John O'Shea has left his role as first-team coach at Reading FC.
The former Manchester United defender has spent two years at the club as a first-team coach following a year spell in his final season as a player.
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Eddie Niedzwiecki has also departed the club.
Confirming his departure, O'Shea wrote: "I am very sorry to leave a fantastic club with whom I ended my playing days and was fortunate enough to begin my coaching career.
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"I have enjoyed my time with Reading immensely and have loved working with the manager, his coaching team, the staff and a great group of players at Reading.
"But now is the right time for my family to move back to Manchester and for me to take on a new challenge."
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