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Jaap Stam Sacked

21 March 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jaap Stam has been sacked as Reading manager after a terrible run of form, which has seen the Royals drop to 20th place in the Championship and just three points away from the relegation positions.

Under Stam's guidance the Royals have failed to win in their last nine league games, collecting just four points from a possible 27. Reading are currently on a run of just a single victory - at Burton Albion - from their least 19 league games. That run has seen the Royals sink into a relegation battle with no sign of improvement. Stam had been given plenty of time to turn things around, but with only eight games left to try and avoid relegation he has finally been shown the door.

His dismissal does not come as a huge shock, although many expected him to be given the rest of the season and depart in the summer. The new Reading manager will have a huge job ahead of them as they attempt to avoid the drop with a team struggling with confidence and form.

It has been a dramatic reversal of fortunes for Jaap Stam who guided Reading to an unexpected third place finish in his first season in charge. The Royals were just a few penalty kicks away from the Premier League in the play-off final at Wembley last May, but now are looking at a possible exit to League One football. Stam was given plenty of cash to spend in the transfer windows, but his new signings failed to make the expected impact as Reading struggled to get the results they were able to grind out last season.

Statement from Reading Football Club:

Reading Football Club announce that Jaap Stam has left his position as manager of the club with immediate effect.

Majority shareholders, Mr Yongge Dai and Ms Xiu Li Dai, had wanted to give Jaap every opportunity to turn around what has been a difficult and challenging Championship campaign.

Jaap has not wavered in the time, effort and sheer determination he has put in to try to steer the team away from the position we find ourselves in. However, after careful consideration, the decision has been made that a change is now necessary.

We would like to thank Jaap for his hard work and commitment to the club, in particular noting what he achieved in a memorable first season in club management, and we wish him the very best of luck in his future endeavours.

We will now focus on identifying and recruiting the right person to take Reading Football Club forward.


Stam Sacked - Who's Next?

 

Discussion On This Story:

 John Smith

» 21 Mar 2018 10:52

Stam goes

 Anonymous

» 21 Mar 2018 10:54

Bye bye.

Shame he didn't have it in him to do the decent thing in early January to allow a new manager time.

 Norfolk Royal

» 21 Mar 2018 10:55

Reading Football Club announce that Jaap Stam has left his position as manager of the club with immediate effect.

Majority shareholders, Mr Yongge Dai and Ms Xiu Li Dai, had wanted to give Jaap every opportunity to turn around what has been a difficult and challenging Championship campaign.

Jaap has not wavered in the time, effort and sheer determination he has put in to try to steer the team away from the position we find ourselves in. However, after careful consideration, the decision has been made that a change is now necessary.

We would like to thank Jaap for his hard work and commitment to the club, in particular noting what he achieved in a memorable first season in club management, and we wish him the very best of luck in his future endeavours.

We will now focus on identifying and recruiting the right person to take Reading Football Club forward.

 Maneki Neko

» 21 Mar 2018 10:57

Whilst I admire their commitment to give him time and reward last seasons performance with some loyalty, I think on balance that I'd have preferred he went in Jan to give new guy a chance.

Oh well.
Ding song the witch is dead. Hooray!

 10539.4 Miles Away

» 21 Mar 2018 10:58

Did not expect that!

Catch ya later, thanks for not a lot.

 3points

» 21 Mar 2018 10:58

who replaces him though?

 tee peg

» 21 Mar 2018 10:59

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! :D :D

 Zammo

» 21 Mar 2018 11:00

 The Real Sandhurst Royal

» 21 Mar 2018 11:01

Yes.............Party time.

 Binfield Royal

» 21 Mar 2018 11:02

had to happen as it wasn't going to improve. Hope they can employ someone good enough to save the team from relegation.

Pardew could be available very shortly - how would we feel if it was him?

 Zammo

» 21 Mar 2018 11:03



Who ?

 Anonymous

» 21 Mar 2018 11:04



Barry Manilow for all I care.

 bcubed

» 21 Mar 2018 11:06



Barry Manilow for all I care.

Indeed

 Theroyalbox

» 21 Mar 2018 11:07

This is arguably one of the most important appointments in the clubs recent history, we just need someone who will keep us up for now!

 John Madejski's Wallet

» 21 Mar 2018 11:07

Too late I fear.

Are there any half decent managers that haven't already been snapped up by our (quicker to respond) rivals?

 TBM

» 21 Mar 2018 11:08

BMc in

 Coppells Lost Coat

» 21 Mar 2018 11:09

Really wanted him to turn it around but it was clear the players had lost faith, the fans lost faith and eventually the board lost faith.
Anyone know if the backroom staff are gone too?

 Gunny Fishcake

» 21 Mar 2018 11:09

Shame the Red Arrows crashed yesterday , we could have had a fly past to celebrate .

Fair play to Tim Dellor he hinted this start of the week

Now we move on

 John Madejski's Wallet

» 21 Mar 2018 11:09


Just for lolz

 paultheroyal

» 21 Mar 2018 11:10


Just for lolz

wouldn't rule that out or Coppell - then murty in the summer.

 Winston Biscuit

» 21 Mar 2018 11:10

Anyone know if the Chinese owners continuing Operation Bald?

 tee peg

» 21 Mar 2018 11:10



Hopefully.

 Sebastian the Red

» 21 Mar 2018 11:12

I think this is a premature decision.

We were on the cusp of greatness and the board has lost their bottle.

 Hound

» 21 Mar 2018 11:12

thanks fcuk for that tbh

Hopefully allays a few fears about the financial position as well

 Longhorn1970

» 21 Mar 2018 11:13



Lolz

 Y21

» 21 Mar 2018 11:13

Happy days!! See ya Stam, you've been oxf*rd shite.

 Norfolk Royal

» 21 Mar 2018 11:15

Just an idea but wouldn't it be great if Sir Steve came back as caretaker until the end of the season?

 JR

» 21 Mar 2018 11:15



Why would any manager walk away?

Always wait to be sacked and take the pay-off.

 Longhorn1970

» 21 Mar 2018 11:16



Copy paste ..

 genome

» 21 Mar 2018 11:17

Thanks for last season, Jaap, but this had to be done. 1 win in 18 is just not acceptable.

It's going to be an intriguing last few games.


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