Nicky Hammond leaves Reading to join West Bromwich Albion

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Nicky Hammond (left)Image source, Rex Features
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Nicky Hammond (left) pictured with former Reading manager Nigel Adkins

West Brom have appointed Nicky Hammond as technical director, ending his 20-year association with Reading.

The 48-year-old former Arsenal goalkeeper played for the Royals for four years.

He was appointed youth academy director in 2000 and has been director of football since 2003.

A West Brom statement, external said: "He played a key role in the Championship club twice winning promotion to the Premier League in 2006 and 2012."

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