Former Reading defenders released by Charlton Athletic after bottom-half finish

Former Reading pair Terell Thomas and Michael Hector have been released by Charlton Athletic following a bottom-half finish in Leauge One.

The Addicks, who were battling relegation alongside the Royals for most of the campaign, finished above Reading on goal difference after a 14-game unbeaten run under new manager Nathan Jones.

The South-East London club have released eight players from their squad now the season has come to a close, including Thomas and Hector.

28-year-old Thomas featured just twice for Reading in 2022 but has proved a regular at the Valley, playing 43 matches in 2023/24- including in both matches against the Royals.

Meanwhile, Hector rose through the ranks in Berkshire and made over 60 appearances before enjoying a long career in the Championship with the likes of Fulham, Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday.

The 31-year-old was a target to return to Reading in 2022, even training with the club, but moved to Charlton and played 53 times in the next 18 months.

They are joined by former Royal triallist Connor Wickham, who scored just once in four matches for the Addicks.