Steve Coppell
Football manager and player
Born
July 9th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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This individual had a successful career as a football player and manager. As a player, career spanned from 1972 to 1983, primarily with the club Crystal Palace, where notable achievements included helping the team reach the FA Cup final in 1976. Transitioning into management, he led several clubs including Reading, where he secured promotion to the Premier League in 2006, and also managed Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at various times. His managerial career included numerous accolades in both club and league competitions.
Played for Crystal Palace
Managed Reading to Premier League promotion
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