Reading move towards appointing Leam Richardson after Noel Hunt exit
Reading are moving quickly following the departure of Noel Hunt, with Leam Richardson understood to be in pole position to take charge.
Reports state talks have progressed, with Richardson poised for a return to management after his 2024 spell with Rotherham United. Reading sit 19th after fourteen matches and had hoped to build on last season’s near-miss for the League One play-offs, but recent results prompted change.
Richardson’s track record includes stabilising Wigan Athletic during financial turmoil and leading them to the 2021/22 League One title, while his earlier Accrington stint adds further EFL experience. The Royals’ task is immediate: halt a slide, re-establish a clear identity and convert promising spells into points.
With a squad considered capable of mid-table or better, the emphasis will be on defensive structure and chance conversion as the club seeks a swift upturn.