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Reading appoint legend Michael Gilkes as new academy manager

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Readingfc.co.uk | Michael Gilkes will take over the role of academy manager from Ged Roddy

Michael Gilkes will take over the role of academy manager from Ged Roddy, who was sacked last week after less than two years on the job.

The former Reading winger has experience in developing young talent.

Since Reading founded the academy in 1999, a total of 53 talents have made it all the way to the first team. 

5 December 2019 - 8:58 AM

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