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發表於 2007-8-10 14:21:53
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Coppell unfazed by tough start
Reading boss Steve Coppell expects no friendly favours from his former club when the Royals visit Old Trafford on Sunday, but he doesn't fear defeat against United.
Coppell surprised everyone in the Premier League by leading Reading to eighth spot and his managerial colleagues voted him LMA Manager of the Year for the second year running. But he is expecting another tough season, if not tougher, as they look to repeat last season’s heroics once again on a limited budget.
"You find yourself [awaiting the new season] in a state of nervous anxiety," Coppell told Reading's official website. "We’re anticipating a very difficult season. You like to think you've got enough but only time will tell, we’re not on the same financial footing as everyone else.”
The fixture list has not been kind to Reading. The Royals face United on Sunday, before entertaining Chelsea and Everton at the Madejski. It’s a tough start, but Coppell’s attitude is one of taking whatever he can get. “I don't think [the tough start] has anything to do with it, it makes no difference,” he adds. “I think teams last year recovered from a bad start.”
Reading began last season with a 3-2 win over Middlesbrough, but followed it up with losses to Aston Villa and Wigan. Coppell’s message to his players is simple: hard graft is required, but he won’t hit the panic button if his side fail to pick up any points against United and Chelsea. “People will make judgement calls after the first week,” he said, “but we know we just have to try hard.”
The Royals, who are without injured striker Leroy Lita, have lost just once during pre-season, against River Plate, but they have won six of eight friendlies this summer, including a 1-0 defeat of French champions Lyon.
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