Stam, in action for Holland against the Czech Republic in 2004, has never before taken charge of a senior team Franck Fife/Getty ImagesJaap Stam sought the advice of Ronald Koeman and Guus Hiddink, his compatriots, before deciding to accept the Reading manager’s job. Stam, the former Manchester United defender who won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League at Old Trafford, was presented to the media at the Madjeski Stadium today after signing a two-year contract as he bids The Dutchman was today confirmed as the new man in charge at the Madjeski Stadium, his first managerial job having only served previously as an assistant manager with Ajax, the Ajax Under-21 team - effectively their B team - and PEC Zwolle.

Source: The Times June 13, 2016 10:52 UTC