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Coppell plays down chances

03 Jul 2008 - 12:09:41

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Reading boss Steve Coppell does not believe his side has any divine right to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The Royals romped to the Championship title in 2006, but their two-year stay in the top-flight came to an end on the final day of last term despite a 4-0 victory at Derby County.

Coppell told the club's official website: "The fact we won promotion two years ago won't help us because it's a new challenge, everything's different.

"There might be some of the same players here, but it's one competitive league.

"A lot of teams will be gambling, there are new owners intent on getting into the Premier League.

"So it's a totally different situation from last time and what happened in the past will not help or hinder us now.

"There's a fresh plan with drive and determination for the season."