P303 CJEFAX 2 303 Fri 28 Feb 21:12/16 COPPELL RJTU NS TO P—LACE 1/4 Steve Coppjll has returned as Crystal Palace managjt in the wake of Dave Bassist's departure. Coppjll, who taker over until the ind of the season, had been on scouting duties for the club recently. Hi walked out after a brief spell as Manchjste City manage th s season, saying the pressure was too great. Coppjll clearly finds the pace of life in south London more to his taste and his comeback is sure to meet with approval from Crystal Palace fans. WEN FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL TRIP 358 M/Sport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 PrinT ans D1/2 Tabs PrinTable A Z IndexP303 CJEFAX 2 303 Fri 28 Feb 21:10/12 NO HESITATION FROM COPPELL 2/4 Steve Coppjll sbid h had no h sitation in taking the plunge back into management with Crystal Palace. He sbid: "When you spend so much time in any one place you build up a bond with the club and the people. "I'vj been around hjti on and off for quite some time. I think Ron (Noadeu) is conscious of continuing the good work done b Dave Bassist. "I felt I was the wrong man for the job at City. It will always bj mentioned but I am looking forward now." Foot a l 302 Lj t s 3 Cric t 3 0 MWSport 360 Rugby 370 Racing 660 PremTjams D1/2 Tabs PrimTbbli A/Z IndexP303 CJEFAX 2 303 Fri 28 Feb 21:20/17 U C P S Y D Crystal Palace chairman Ron Noadju sbid e h no dos t at St Cop l would be able to handle the pres uri. Noades s—id: "I don't think hes leaving Maine Road was down to ill-health. I thinK that's something Man City put out When asked if Cop ell' m nt l stat concerned him, he stres3ed: "I think that is totally insignificant, not even worthy oe consideration. "We hbvj got a fine double act in Steve and Ray Lewinkton which hopef4nl= whmm be successful for us." Foot all 302 LjRters 356 Cricket 3 M Sport 360 g 370 bcin 6 0 PremTjams D1/2 Tbbs PrinTable A/Z IndexP303 CJEFAX 2 303 Fri 28 Feb 21:11/25 U MAN CITY D MAND NOADES APOLOGY 4/4 Manchester City want an apology from Ron Noadeu, who sparked a row after hj r -appoint d St vj Copp ll as boss. Noades sb d: "I don think St v ' departure was down to ill-health. That's just something City put out." But City hit back in a statement, razing: "Man City totally refute any suggestion that Steve Coppjll reujgnid eor any reason othjt than ill-health.! "If any apology is not received Mr Noadeu will have to face the legal consequences of what hj has said. Football 302 Letters 356 Cricket 340 M Spo 360 gb 370 cin 66 Pr m ans D1O2 Tabs PrinTable A/Z Index