Source: Daily_Mail
Reading make McDermott permanent manager after Royals FA Cup heroics
Brian McDermott has landed the Reading job on a permanent basis after leading the club to the FA Cup fifth round.[LNB]The 48-year-old took over as caretaker boss at the Madejski Stadium when Brendan Rodgers left the club in December.[LNB]And despite the Royals suffering indifferent form and sitting second-bottom in the Coca-Cola Championship, they have handed McDermott a 12-month rolling contract.[LNB] Thumbs up: Brian McDermott has been cleared to carry on as Reading boss[LNB]Chairman Sir John Madejski said: 'From the outset I said I would take my time because this is a very important decision. [LNB]'I have always had great faith in Brian, I've always known his qualities and his period in charge simply reaffirmed what I already knew. [LNB]'It was important to give him an opportunity and he has taken it with both hands.[LNB]'He has managed the team very well during a difficult period and this decision is based on the entirety of his work, both as first-team manager and in his previous roles during his 10 years here. [LNB] Cup kings: Gylfi Sigurdsson scores for Reading in the FA Cup fourth round triumph over Burnley[LNB]'The team are well-organised under Brian and he is passing on a wealth of experience to our players. [LNB]'He clearly has the full backing of the squad and the majority of the performances have been good, while he has been unfortunate to have been handed four of his five league games away from home.[LNB]'I am sure the fans will show their full support for our new manager and I know we are all fighting towards a common goal.'[LNB]A stunning run in the FA Cup has lightened the gloom. Reading knocked out Liverpool in extra time of the third round replay at Anfield and went on to beat Premier League side Burnley in the next round.[LNB] Anfield heroes: Shane Long celebrates scoring against Liverpool at Anfield[LNB]McDermott said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed manager of a club that is very dear to my heart.[LNB]'As a team we have shown good signs in the past few weeks but we must be more consistent and play at the top of our game in every fixture.[LNB]'We are approaching a vital run of games and I will be doing everything I can to ensure we get back up the table as soon as possible.'[LNB] Reading snap up Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili on loanSheffield United 3 Reading 0: Blades promotion march continuesSticking the boot into Rafa Benitez: Anfield isn't a fortress anymore, says Liverpool's FA Cup bogeyman Brian Howard Reading 1 Burnley 0: Super cool Sigurdsson loves hooking the big fishFA Cup fifth round draw: Southampton to host Portsmouth in plum tieCheck out Reading's progress in our Stats Zone
