Day Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Steve Coppell has resigned from his position as manager at Bristol City Football Club with immediate effect. The 55-year-old informed chairman Steve Lansdown of his decision yesterday, and has released a statement through the League Managers Association. Steve Coppell says: "It is with the deepest regret that I confirm my departure from Bristol City. I have made my decision after very careful consideration and I believe that it is in the best interests of both the club and me personally that we go our separate ways. "Bristol City is an excellent club, with brilliant support and a chairman with great ambition for the club's future. Whilst I was looking forward to the challenge of leading the players in this season's campaign, unfortunately, it has become clear over recent weeks, that I found I could not, for whatever reason, become passionate about the role and give the commitment the position demands. "I appreciate that the timing of my departure is not ideal, but I believe it is best for the club to appoint a new manager or indeed appoint Keith Millen, who has a deep knowledge of the club and the squad, at this stage of the season. That individual can then make decisions on signing players before the window closes and work with the squad for the full campaign. "I am retiring from football management but still feel I have a contribution to make to the game sometime in the future. I would like to sincerely thank the chairman and the board for their understanding and I wish the club and its supporters every success." Chairman Steve Lansdown says: "Steve's prestigious career as a player, coupled with his experiences and successes as a manager are in no doubt. His footballing pedigree made him our prime target to manage the club early this year. "It is disappointing for any club to part company with its manager at this stage of the season. However, we respect Steve's decision, one that allows us the opportunity to appoint his successor and give that individual the full season to work with the squad." http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~2119540,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Marina Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Bloody hell, talk about jumping ship early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 They have already replaced Coppell with Keith Millen on a 3 year deal. http://www.bcfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10327~2119553,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I think it was brave of steve to be honest about his commitment to the club and why he wanted to leave. If more managers were like that instead of waiting for the big pay off which comes with sacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Shouldn't of took the job on in the first place, say Savage joined Derby and after 2 months turned round and said look I can't play here I'm not committed to the job I'm sure everyone would be slating him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 actually i would be glad to get his massive salary out of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Shaun Barker then say he's on 5k a week and wanted to quit 100 days after joining?. Players sign contracts and managers expect the players to stay committed to the club for the duration, why should it be any different for managers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 he has obviously had a change of heart about football in general and if somone wanted to leave because of their happiness i would be fully supportive as should any decent homosapian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Don't be a homo, we may aswell scrap contracts then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Steve Coppell now 5/1 for the next Villa manager at Skybet http://www.skybet.com/betting/football/manager-specials/t10002896.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 "I am retiring from football management but still feel I have a contribution to make to the game sometime in the future. I would like to sincerely thank the chairman and the board for their understanding and I wish the club and its supporters every success." they obviously haven't read that then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I wouldn't believe anything he said, when he joined I bet he spoke about the future and how excited he was to be there blah blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Marina Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Be a bit shocking seeing as he's retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I reckon Villa have been in contact. Or Sky Sports, Five Live, ESPN and ITV are trying to ring him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Forests transfers panel finally got there man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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