League One - Copppell rules out Brighton role

PA Sport - Fri, 06 Nov 15:59:00 2009

Steve Coppell has ruled himself out of the running to become the new manager of Brighton.

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Coppell was among the favourites to succeed Russell Slade, who was sacked by the Seagulls last Sunday, and return to the club he left in 2003. But chairman Tony Bloom has now been forced to look elsewhere.

Bloom told The Argus: "Steve was one of the first names to spring to mind, and would have been a leading candidate for the job, but on initial contact he ruled himself out."

He added: "He is enjoying his time out of the game after leaving Reading last summer and I think only a very high-profile job could tempt him back into football at this time.

"We have had a high number of quality applicants and have now refined the shortlist and will continue with the process of evaluating and interviewing the leading contenders."

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  1. Are you arrogant or what, Karen? I don't see what a­ fan of a team which has been falling like a stone for­ the last few years has to tease others about. Not long­ ago, S'ton where playing the likes of Arsenal and­ ManU, now they are in the relegation zone of League one­ playing the likes of Wycombe Wanderers (no offence­ meant to the latter).

    On the other hand, I do admire­ your courage for still admitting to be a fan of theirs!

    From Anthony B, on Tue 10 Nov 12:43PM

  2. CANT WAIT UNTIL 16.30 SUNDAY,YOU ARE GOING TO SEE THE­ BEST GROUND IN THIS LEAGUE,AND THE TYPE OF GROUND YOU­ SOULD HAVE.YOUR GOAL KEEPER IS GOING TO HAVE A SORE­ BACK DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF TIMES HE WILL BE PICKING THE­ BALL OUT OF THE NET.LOL.
    GOOD LUCK GETTING A NEW BOSS­ YOU WILL NEED IT.

    From KAREN, on Sun 8 Nov 8:02AM

  3. the man is a genius. he would of taken you gay boys to­ the premiurship within 4 seasons.

    ccfc

    From seasons12379, on Sat 7 Nov 9:49PM

  4. I don't blame Coppell,who would want one of the­ least-secure jobs in English football?

    From rorykinvig, on Sat 7 Nov 7:28PM

  5. I am damn glad that the club is looking for a new­ manager. I have written many weeks ago that the club­ should get a new manager. I knew Slade couldnt get the­ club up the ladder. Have to be quick , get the manager­ and get to Championship league soon.

    From ylahn, on Sat 7 Nov 7:13PM

  6. Steve Coppell should be the next Tranmere Rovers­ manger. With backing from Peter Johnson this would be a­ marriage made in heaven!

    From TERRY G, on Sat 7 Nov 12:44PM

  7. seagulls for ever come on get a good manager lets ­ fly up the league quick

    From holton211, on Fri 6 Nov 11:21PM

  8. Steve Coppell is suffering a little bit of burnout. The­ vacation will do him good. He will be back. Football is­ in his blood. If Brighton is willing to wait, they­ might have an excellent manager to lead up to greater­ heights...

    From benjamin.chong, on Fri 6 Nov 4:55PM
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