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‘The focus was getting a result and keeping our record’ Hunt reflects on first game as Reading hold Burnley

Andy Preston by Andy Preston
Saturday, April 15, 2023 6:30 pm
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Reading FC interim manager Noel Hunt praised Reading’s ‘brave’ performance after the Royals claimed a hard fought point against Championship leaders Burnley.

The Royals picked up their first clean sheet in 20 matches to move a point closer to their relegation rivals.

“I thought we were really good. The boys were amazing. In terms of the shape and the way we moved,” said Hunt,

“We tracked our runners. It’s a different shape for them. When we countered, we needed a bit more luck and detail. It’s a good point for us.

“They’ve been slogging away all season. We’ve got a thin senior squad with a lot on the treatment table so we got some legs in to help them boys.

“The young boys did really well and gave us energy. At times that’s what you need and thankfully it worked today.

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“It’s a valuable point, a really valuable point.

“They put themselves in the way of blocks and tackles. We were really brave today. For a first game to show our fight and belief. They did everything that was asked of them.

“The focus was getting a result and keeping our record. That was part of the team talk.

“They’re an incredible side. They will be champions this time next week.

Hunt admitted that he was emotional before kick-off with the realisation of taking charge of his first match as first-team manager.

He continued: “I got quite emotional out there. I didn’t think I would.

“Just taking in the surroundings and taking it in. I walked out and thought. ‘Jesus, I’m actually managing this team.’

“It was a proud moment. I looked at the banners in Coppell’s corner, and Sir John Madejski and the Eamonn Dolan Stand and felt so proud. Very overwhelming but proud and it gives you an adrenaline rush.

“The young lads were great. They are great kids and I’ve worked with them all season.

“We’ve got some great potential. We’ve got an unbelievable academy and keep on producing players.

“These boys, I feel, are ready to come in and contribute against teams like Burnley who have got Premier League players.

“They have a certain no fear about them and combine that with energy. It’s about making sure we use them at the right time.”

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