Noel Hunt replaces Ruben Selles as Reading manager
IN THE HUNT: Noel Hunt is the new Reading manager. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Ruben Selles has left Reading and taken over as Hull head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Sky Bet Championship outfit Hull dismissed Tim Walter on November 27 and quickly set sights on ex-Southampton boss Selles.
The 41-year-old Spaniard has caught the eye with his work at financially-stricken Reading over the past 18 months, with a successful survival bid in League One last season followed by an impressive push up the table this term.
Hull chairman Acun Ilicali said: "We are delighted to have secured the services of our number one target. Ruben's ambition aligns with ours. His passion and enthusiasm shone through in our meetings and we share similar ideas of how we want football to be played.
"I would like to thank Reading for their cooperation and professionalism throughout the process. I believe we have the right man to lead our talented squad forward and give our passionate supporters a team they will enjoy watching.
Valencia-born Selles said: "I know the team, the club, the history and I'm looking forward to starting my journey with the team. I saw a lot of similarities with where we are as technical staff and what we want to do for the present and the future, and that's why I decided to come.
"From now, we go all in, all together, every single time, 100 per cent. There is no tomorrow; every day is important, every action is important. We're going to fight for every inch together."
Selles departs with Reading sixth in League One after Tuesday's victory against Cambridge, but will sit in the stands for Hull's home fixture with Blackburn on Saturday with caretaker Andy Dawson to take charge of one final match.
Reading quickly moved to secure a replacement for Selles with Royals under-21 boss Noel Hunt named as his successor on a contract until 2027.
Hunt will take charge of Saturday's trip to Wycombe.
