Former Reading captain Graeme Murty admitted he was "absolutely gutted" to be released after 11 years at the Madejski Stadium.
The 34-year-old made over 300 appearances for the Royals, but played just once all season due to constant calf injuries and has now followed manager Steve Coppell out of the exit door.
He told the Reading Evening Post: "I am absolutely gutted, but not really surprised not to get a contract. All I wanted was to play my part this season but I never got that chance and that's what really hurts.
"I think if I had physically had that chance then I would have contributed positively. We had a really good opportunity to get into the Premier League had we been more consistent.
"This season has been the most disappointing in my time at Reading. I wanted to go out with a bang, but it ended up a whimper.
"I hope I always will be remembered for my contribution and my time as captain in what is so far the most successful period of the club's history, but I genuinely hope that those achievements are surpassed."
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He was great for Reading but his time there had passed, he will be good for another championship club
I have to agree with comments from chris sherman, maybe he is suffering with injuries and of course is getting bit older but maybe another role coaching or something could be found as he is 100% a reading man
Murts is a fantastic guy and has always given the Royals 200%. He recently won a Footbal League award as the top player for community work and he absolutely loves being a Reading player. The club should offer him a coaching role as reward for his loyalty and commitment, as they will never find a better role model. We are going to need people like him to help with the massive loss of Steve Coppell. Sir John it is beholded of you to offer him a role at the club.
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