Reading Football Club News

• Nickname:Royals
• Founded:1871
• Manager:Brian McDermott

• Ground:Madejski Stadium
• Capacity:24,200

Coppell warns Royals stars

30 Nov 2007 - 07:29:18

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Reading manager Steve Coppell has warned his squad that he will look to move on players who are not entirely happy at the Madejski Stadium.

Striker Leroy Lita has struggled to make his mark this season, while England left-back Nicky Shorey continues to be the subject of rumours linking him with West Ham United.

Coppell told the Reading Chronicle: "The one thing I will say, and that goes for everyone here, is that I only want players who want to play for the club.

"If they don't and for whatever reason that might be, it's best for all concerned if they move on.

"Supporters only want players who want to be here giving their all. That rule undoubtedly applies to the whole squad including Leroy and Nicky. That doesn't change for different individuals.

"In my opinion, that has always been the best way of doing things.

"If someone doesn't want to be here and they are not happy with the way things are going, then it's in their best interests and ours that they move somewhere else."