Press conference

[Alivey]

I think it will be copps annoucing a new signing, maybe finally a big name?? it is exciting to see

[loyalroyal4life]

i am not sure why everyone wants curbs, he is a good manager but it will be a step back, he is not the right man for a team in need of rebuilding.


the conference will be coppell thanking everyone for not making the effort in the car park so he can finally have a long summer off playing golf

[tomrfcurz]

I really think its going to be one similar to the appointment of a new manager with chairman thanking Steve etc but i really can't see a new gaffer by tomorrow, same with a new signing

[Terminal Boardom]

I don't think this is a press conference to announce a new manager - I think this is a way for Steve to say goodbye properly. Remember all the who-ha surrounding the press conference to announce that he was staying on as manager?! Plus it will give the chairman more air time on the TV won't it!

If only it wasn't the case.

Who knows, maybe one after one the players will enter the conference and apologise for letting everyone down

[Deathy]

I would love it to be Curbs, but just can't see him coming to us. Hope so, but...

So why come to the last 5 Reading games? - he has no ties with the club and its not as if we've been playing lovely football.......turning up for 1 or 2 games then fair enough he's just watching football BUT turning up to the last 5 games, hmmmm, he's obviously interested!?

Has he though? Can anyone confirm this?

Be great if it he was the new manager.

[The 17 Bus]

A few fans going down to the Madstad tomorrow I understand, 9-30 to 10 am pre conference to say TY to Coppell, think I will make an appearance.

[loyalroyal4life]

A few fans going down to the Madstad tomorrow I understand, 9-30 to 10 am pre conference to say TY to Coppell, think I will make an appearance.

dont they know people have work

[Row Z Royal]

i am not sure why everyone wants curbs, he is a good manager but it will be a step back, he is not the right man for a team in need of rebuilding.

LOL

That make Curbishley exactly the right man for the job.

[namroyal]

Well, now is exactly the right time to announce a new manager. The planning for next season starts immediately, yes, the players have time off, but the club needs to know where it's going financially and what resources the new manager will need/want to work with. There is a massive amount of planning to do before next season starts - I'm guessing we'll want to trim the squad size a bit. It would be unhealthly to have a long period with nobody in charge. I wouldn't be surprised if a new manager is announced tomorrow.

[Terminal Boardom]

I dont have a problem with Curbs. Did well at Charlton on a budget which is, after all, the SJM way.

[adamh4608]

MAY BE COPPELL HAS BEEN GIVEN A JOB UPSTAIRS

[Millsy]

MAY BE COPPELL HAS BEEN GIVEN A JOB UPSTAIRS

Is God retiring?

I think Coppell would do a good job.

After all he has all the right credentials: performing miracles, doing incredible good, but nevertheless having a few ungrateful blinkered morons.

[loyalroyal4life]

MAY BE COPPELL HAS BEEN GIVEN A JOB UPSTAIRS

so where does nicky hammond go?

[loyalroyal4life]

i am not sure why everyone wants curbs, he is a good manager but it will be a step back, he is not the right man for a team in need of rebuilding.

LOL

That make Curbishley exactly the right man for the job.

curbs is more than likely to leave more deadwood in the squad than say brendan rodgers

[Stooper]

I agree with Dirk.

Reading have previously held PC's just to confirm a player signing a 1 year extension, so I think this will be either a full and frank statement as to his departure (although we already know why) or at a long shot a capacity for Steve upstairs.

A new manager will not be announced for another week or so unless an internal appointment will be made. It could also be to highlight which of the backroom staff will be leaving with SSC.

[themadstad]

I agree with Dirk.

Reading have previously held PC's just to confirm a player signing a 1 year extension, so I think this will be either a full and frank statement as to his departure (although we already know why) or at a long shot a capacity for Steve upstairs.

A new manager will not be announced for another week or so unless an internal appointment will be made. It could also be to highlight which of the backroom staff will be leaving with SSC.

For example the sacking of Wally Downes - reported already by external sources mind!

[Jackson Corner]

MAY BE COPPELL HAS BEEN GIVEN A JOB UPSTAIRS

so where does nicky hammond go?

To hell for saying Fae and Kebe were good players.

[Paul Cowin]

If Curbs has been at the last five games...would he really want to manage us

[Alivey]

maybe with a £1.5m bid for quashie and £7m for scott parker he thinks he can turn things around

[No Hoops]

I like the idea of Sir Steve becoming Director of Football.

Wasn't Hammond approached by Arsenal last year, perhaps he could be off?

Not sure a new Manager would like Steve hanging around though.