Sidwell set for Madejski farewell

Last updated : 03 May 2007 By Angus Muller
Steve Coppell is resigned to losing the midfielder but he has said he will play on Saturday.

"Steve will definitely play this weekend," confirmed Coppell. "But I'm resigned to him leaving in the summer, although I'm prepared to be surprised.

"It's the right game for him to be involved in, pure and simple. It has nothing to do with anything else."

Newcastle are leading the rumours race to sign Sidwell.