Jeff Hendrick sends message to Reading FC supporters | OneFootball

Reading are fighting against the tide in aiming to maintain their Championship status this season under Paul Ince.

A six-point deduction plunged the Royals into the midst of a relegation battle, and if the likes of Barnsley and Peterborough United were more capable it could have gone down to the final day.

Michael Morrison, Josh Laurent, Andy Rinomhota and John Swift are no longer present at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, and the squad at Ince’s disposal is looking very brittle should they suffer injuries.

Reading can create a new narrative as they begin the season with four very winnable matches, their opening quartet is as follows: Blackpool away, Cardiff City at home, Rotherham United away and Blackburn Rovers at home.

Instagram to express his emotions ahead of the new campaign.

“See you on Saturday.”

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Hendrick has joined up with the squad as one of their most experienced options in central midfield, and it will be interesting to see how the Irishman’s role differs from his time at Burnley and Newcastle.

Quiz: Can you remember the score the last time Reading FC played at these 26 stadiums?

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Hendrick has endured a difficult last six months or so, the attack-minded midfielder underwhelmed on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the second half of last season and was part of some disappointing results for the Republic of Ireland after 2021/22’s conclusion.

Ince was able to rally the troops and create a strong mentality at Reading at the back end of last season.

That is going to be much harder to replicate over the course of 46 games, and the role of senior players will be even more crucial, to which Hendrick is amongst, with the Premier League experience he has gained over the last few years at Turf Moor and St James’ Park.