Reading have called a press conference for Wednesday morning whenthey are expected to confirm Nigel Adkins as their new manager.
The Royals have been searching for a new boss since they sacked BrianMcDermott two weeks ago, and former Southampton manager Adkins appearsto be the man they have opted for.
The 48-year-old has been out of work since surprisingly losing hisjob with the Saints in January, with his sacking coming afterback-to-back promotions.
Reports have linked him with replacing McDermott over previous days,though, and tonight Reading confirmed they would be holding anunscheduled media conference at 9.15am tomorrow.
Should Adkins be the man they unveil, Reading will become his thirdprofessional club, having started out with Scunthorpe in 2006.
He stepped up to the manager's chair after serving the Iron asphysiotherapist for 10 years and twice got them promoted from League Oneto the Championship.
A number of candidates have been linked with the post - Brighton'sGus Poyet was heavily touted last week - while Eamonn Dolan has beenlooking after the team on a caretaker basis.
The new manager will inherit a side 19th in the Premier League and seven points shy of safety with eight games left.
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