Three issues facing Reading this summer with Championship safety now secure

Reading finally secured their place in the Championship despite losing 3-0 away to Hull City on Saturday. 

A season that started with promise under Veljko Paunovic ended with relief under Paul Ince, with the latter breathing a sigh of relief after safety in the second tier was finally secure after Peterborough lost at home to Nottingham Forest.

It’s been a season to forget for the Royals for a number of reasons. Poor performances, transfer embargo’s and points deductions have taken it’s toll on a club that should be competing higher in the table.

But now safety is confirmed, attentions should turn to the summer as the club looks to iron out a long list of issues facing the club as they look navigate itself away from another relegation battle.

Many supporters may be thinking that this season could repeat itself, but it doesn’t have to if the club sorts these three issues it faces before the start of next season.

Managerial situation

Getting the managerial situation sorted before the last game of the season should be high on the agenda for the Reading heirachy. It remains to be seen as to whether Ince has done enough to convince the board that he’s the right man to steer the Royals into the future, but what is clear is the need to wrap the matter up quickly.

It will allow for pre-season planning to be conducted, as well as squad reshaping. After all, who will want to join a club that doesn’t have a manager?

Squad reshaping 

The squad is need of major surgery this summer. There are several first team stars out of contract, including John Swift, Andy Yiadom, Josh Laurent, and Tom Holmes.

Tht’s without mentioning the loan players who will be returning to their parent clubs. That means in total, there 18 players due to leave