A year ago to the day, Jaap Stam joined Reading Football Club as manager.

And what a year it has been.

The Dutchman's debut season in management defied our expectations; a third-place finish was not what the bookies predicted.

Wembley heartbreak won't overshadow a big step forward for the Royals in the past 12 months - it'll go down as our 7th-highest league position in our 146-year history.

Take a look at the timeline below as we celebrate a year of Jaap!

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A Year of Jaap...

Celebrating one year under the stewardship of our gaffer!

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