Reading FC interim manager Paul Ince said he was ‘overjoyed’ after the Royals’ Championship status was confirmed despite their loss at Hull City.
After their 3-0 defeat at Hull, Reading’s survival was confirmed after Peterborough United lost at home to Nottingham Forest.
“I want to enjoy this moment,” said Ince.
“I want to be able to breathe at last. I want my players to breathe, the fans to breathe.
“They wouldn’t have seen this 11 or 12 games ago where the club was going.
“I’m overjoyed for the fans and the players who will be here next year that they get to be in the Championship.
“It was about keeping this team in the Championship and that’s what we’ve done.
“I’m proud of the fans, I’m proud of the players. Credit to all my staff who have worked to make this happen.”
Ince then confirmed that he will sit down with the owner to discuss his future at the club.
He continued: “When I first got asked by the owner there were a few eyebrows raised because of the time I had been out.
“I love challenges and this was a challenge.
“I will sit down with the owner and have a conversation.
“We’ve got 12 players out of contract and an embargo. It’s going to be tough.
“I thank the owner for giving me the opportunity to manage the club.
“Things have to be right. Let me just enjoy this weekend.”
