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• Manager:Brian McDermott

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Coppell in Sidwell link

24 Sep 2007 - 15:01:42

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Reading manager Steve Coppell has hinted that he may make a move to bring Steve Sidwell back to the club in the January transfer window.

The 24-year-old midfielder left the Royals and joined Chelsea in the summer on a free transfer but has found his first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge extremely limited.

Jose Mourinho's departure and the appointment of Avram Grant as Blues boss has also intensified speculation suggesting Sidwell's days at Chelsea could be numbered.

Coppell is monitoring the situation carefully, telling the Daily Star: "I'd fully anticipate that we'll supplement the squad in January, definitely.

"I want good players and Siddy is a good player. He's one of many I'd love to bring here.

"Do I feel sorry for him? No, not at all. It's ironic that he's not getting a game there when we very much wanted him to have a game here but que sera sera."

Sidwell has made only two starts for Chelsea so far this season.