Brian McDermott bites the dust at Reading as the board takes action in regards to the struggle at the bottom end of the table. The total of five wins from 28 games was never going to be enough, but was it really the right time to sack the manager? Whilst they languish second from bottom, their last eight games saw them take ten points which is just three less than Arsenal. Not quite something to complain about. The issue notably their away form. Whilst they had a home record of W4 D6 L5 F23 A 29, their travels away were much to be desired only one win and a record that was W1 D2 L11 F12 A 27. Notably they have notched up more goals at home in the league than high flying Tottenham. Away from home they have struggled to score but another interesting note is that Reading away from home in Premier League had only conceded 27 goals away from home which is 5 more than Tottenham. Amazing that such such small margins could make such a difference. McDermott's Premier League record was as follows.
P W D L F A PTS
66 15 14 38 76 122 59
Scandalously though the players were informed via text message. Whilst many shouldn't be surprised in this day and age by the method it is not professional for players to be informed by that manner. It will be interesting to see how they cope with whoever takes over. It is not going to be easy for whoever takes over. The next two games are Arsenal and Man Utd. Would another manager turn the club around in such a short space of time and with 9 games left.
Interestingly whilst McDermott gets the sack, Roberto Martinez manages to survive on the Premier League journey. How does this work out? surely his time must be running out. Yes there is such thing as loyalty, but then there is what is best for the club. Im quite relieved that he was never appointed as Liverpool manager, he was never someone who was good enough to take the reigns at Anfield.
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