Studying have appointed Leam Richardson as their new supervisor following the departure of former boss Noel Hunt final weekend.
The 45-year-old has signed a one-and-a-half-year deal on the Choose Automotive Leasing Stadium via till the summer time of 2027.
Richardson was most not too long ago at Rotherham United, having beforehand managed Wigan Athletic between 2020 and 2022, throughout which period they gained the League One title.
Hunt's contract was terminated by Studying on Sunday after a poor begin to the season which had left the Royals nineteenth within the League One desk.
“I've admired Leam for a while,” Royals owner Rob Couhig said. , external
“He's a coach and chief who embodies precisely the qualities we would like at Studying – arduous work, diligence, organisation and an absolute dedication to bettering gamers.
“He achieved promotion from League One in extraordinarily tough circumstances and proved he can construct success, he's humble, pushed, and he builds sturdy, sincere cultures – one thing I do know Royals followers worth and respect.
“Leam is aware of this division, he is aware of what a profitable dressing room seems to be like and he understands the requirements required to get there. He's hungry, bold and decided to maneuver this soccer membership ahead. We're delighted to welcome him to Studying.”
Additionally becoming a member of Richardson can be Danny Schofield and former Southampton striker James Beattie.
Richardson was faraway from his place at Wigan in 2022 following a poor begin to the Championship season and was extra not too long ago sacked by the Millers within the wake of their relegation from the Championship in April 2024.
Previous to his time on the two golf equipment, the previous defender was assistant boss to Paul Cook dinner at Portsmouth, Chesterfield and Accrington Stanley the place he transitioned from a participant to a coach.
Richardson's enjoying profession started at Blackburn Rovers earlier than he made greater than 100 appearances for Accrington and performed for Blackpool 84 instances.
