Graeme Murty in life after Rangers management redemption link as Reading 'keep tabs' on boss

Former Rangers boss Graeme Murty has been linked with a return to management at Reading as pressure mounts on Royals boss Paul Ince.

Murty is in charge of the Sunderland’s Head of Professional Development but his status as a legend as a player at the Madejski Stadium has seen his name touted as a potential successor to Ince, if the axe falls on the former England midfielder. Reading fell to their third straight English Championship less at the weekend when they went down 1-0 to Millwall to leave them languishing in 16th place in the second tier. And according to journalist Alan Nixon, the Berkshire outfit are keeping tabs on Murty with Ince under serve scrutiny from the fans.

Ex-Scotland defender Murty, 48, is a Reading legend having made over 300 appearances as player in 11 years at the club as they embarked on an incredible journey from the third tier to the English Premier League. His only previous senior managerial position came at Ibrox when he twice stepped up following sackings to both Mark Warburton and Pedro Caixinha. His second spell ended disastrously with back to back hammering by Celtic in the Scottish Cup and league and he returned to his role in the youth department.

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