LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: The Carabao Cup trophy is seen prior to the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

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The Royals were unable to hang on to their place in the Premier League in 2012/13, jettisoning manager Brian McDermott in place of Nigel Adkins. The former Saints boss couldn't keep Reading up, but he has a track record for promotions that Royals fans will be hoping he maintains.

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