He was succeeded by former Reading goalkeeper , and the then goalkeeping coach , Nick Hammond .
The first Academy manager was John Stephenson who oversaw the club 's youth development until October 2000 when he left to join Preston North End .
John Stephenson was succeeded by former Reading goalkeeper , and the then goalkeeping coach , Nick Hammond .
The first Academy manager was John Stephenson who oversaw the club 's youth development until October 2000 when he left to join Preston North End .