Steve Coppell believes the chances of him making a shock return to the Reading managerial hotseat are slim.

Former Reading manager Steve Coppell says Brian McDermott would be a good long-term option as manager.

Football consultant Frank Lampard Sr and coach Dean Austin have left Reading, while Steve Coppell has been linked with a return.

Former Reading boss Steve Coppell is ready to make a return to football management after leaving his job at Madejski in the summer.

Brendan Rodgers has been appointed manager of Reading after Watford accepted a 750,000 compensation package. Rodgers replaces Steve Coppell at the club.

Reading chief executive Nigel Howe is looking forward to appointing a “fresh face with fresh ideas” following the departure of former manager Steve Coppell.

Reading chairman Sir John Madejski insists the club will leave no stone unturned in their quest to find a replacement for Steve Coppell.

Steve Coppell is ready for a break from football after leaving Reading in the wake of their Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Burnley.

Steve Coppell has resigned as manager of Reading in the wake of the club’s 2-0 defeat at home to Burnley in the second leg of the Championship play-offs on Tuesday night.

Reading manager Steve Coppell believes his side have “a mountain to climb” if they are to beat Burnley to reach the Championship playoff final.