Coppell on win at Bolton

Last updated : 26 April 2007 By Angus Muller
Reading beat Bolton 3 - 1 at the Reebok with two goals from Kevin Doyle and one from Stephen Hunt.

The win sees Reading in 7th place in the final European spot.

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Steve Coppell is of course delighted with his teams Premiership achievements but he's concered the club are not ready for a European adventure.

"I have always said we are not ready. It could be not good for us," he said.

"We would have to have a bigger squad which we could not afford and over time could prove to be cumbersome and a hindrance.

"Europe is a feather in the cap but no gravy train. It won't be accident where we finish in the table. After 38 games you end up where you deserve. For us to come here and beat Bolton is a bit of an acid test.

"We lose a lot of games because we are not prepared to sit back for a draw. We try to win very game."