Jamaica international Garath McCleary has expressed disappointment with the manner in which he learned his time with Championship club Reading FC was at an end but thanked fans and former teammates.

McCleary had signed a short-term contract to help the club through the final matches of the campaign, but Reading has decided not to extend it.  The decision marked the end of the 33-year-old’s eight-year tenure with the club who he joined in 2012.  The player, who took an active part in the team’s 2012-2013 Premier League campaign, recently reflected on the situation via his Instagram account.

"After 8 years & 270 appearances, my time at Reading FC has come to an end! The farewell wasn’t how I envisaged it would be, receiving a call whilst on my holiday after season finished, BUT.....

 "I want to say a huge thank you to the all the players past & previous I’ve played with (in football they say you never have friends but I’ve made some for sure) and staff especially the people behind the scenes,” McCleary posted.

"I’ve built up some great relationships across the years with kit men, canteen staff, pa’s, groundstaff and more so without naming you all you made my time that extra bit enjoyable,” he added.

"No matter who you are, treat every person with respect I’m genuinely sad there are still so many people I haven’t seen to have a proper natter and hug.

"To the fans who’ve stood by me and stayed positive throughout all the drama, sometimes a message you may not think is seen always is and I’m touched by what’s been said.”