Time to reflect for Coppell following crunch talks with Reading's director of football Hammond

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Coppell is reported to be considering ending his successful four-and-a-half-year spell at the Madejski Stadium in the wake of the Royals' relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

But the 52-year-old has 12 months remaining on his contract and Reading are eager for him to mastermind an immediate return to the top flight.

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Time to think: Steve Coppell will consider his options after Reading's relegation

"I had a very clear meeting with Steve," Hammond told the Reading Evening Post.

"Now we need to spend a bit of time to digest and reflect on what has happened.

"Steve and I will continue to talk and I will keep in contact with the chairman.

"Of course we are disappointed with what has happened, but there is nothing we can do about it now."

Reading chairman John Madejski admits the blame for relegation must be shared throughout the club but left no doubt that Coppell still has a future with the Royals.

"Everyone is culpable, including myself and the players," he said. "But we definitely want Steve to stay and we will be doing everything we can to keep him."