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.