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.

Reading boss Steve Coppell admitted Andre Bikey’s behaviour was inexcusable following his red card in the 1-0 defeat at Burnley in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

Reading travel to Burnley on Saturday in the first leg of their Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final with boss Steve Coppell admitting he is a huge admirer of Owen Coyle.

Reading manager Steve Coppell could have winger Glen Little back in his squad for the first leg of the play-off semi-final at Burnley.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has called for his star names to shine and send the Royals into the Premier League by winning the play-offs.

Reading boss Steve Coppell describes the Royals’ home form as a “massive conundrum” he has to solve if they are to succeed in the play-offs.