Steve Coppell

Coppell: No Boro talks over Harper

TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008

Reading manager Steve Coppell insists talks are not ongoing with Middlesbrough over the potential sale of midfielder James Harper.

• Coppell - No Harper talks - Skysports.com

No fresh Middlesbrough bid for Reading midfielder - good news for the Royals?

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | yesterday

Dave Kitson and Nicky Shorey have already flown the Madejski Stadium nest for the Premier League, and Steve Coppell doesn't need any more of his key players doing one out of the exit door in Berkshire. It appears as though he's taken a step nearer to retaining the services of ...

Reading 2 Plymouth Argyle 0: Sonko sinks Plymouth's 'waifs and strays'

The Independent (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008

Paul Sturrock would be the first to admit that he has cast covetous eyes over Reading's squad of players. His own Plymouth team, one that he rather unflatteringly called a "bunch of waifs and strays", were soundly beaten by Steve Coppell's Reading team, courtesy of a set of goals from the defender Ibrahima Sonko at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Ibrahima Sonko allows Steve Coppell to dream of a happy return

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/17/2008

Reading 1 2 Plymouth Argyle 0 0Steve Coppell's side were mostly a class apart from Plymouth though they will not meet too many opponents as dozy in defence at set pieces.

Reading pass first test at home as they defeat Plymouth Argyle

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/17/2008

Reading 1 2 Plymouth Argyle 0 0There was not much chance of Plymouth enjoying themselves to the extent they had done on their previous visit as Ibrahima Sonko struck twice for Steve Coppell's side.

Reading manager determined to be the predator not the prey

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

It’s not much fun losing your best players. Nevertheless, it’s a fact of life for any football club, unless you’re a Manchester United, a Chelsea or a Barcelona. Reading manager Steve Coppell has seen the likes of Steven Sidwell, Dave Kitson and Nicky Shorey leave the club since he’s been at the helm, and it [...]

Coppell: Hands off my stars

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

STEVE COPPELL has defiantly told the circling Premier League vultures that his Reading stars are not for sale.

Steve Coppell warns Premier League: Hands off my stars

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

Steve Coppell has warned the Premier League predators that he is determined to avoid selling any more of his Reading stars.

Smith the saviour: Forest keeper produces wonder save to deny Coppell

Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008

Steve Coppell was left to rue the opportunity he once afforded Paul Smith as Forest's keeper ruined his Championship return, producing a superb save from Kevin Doyle late on.

Coppell left to curse Smith

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008

Steve Coppell was left to curse former charge Paul Smith after Reading's 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Reading star leaves for Aston Villa - big dent in Royals promotion bid?

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008

Reading are among the favourites to win next season’s Championship, although their hopes of making an immediate return to the Premier League have been seriously dented today. While Steve Coppell was hopeful of keeping hold of one of his star players, the lure of playing in the top flight has proved too much for this [...]

Tight-lipped boss accepts Shorey exit

footy247 (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008

Reading boss Steve Coppell admits Nicky Shorey will leave Reading by the end of the week but has refused to reveal the identity of his suitors.

Royals braced for Shorey exit

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008

Steve Coppell expects Nicky Shorey to leave Reading before the club's first game of the season.

Shorey close to Royals exit

Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/06/2008

Reading boss Steve Coppell is keen to sign a new left-back after admitting that he expects Nicky Shorey to leave the club this week. The 27-year-old, who has been linked with Portsmouth and West Ham United, has made almost 300 first-team appearanc...

Mackems Try And Sign Toon Target!

Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008

Reading boss Steve Coppell has confirmed he has rejected a bid - supposedly from Portsmouth - for England left-back and Newcastle target Nicky Shorey.