Published: 08:51, 27 October 2025 | Updated: 08:54, 27 October 2025

Reading have sacked manager Noel Hunt after less than a year in charge, despite chairman Rob Couhig describing the former Royals striker as 'part of the fabric' of the League One club.

Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Doncaster Rovers leave Reading just two points above the relegation zone in 19th place, with only three wins from 14 league games this season.

Couhig said in a statement on Reading's website that it had been a 'difficult' decision to part with 42-year-old Hunt but 'results have not reached the level required'.

A fan favourite during his playing days at the club, Hunt made 162 appearances during his five-year spell at the club, scoring 39 goals.

He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to lead Reading in December 2024, following Ruben Selles’ departure to Hull City. He previously had a stint as caretaker boss following the sacking of Paul Ince in April 2023.

Couhig said: 'Noel Hunt is far more than just a former manager of this football club – he is part of the fabric of Reading...