"Reading boss hits out?
Bullsh*t!
He was asked about it and gave his opinion.
As for the timing of Nigels departure?
do you look to grow your business when things are bad or when things are good?
Nigel's sacking was simply to give the new guy a solid grounding so he could hit the ground running and build for the future.
You put someone new in a bad situation it could get a lot worse.
Reading fans will see that soon when they are bottom, McDermott gets sacked and they bring in Mark Hughes to save them from the drop!

Good luck Royals"