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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Jaap Stam watches on during the Championship playoff semi-final game between Reading and Fulham on May 16, 2017")
Reading manager Jaap Stam: 'I want to manage at the very top'
Reading manager Jaap Stam admits that joining the Championship club last summer was a "risk", but is happy with his decision as he prepares for Monday's playoff final.May 28, 10:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdavid-wagner.JPG "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner watches on during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Manchester City at the John Smith's Stadium on February 18, 2017")
Middlesbrough keen on Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner?
Middlesbrough are reportedly considering making a move for Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner after Monday's Championship playoff final.May 28, 07:56
Jaap Stam: 'My future is at Reading'
Reading boss Jaap Stam says that he will remain at the club for next season, regardless of whether they earn promotion to the Premier League.May 25, 17:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fyann-kermorgant.jpg "Yann Kermorgant celebrates scoring during the Championship playoff semi-final game between Reading and Fulham on May 16, 2017")
Yann Kermorgant penalty sends Reading to Wembley
Yann Kermorgant scores from the penalty spot to send Reading into the Championship playoff final after a 1-0 victory over Fulham.May 16, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjaap-stam_1.jpg "Reading manager Jaap Stam on August 9, 2016")
Jaap Stam defends use of 'negative' tactics in playoff semi-final
Reading manager Jaap Stam hits back at comments made by opposite number Slavisa Jokanovic, claiming that his side's physical approach against Fulham was justified.May 13, 20:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Team News: Floyd Ayite, Stefan Johansen in for Fulham
Floyd Ayite and Stefan Johansen come into the Fulham XI as they welcome Reading in the first leg of their Championship playoff.May 13, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fslavisa-jokanovic.jpg "Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on August 5, 2016")
Preview:Fulham vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Championship playoff semi-final between Fulham and Reading at Craven Cottage.May 11, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Reading manager Jaap Stam on August 5, 2016")
Jaap Stam unsure over Reading future ahead of Championship playoffs
Jaap Stam admits that he does not know if he will be Reading boss next season, but is focused on trying to guide his side into the Premier League.May 10, 18:33
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia fit to start for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is passed fit to start for Aston Villa as they welcome Reading to Villa Park.Apr 15, 13:06
Jaap Stam: 'Reading must learn from mistakes in Norwich City thrashing'
Jaap Stam is expecting the Reading players to learn from their mistakes after they were thrashed 7-1 by a rampant Norwich City at Carrow Road.Apr 9, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Karren Brady: 'No plans to sack Slaven Bilic'
West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady denies reports that the club are preparing to sack manager Slaven Bilic.Apr 1, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fdavid-wagner.jpg "Terriers boss David Wagner watches on during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017")
West Ham United to replace Slaven Bilic with David Wagner?
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is the latest name linked with replacing Slaven Bilic at West Ham United.Mar 30, 13:23
Slaven Bilic not worried about speculation linking other managers to his job
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic insists that he is not worried about the speculation over his job.Mar 30, 10:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Royals boss Jaap Stam watches on during the FA Cup game between Manchester United and Reading on January 7, 2017")
Reading boss Jaap Stam not ruling out West Ham United job
Jaap Stam says that it "is nice to be recognised" after seeing his name linked with the West Ham United job, which could be made vacant at the end of the season.Mar 29, 20:52
![Reading manager Jaap! Stam! poses with his Championship manager of the month award for January 2017 [DO NOTE USE UNTIL FEB 10]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/dWzJDoHZ59evdLVDJQuoe3BIrtU=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F06%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Reading manager Jaap! Stam! poses with his Championship manager of the month award for January 2017 [DO NOTE USE UNTIL FEB 10]")
Report: West Ham United keen on Reading boss Jaap Stam to replace Slaven Bilic
West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Reading manager Jaap Stam as a replacement for under-fire boss Slaven Bilic.Mar 26, 10:13
Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion unchanged for Reading clash
Chris Hughton names an unchanged Brighton & Hove Albion side for the visit of promotion rivals Reading.Feb 25, 16:33
Sir John Madejski: 'Jaap Stam will be in demand'
Reading co-chairman Sir John Madejski admits that it will be tough for the Royals to keep hold of manager Jaap Stam after his impressive work for the club this season.Feb 24, 16:57
Jaap Stam "not thinking" about new contract
Reading manager Jaap Stam says that he is "not thinking" about signing a new deal with the club.Feb 17, 18:37
Yann Kermorgant signs new one-year Reading deal
Reading forward Yann Kermorgant pens a one-year extension to remain with the Royals until 2018.Feb 10, 17:07
Reading boss Jaap Stam named Championship Manager of the Month for January
Reading boss Jaap Stam is named Championship Manager of the Month for January.Feb 10, 06:00
Brian Tevreden: 'No contract talks with Jaap Stam until summer'
Reading's director of football Brian Tevreden says that the club will not open contract talks with boss Jaap Stam until the summer.Feb 8, 16:12
Lewis Grabban confident Reading can win promotion to Premier League
Lewis Grabban is confident that Reading can win promotion to the Premier League under Jaap Stam this season.Feb 8, 12:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flewis-grabban.jpg "Lewis Grabban in action for Bournemouth on September 20, 2016")
Reading confirm Lewis Grabban loan arrival
Reading sign Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban on loan until the end of the season.Jan 31, 22:07
Dominic Samuel joins Ipswich Town on loan from Reading
Ipswich Town complete the signing of striker Dominic Samuel on loan from Reading until the end of the season.Jan 31, 20:16
Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban agrees Reading loan?
Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban is reportedly set for a deadline-day loan move to Championship promotion chasers Reading.Jan 31, 19:24
Reece Oxford completes Reading loan switch
West Ham United defender Reece Oxford joins Championship promotion hopefuls Reading on loan.Jan 31, 18:20
Ipswich Town interested in Reading striker?
Ipswich Town are reportedly chasing a deadline-day deal for Reading striker Dominic Samuel.Jan 31, 17:47
Crystal Palace midfielder Jordon Mutch joins Reading on loan
Reading complete the signing of midfielder Jordon Mutch on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the season.Jan 31, 14:48
Report: West Ham United's Reece Oxford close to joining Reading on loan
West Ham United defender Reece Oxford is reportedly close to signing for Reading on loan until the end of the season.Jan 31, 09:35
Reading sign Romanian winger Adrian Popa from Steaua Bucuresti
Reading complete the signing of Romanian winger Adrian Popa from Steaua Bucuresti on a three-and-a-half year deal.Jan 30, 12:04
Reading confirm signing of Tiago Ilori from Liverpool on three-and-a-half-year deal
Reading confirm the signing of defender Tiago Ilori from Liverpool on a three-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 18, 10:33
Garath McCleary signs new Reading contract
Reading winger Garath McCleary signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, keeping him at the Madejski Stadium until 2020.Jan 17, 19:59
Reading miss chance to close gap at top of Championship
Jamie Mackie does the damage as Queens Park Rangers win at Reading.Jan 12, 21:54
Jaap Stam: Reading to be "inventive" with transfers
Reading manager Jaap Stam says that the club must be "inventive" in the transfer market as the club's takeover deal rumbles on.Jan 12, 12:52
Championship side Reading land Tiago Ilori from Liverpool
Tiago Ilori departs Liverpool for Reading on a permanent deal after making just three cup appearances for the Reds.Jan 9, 13:45
Jaap Stam: 'Reading must learn from Manchester United defeat'
Reading manager Jaap Stam urges his players to learn from their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.Jan 7, 15:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during the FA Cup game between Manchester United and Reading on January 7, 2017")
Wayne Rooney equals Sir Bobby Charlton record in FA Cup rout
Wayne Rooney equals Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time goalscoring record for Manchester United as they cruise to a 4-0 win over Reading in the FA Cup third round.Jan 7, 14:23
Team News: Nine changes for Manchester United ahead of FA Cup tie against Reading
Manchester United make nine changes to their starting XI as they prepare to host Reading in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 7, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjaap-stam_2.jpg "Reading manager Jaap Stam on July 29, 2016")
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-0 Reading - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 4-0 win over Reading in the third round of the FA Cup as Wayne Rooney equals Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record in the rout.Jan 7, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwayne-rooney_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Wayne Rooney to start for Manchester United in FA Cup tie against Reading
Manchester United confirm that forward Wayne Rooney and goalkeeper Sergio Romero will start against Reading in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 6, 14:54
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