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Coppell is set for job at Reading

Steve Coppell is expected to be named Reading's new manager in the next 48 hours.

The Brighton manager went to the top of Reading's list when Glenn Hoddle pulled out of the race to succeed West Ham-bound Alan Pardew and negotiations on a financial package are expected to be concluded in the near future.

Brighton, who are top of Division Two, will be awarded about £100,000 in compensation as part of the deal.

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Alan Pardew
Berkshire, England
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Newcastle United
Reading FC
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