Rodgers bringing in backroom staff

Last updated : 12 June 2009 By Angus Muller

All three men worked with Brendan Rodgers at Watford and all will sign three year deals.

Austin will become assistant manager, Lampard will act as a football consultant and Halabi will work as football physiologist.

Rodgers told the club's website: "I am thrilled to be joined at Reading by three of my most valued and trusted colleagues in football."