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Coppell cool on Lita tales

25 Sep 2007 - 07:51:56

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Reading boss Steve Coppell is preparing to take disciplinary action against striker Leroy Lita, if weekend newspaper allegations prove to be correct.

Coppell is well aware of the nature of the reports, but is waiting until after the Carling Cup clash with Liverpool before speaking to the England Under-21 international.

"I had been told on Friday lunchtime something might be in the paper, but I had already made my decision on Thursday night," Coppell confirmed.

"I haven't spoken to him about it yet and I felt it wasn't the right time to because he is going to be playing on Tuesday. I will have a chat with him in the fullness of time.

"I don't know how much substance there is to it. He has not volunteered any information to me and I will ask him about it at some stage, but it is not high up on my agenda.

"If it's true it's distasteful for sure. We will make a judgement call, but I don't want the threat of disciplinary action hanging over him.

"I want to get the facts first and it will happen in its own time. I'm not going to bust a gut to confront him about it. I will know when the occasion is right."