Reading Town appoint Roddy Slater as new manager

Reading Evening Post wrote:Roddy Slater has been confirmed as the new manager of Reading Town.

The former Henley Town boss replaces Colin Millard, who quit the Hellenic Premier Divsion club this week after a successful season.

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Reading Evening Post wrote:Reading Town manager Roddy Slater wants to build a team of local players after taking charge yesterday.

He takes over from Colin Millard, who quit last week, along with his assistants Glenn Goudie and Rob Wytchard.

Slater, 37, who recently left Henley Town after three years in charge, will be returning to Scours Lane, having been assistant to Millard back in the early 2000s. Slater’s management team will include Tommy Boylan and player Mark Bartley, plus one other yet to be named.

“We will be looking to assemble a squad as soon as possible,” said Slater.

“I will probably bring some of those who played with me at Henley, but I want to sign Reading (based) players either from a higher level or who are already in the Hellenic League.”

Town chairman Roland Ford said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Roddy back at the club. He was very positive when we interviewed him and is confident he can maintain the progress we made under Colin.

“He knows he will be working with a small budget, as he was at Henley, but still believes he can get a strong squad together as we look to improve on this season.”

Several of the current squad have been talking about leaving, while influential defender Michael Buck has already been linked with a Southern League club.