won the 1st Division Championship and brought premier league football to Reading
Who is the longest serving manager of Reading FC
Harry Matthews became manager in May 1902 and left the club in November 1922.
Harry Johnston (1955 -1963) was in charge of most games (356).
Who is the longest serving Reading FC manager this century
Steve Coppell joined Reading in October 2003 and left in May 2009 a period of 67 months.
Which Reading Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Harold Bray managed Reading for eight months between 1925 and 1926 and won 20 of his 32 games (52.63%).
Which Reading Manager Has The Worst Win Percentage
Paul Clement was appointed on a three-year contract in March 2018; he only won 23.3% of his thirty games and was sacked in December.
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick. Information was gained from various sources, including Reading Club Site and the Supporters site
