Reading sack manager Paul Clement

Paul Clement has been sacked by Reading after less than nine months in charge Credit: PA

Reading have sacked Paul Clement following a poor run of form that has seen the club win only five of their first 22 games this season.

In a statement released the club announced Clement had left as manager "with immediate effect". The former Chelsea assistant manager had been in charge for less than nine months.

Reading fans have taken to social media to share their views on Clement's departure.