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Post by Arnold on May 12, 2009 23:40:40 GMT -1
No words.
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Post by Natty on May 13, 2009 6:36:18 GMT -1
i said this last nite he be gone in the morning and he as.
Steve Coppell has resigned as Reading manager after Tuesday's defeat by Burnley denied the Royals a place in Championship play-off final.
The 53-year-old took charge in 2003 and guided Reading into the Premier League three years later but they were relegated in 2008.
Coppell's men lost 2-0 to Burnley on the night and 3-0 on aggregate.
"Following our play-off exit I feel it's the best thing, for both the club and myself, for me to leave," he said.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Reading manager and would like to thank everyone connected to the club for the support I have received."
Reading were looking to make an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation last season and made a superb start to the campaign.
But their form fell away in the final three months of the season and their last win at home was on 27 January.
On Tuesday, second-half goals from Martin Paterson and Steven Thompson ended Reading's hopes and ensured Burnley will take on Sheffield United at Wembley on 25 May for a place in the top flight.
Coppell refused to comment on his future during the post-match press conference but confirmed his departure a few hours later.
"I am very disappointed to confirm that Steve has decided to step aside as our manager, but I respect his wishes," said Reading chairman Sir John Madejski.
"I would like to thank Steve sincerely for everything he has done for Reading over the last five-and-a-half years, which has been the most successful period in the club's history."
In his first two seasons at the Madejski Stadium, Coppell led Reading to ninth and then seventh, on both occasions missing out on the play-offs on the season's final day.
But in the next campaign the Royals were promoted as champions, collecting a record 106 points and scoring 99 goals along the way.
Reading ended their first season in the top flight only one place shy of a Uefa Cup spot, with Coppell earning the League Managers' Association manager of the season award for the second successive year.
But Coppell, a former Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Brentford and Brighton manager, could not prevent Reading's final-day relegation in 2008.
His agent Athole Still revealed Coppell initially decided to leave the club that summer but eventually changed his mind.
As a player, Coppell had a successful eight-year spell with Manchester United and made 42 appearances for England.
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Post by gt on May 13, 2009 6:53:40 GMT -1
Heartfelt commiserations Arnie, time for rebuilding though - it was clear that Coppell's heart was not in it anymore. At least you got up there, gave it a go and gave the 'big boys' a rattling along the way.
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Post by CmonYouSpurs on May 13, 2009 9:42:20 GMT -1
look on the bright side, it saves a relegation battle next season although saying that you could have one anyway
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on May 13, 2009 10:54:11 GMT -1
thats one thorn out of our side ... for now.
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Post by Forza's Blind Optimists (CPFC) on May 13, 2009 11:50:53 GMT -1
Time for Sir Stevie to come home
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Post by Mrs H on May 13, 2009 11:57:06 GMT -1
But that would unleash Warnock into the world. Don't do it. He might become a pundit and I'll have to put my foot through the tv. Crystal Palace would then owe me a new TV!
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Post by PureOldGold on May 13, 2009 12:01:27 GMT -1
Always rated Coppell, lets hope he stays in the game.
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Post by Forza's Blind Optimists (CPFC) on May 13, 2009 12:03:06 GMT -1
But that would unleash Warnock into the world. Don't do it. He might become a pundit and I'll have to put my foot through the tv. Crystal Palace would then owe me a new TV! Nah was only joking. I love Warnock and hes a very popular guy at Palace. Hope he stays for many more years.
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Post by LondonWolf on May 13, 2009 12:28:35 GMT -1
Hoddle for Reading.
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Post by Mrs H on May 13, 2009 12:31:10 GMT -1
But that would unleash Warnock into the world. Don't do it. He might become a pundit and I'll have to put my foot through the tv. Crystal Palace would then owe me a new TV! Nah was only joking. I love Warnock and hes a very popular guy at Palace. Hope he stays for many more years.
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on May 13, 2009 12:33:12 GMT -1
Always rated Coppell, lets hope he stays in the game. Good manager, no bottle
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Post by Arnold on May 13, 2009 12:44:14 GMT -1
Brendan Rogers is by far the bookies favourite now at 1/2 on!
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Post by Mrs H on May 13, 2009 12:46:04 GMT -1
Didn't he write the Mr Men books?
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on May 13, 2009 12:46:16 GMT -1
so it won't be him then....
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Post by Arnold on May 13, 2009 12:56:29 GMT -1
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on May 13, 2009 12:57:18 GMT -1
won't happen.
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Post by Arnold on May 13, 2009 12:57:48 GMT -1
you won't happen
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on May 13, 2009 13:01:30 GMT -1
I know he's not got a permanent contract at Watford but essentially this season you did a Watford (ie from last season), so why leave a club he's already started to overhaul for another club that will probably end up having a bigger overhaul.....
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Post by Arnold on May 13, 2009 13:02:55 GMT -1
He was a coach before at Reading, his son plays for Reading and he lives in Reading
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