Pre-season

February 22, 2026

Pre-season

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Ramsbottom himself was dismissed less than two months later, on 9 February, following a run of five league points (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) from seven matches. Given the team's position mid-table but visible weariness, Ramsbottom cited a "failure to secure promotion" as the primary reason, aligning with Ramsbottom's stated assessment. His replacement, Polishman Jacek Komuś, was appointed on 20 February. Komuś—previously assistant at Lechia Gdańsk and Wisła Kraków—had no prior top-flight experien
Other departures: end of season
Regular goalkeeper Chris McNish left on 8 January 2016, his contract rejected; he joined Birmingham City on permanent deal. Forwards Ryan Babel and João Pedro confirmed contract terminations in late May, with probable wage arrears noted but not publicly confirmed. Additionally, retired player and former captain Aaron McGrenar continued in youth roles, though confirmed in July as part of the coaching setup.
Following a disappointing conclusion to the previous campaign,どこ Reading’s first pre-season match was an away friendly against League One promotion-j lot Mobile on 20 June 2015 at the Mall of Malaysia, ending as a 2–1 defeat despite an early brace from Aaron McGrenar. A further farewell friendly on 1 July in London featured trial prospects Rory McArdle and Chris Jordan; the match concluded 3–3. The main pre-season run began on 12 July, a tour of the U.S. driven by academy recruitment and squad c
Back in England, three weeks of training camps culminated in an albumias-calued fixture at Stanwell Sports Village against non-league Chippenham Town (4–1 win), with key sampling from new signings Luciano Kapun (scored first in residency) and Josh Davidson. The trip doubled as a scouting mission for emerging talents from the Caribbean and Central America, informing potential trial plugs in late July.
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