SSN Update Coppell in Royals talks

[REDLAND]

Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that their manager Steve Coppell has held talks with Reading about the vacant managerial position at the Madejski Stadium.

Glenn Hoddle, Tony Adams and Coppell have emerged as the frontrunners to succeed Alan Pardew and all three have held talks with The Royals.

Brighton confirmed in a statement that Coppell was a target for Reading.

"In response to press speculation, The Seagulls can confirm that Steve Coppell has had talks with Reading football club regarding the vacant manager's position at The Madejski Stadium.

"However, Albion chairman Dick Knight is today doing everything within his power to persuade Coppell that his future lies with the Seagulls."

There will now be a nervous wait for the Brighton faithful to see whether Coppell is offered the chance to move to Berkshire.

Reports have suggested that Hoddle is first option for Reading and the First Division club will only turn to Coppell or Adams, should the former Tottenham chief reject the offer.

 

[Yorkie]

The BBC site says Hoddle hasn't even had an interview so work that one out.

Coppell offered Reading job

By Stuart Roach



Hoddle sacked by Spurs
Glenn Hoddle will not be taking over as Reading boss, with Brighton manager Steve Coppell set for the position.

Sacked Spurs manager Hoddle had been widely tipped to take charge of First Division Reading.

But his agent Dennis Roach told BBC Sport that Hoddle has not even been interviewed for the job, clearing the way for Coppell to take charge.

"There have not been any negotiations with Reading and there will not be any," Roach told this website.

"I have been involved with Glenn for 20 years and if there had been any negotiations then I would have been involved, but there have been none.

"He has not been interviewed."

I think his priority at the moment is to get over Tottenham

Dennis Roach
Reading could have provided Hoddle with an immediate return to football 10 days after his sacking at Spurs.

The former England manager lives opposite the Royals' Berkshire training base.

But Roach told BBC Sport that Hoddle intends to take a break from management following his departure from Spurs.

"I think his priority at the moment is to get over Tottenham. He will probably take a little time out," Roach said.

Coppell is now in line to take over at Reading in time for Saturday's First Division match at home to Bradford.

He had a second interview with Reading on Wednesday and this website understands he has now been offered the job.

Coppell will succeed Alan Pardew, who was a player under his management at Crystal Palace.


Coppell has done well at Brighton
Brighton confirmed Coppell, who has steered Brighton to second in Division Two, has held talks with Reading about their vacant managerial post.

But Seagulls chairman Dick Knight hopes to keep him at the Withdean Stadium.

A statement on Brighton's official website read: "We can confirm that Steve Coppell had talks with Reading Football Club regarding the vacant manager's position at the Madejski Stadium.

"However, Albion chairman Dick Knight is doing everything within his power to persuade Coppell that his future lies with the Seagulls."

Pardew left Reading in controversial circumstances last month, resigning as manager after being refused permission to talk to West Ham, where he will eventually be installed as boss on 18 October.

Coppell has a clause in his Brighton contract allowing him to move to a club from a higher division.

Reading chief executive Nigel Howe confirmed: "We still aim to make an announcement this week, but it will certainly not be on Thursday."

 

[albiongirl]

Just seen the news on Meridan. Knight gave him permission to speak to Reading at the weekend. They are saying the morning has been spent persuading Coppell to stay. They also showed a brief interview with Coppell at the training ground.

 

[chez]

On south today yesterday they said that Hoddle had had 2 interviews with Reading already.

 

[REDLAND]

On south today yesterday they said that Hoddle had had 2 interviews with Reading already.

Thay said exactly the same on SSN this morning, I don't know who/what to believe anymore !!

 

[albiongirl]

I,m waiting for South today now if they say anything different. On Sky sports news he is a main topic

 

[REDLAND]

I,m waiting for South today now if they say anything different. On Sky sports news he is a main topic

keep an eye on it AG and lets us all know !!

 

[Bwian]

Just seen the news on Meridan. Knight gave him permission to speak to Reading at the weekend. They are saying the morning has been spent persuading Coppell to stay. They also showed a brief interview with Coppell at the training ground.

Too bad they saw fit to feed us a load of crap about SC not talking to Reddung until the PC thread gathered steam...

 

[Lush]

I,m waiting for South today now if they say anything different. On Sky sports news he is a main topic

Yeah I always check The Weather Channel if I don't like the forecast on the BBC.