Graeme Murty among bookmakers' favourites to become next Reading boss

Rangers manager Graeme Murty is one of the front-runners to be the next boss at Reading, according to the bookmakers.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Mar 2018, 14:00 BST

Updated 21st Mar 2018, 15:03 BST

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At present, the 43-year-old is only in charge at Ibrox until the end of the season with calls growing for a new manager to be installed.

Reading are on the lookout for a new head coach after Jaap Stam departed the Championship side early on Wednesday and could turn to their former player.

Rangers manager Graeme Murty. Picture: SNS

The Scottish international spent 11 years with the Berkshire club, including a lengthy spell as captain.

He is currently 14/1 to SkyBet to take over, which makes him the fourth leading candidate in the market.

Paul Clement is the runaway favourite at present, priced at 1/10, while ex-Rangers boss Mark Warburton is joint-second on the list with Steve McClaren at 12/1.

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