' New Manager Appointed / Championship Club '

BREAKING NEWS

Reading have announced that Mark Bowen has been appointed as first team manager.


Sky Sports

14/010/19


The former Welsh international full-back who has a wealth of coaching experience to his name, steps up from his position as sporting director to become Royals boss.

Bowen’s coaching CV boasts more than 20 years of experience, 17 years of which were spent competing in the Premier League.

In a club statement, chief executive Nigel Howe said: “In the relatively short period of time that Mark has already spent at Reading Football Club, he has commanded respect and admiration from all who have worked alongside him. He came in at a critical period last season to help us retain our Championship status and had an immediate impact.

“Mark has two decades of coaching background on his CV, has tasted promotion to the Premier League and spent most of his coaching career in top-flight football. He knows this club and the owner and the board believe he is very capable of getting the very best out of a talented group of first team players and achieving the results we all want.”

Mark Bowen has agreed a deal to become Reading’s head coach, Sky Sports News understands.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Eddie Niedzwiecki is to become his number two. Bowen’s been working as the club’s sporting director but will now take his place in the dug-out.

The former Wales international replaces the sacked Jose Gomes.

Interesting move - Usually it's Sparky with the above named.