Size matters for frustrated Coppell

STEVE COPPELL claimed his side had been a victim of the ‘little Reading’ syndrome after a controversial penalty gave Tottenham all three points at White Hart Lane.

Reading debutant Greg Halford was adjudged to have handled inside the penalty area in the 39th minute but Coppell insisted referee Alan Wiley had rejected Tottenham’s initial appeal before changing his mind.

Robbie Keane stepped up to slam home the penalty and Spurs held on to record a victory that pushes them into sixth place in the Premiership.