Source: Team_Talk
McDermott set for testing debut
The Royals' chief scout has been placed in charge of first-team affairs following the departure of manager Brendan Rodgers.[LNB]Rodgers left the club by mutual consent on Wednesday evening after little more than six months in charge, with first-team coach Dean Austin and football consultant Frank Lampard Sr following suit.[LNB]McDermott will be able to welcome back Shane Long after a three-match suspension, while fellow striker Simon Church is hoping to recover from a back injury in time to face the Robins.[LNB]Ryan Bertrand is also hoping to return to the fold after missing last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Scunthorpe through illness.[LNB]However, Reading will be without long-term absentees Noel Hunt (knee) and Brian Howard (jaw).[LNB][LNB]
