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Brian James McDermott is a former footballer who was most recently manager of Leeds United.
Born in Slough to Irish parents, McDermott joined Arsenal as an apprentice in 1977 and went on to play for Fulham, IFK Norrk�ping, Oxford United, Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City, Exeter City and Yeovil Town in a 14-year playing career during the 1980s and 1990s. At IFK Norrk�ping he was named Sweden's Player of the Year in 1984. He finished his playing career at Slough Town in 1995. The following season he became manager of Slough Town where he had a very successful few years in the Conference.
Following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers, McDermott was appointed manager of Reading. In his first season as manager of Reading he led them into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 83 years, a run that included knocking out Liverpool at Anfield. The following season he repeated the feat, this time with an away win over Liverpool's city rivals Everton. McDermott lead Reading to a Championship playoff final, where they lost to Swansea City; the following season Reading were promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship.
Born
April 8th, 1961 in Slough (Age 63)
Teams
Reading F.C. (2015) | Leeds United A.F.C. (2013-2014) | Reading F.C. (2009-2013) | Woking (1998-2000) | Slough Town F.C. (1996-1998) | Yeovil Town F.C. (1990-1992) | Exeter City F.C. (1988-1990) | Cardiff City F.C. (1987-1988) | Djurgårdens IF (1986) | Huddersfield Town F.C. (1986) | Oxford United F.C. (1984-1987) | IFK Norrköping (1984) | Slough Town F.C. (1983) | Fulham (1983) | Arsenal (1979-1984) | England national under-18 football team | South China |
Last Changes
2023/12/13
New Scanned Autograph (TTM/Probably Authentic)
2023/12/13
New Scanned Autograph (TTM/Probably Authentic)
2023/11/08
New Response (Success): Signed my photos and wrote a note
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