Chairman John Madejski hopes that Steve Coppell will stay as manager of the Royals.

Coppell has confirmed to the Club he will take some time to reflect on events following our cruel relegation to the Championship at Derby on Sunday.

The Chairman told readingfc.co.uk this afternoon that he wants Steve to remain our boss.

He said, "I hope that Steve decides to stay with us. He has enjoyed great success here.

"On top of that, we know that the fans want him to stay, there can be no question about that, he has their full backing.

"I hope he takes that full support into consideration over the next few days.

"Everybody is hopeful that he will stay, and of course he has a year remaining on his contract with us and I hope he can honour that.

"I will be doing everything in my power to persuade him to stay, of course."