Mayo backing Coppell for Seagulls

Published : 02 Nov 2009 15:15:23

Former Brighton defender Kerry Mayo is backing ex-Seagulls boss Steve Coppell for a return to the club following Sunday's sacking of Russell Slade.Mayo played under Coppell, who stepped down as Reading boss in the summer, during his spell in charge at Albion from 2002 to 2003. Mayo told BBC Sussex: "He's a fantastic manager - second to none. "The way he prepares you is different class. There's no blade of grass he doesn't cover with his analysis." However, Mayo says departed boss Slade is .... read more