05/20/2008 - Reading, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reading coach Steve Coppell has decided to remain with the club following their relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season.
Coppell's future had been called into question after the Royals' demotion, but he has now opted to stay on after talks with the club's director of football Nick Hammond and chairman John Madejski.
"I'm very pleased to be staying," Coppell told the club's official website.
"At the end of the season I needed some time to reflect and think about what was the best course of action for both myself and for Reading Football Club.
"The reaction of the supporters had a bearing on my decision, as did my relationship with the chairman and everyone at the club.
"I'm now looking forward to the new season and the significant challenge of trying to regain our place in the Premier League."
"I firmly believe that Steve is the best person to take us back into the Premier League and I've maintained all along that I want to keep him," Madejski said. "Steve and I enjoy an extremely good relationship and I'm pleased that we have the chance to continue it.
"Despite relegation, the club is built on very solid foundations and, with Steve at the helm, we believe that we have the potential to continue the rapid growth and success that we've enjoyed in the last few years."
Coppell took charge of the Royals in October 2003 and guided the club to the Championship title in 2005-06, before they finished eighth in their first campaign in England's top-flight.
However, they suffered relegation on the final day of the campaign just ended, returning to the second tier alongside Derby County and Birmingham City.
Former England and Manchester United winger Coppell had previously enjoyed spells in charge of Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion.
(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)
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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
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Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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