Coppell on facing the club he used to play for

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Angus Muller
"It was always the chairman's dream to host Manchester United in a league game and we have got to make sure the dream doesn't evaporate," said Coppell.

"We have to make sure we are at the top of our game because undoubtedly if we don't play well we will be beaten.

"But this game is not going to decide our Premiership future because the chances are Manchester United will beat most teams. It is not a critical factor in our longevity in this division.

"So in a way that will make us more carefree. It is our first game against one of the acknowledged big boys so we will play our own game and see what happens.

"And that is what the players want to do. We have our particular style and we would like to continue that way. We do realise we might have to temper it as the season progresses depending on the opposition and injuries but certainly at the moment we would like to put our heads in the sand and do our own thing."