New Bristol City manager Steve Coppell says he is prepared to work with a smaller squad than his predecessor. Previous City boss Gary Johnson had as many as 32 professionals on the Ashton Gate books last season, as he sought to improve results by dipping into the loan market. But former Reading manager Coppell, who officially took up his new post a week ago, is expected to operate with fewer players when the new Championship campaign kicks-off in August. Robins chairman Steve Lansdown warned against the expense of a spiralling wage bill last week and said he would like Coppell to work with a squad of 24 or 25 players.
Bristol Evening Post