Brian McDermott
Submitted by Sam Dymond on Tue, 14/06/2011 - 17:58
Team:
Reading
DOB:
08 Apr 1961 (Age 51)
Birthplace:
Slough
Previous Teams (Player):
Arsenal, Fulham, IFK Norrkoping, Oxford, Huddersfield, Cardiff, Exeter, Yeovil, Slough
Manager of the Month Awards:
Championship (March 2010, April 2011)
Promotions:
None
Relegations:
None
Playoffs:
Championship (Reading 2010-11)
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Coventry and Portsmouth lost on Saturday to confirm their relegation, while Reading clinched the Championship title.
Reading clinched promotion as they beat Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, while Southampton look set to join them in the top flight.
Reading are looking good for promotion and we're backing Brian McDermott to win Manager of the Year in the divisional awards.
Reading are firmly in the promotion picture after a remarkable run of form and Dan Wimbush is confident of a happy ending.
Reading claimed the advantage in the race for second place as they defeated West Ham 4-2 at Upton Park on Saturday.
West Ham's title chances took a hit as they dropped points at Burnley on Saturday while the Championship's top two both won.
Southampton moved a step closer to the title on Tuesday evening, while seven-goal Nottingham Forest stunned Elland Road.
Two late Rickie Lambert penalties earn leaders Southampton a 3-2 win at Millwall that sees them go five points clear of third.
Barnsley never give opposition much respect and Mike Holden reckons they can upset in-form Reading on Saturday.
Derby left it late but a Jake Buxton goal in added time sealed the win against Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Doncaster have been picking up points of late and Richard Greatorex fancies they could end Reading's winning run on Tuesday.
Southampton extended their lead in the table as West Ham dropped points at home on Saturday, while Reading also took advantage.



