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George Allen assesses how the former Reading centre-forward has got on at Exeter City since making a summer switch.

Jayden Wareham left Reading over the summer following the expiration of his contract, with the 22-year-old striker opting for pastures new, despite the Royals offering the former Chelsea man a new contract. Wareham chose Exeter City for his new destination with the opportunity to claim the number nine shirt, which had formerly been retired after the passing of Adam Stansfield. Another potential key factor for the change of scenery was the length of contract offered to the striker, with reports suggesting Reading were only willing to offer one-year deals while transitioning over to new ownership.

Wareham has made himself popular down at St James Park, scoring 19 goals in all competitions so far this season (16 in the league), including an eight-minute hat-trick away at Peterborough United. Statistically Wareham is looking good, managing 2. 57 shots at goal per 90, with 1.

06 shots per 90 coming from headers โ€“ meaning that, despite his shorter stature, Wareham is still able to hold his own against bigger defenders in aerial duels. The former Chelsea man also averages 0. 53 goals per 90, which is nearly double what he managed in his time at the Select Car Leasing Stadium โ€“ only 0.

28 goals per 90 in his last season in Berkshire. Every statistical piece of data has improved for Wareham since joining the Grecians, leaving a few questioning what couldโ€™ve been had Reading kept their striker. However, the Royals did sign Jack Marriott following Warehamโ€™s departure and the numbers the former Derby man has managed since joining have stopped fans from missing their former forward too much.