Mentors Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Reid's departure regarded by fans, critics as best outcome Few tears were shed as Thai fans and critics yesterday welcomed the end of Peter Reid's tenure as national team coach Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi announced yesterday that he had terminated Reid's contract with the FAT. The move was agreed by mutual consent as the former Sunderland boss wanted to be assistant to Stoke City manager Tony Pulis, according to Worawi who called Reid on Tuesday night. "I agree with the decision. Our national pride is important," said Pinit Ngampring, head of the Cheer Thai Power Club, the biggest fan club in Thai football. "He hurt our feelings. He was still under contract with Thailand but worked at Stoke City. I think this was a serious case." Reid, 53, told the English media last month that he wanted to work in the English Premier League and did not have a problem being Pulis' assistant. Although the Thai national team do not have matches until they play Singapore home and away in the Asian Cup qualifying round in November, Reid should have been here to watch national team players and look for young stars, Pinit said. He said Thailand under Reid had not made much progress, although the players looked to have more discipline and trained harder. Pinit suggested that if the next national coach is a foreigner, then he should be tasked with overseeing the whole system from youth to full national level. Veteran sports writer Thepachai Winothai of Daily News said it was apparent that Reid's heart was not here. "His heart is in England with Stoke City, so let him go. It's useless to keep him," he said. Thepachai said he was upset when Reid told the English media of his desire to work at Stoke when he still was Thailand's coach. Reid's assistant Steve Darby has been appointed acting national coach until a new one is named. Darby said he did not have a problem being head coach or assistant coach. "I don't have any problem working as the national coach. I know the players a lot and the Asian Cup qualifying round is coming up and I am looking forward to this," he said. "I think by next week, the FAT will sort it out. I have been watching the players from the TPL (Thai Premier League) every week and have got a lot of information about the players." Charnvit Phalajivin, who quit as national coach last year and was succeeded by Reid, said Darby was a good choice to replace Reid. "Steve has been working with the team for one year so he should not have any problem," he said. "We should look forward. The FAT must appoint a new coach as soon as possible." http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/23576/reid-departure-regarded-by-fans-critics-as-best-outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Gotta hand it to Reid though, he isn't saying anything, good on him. Nothing about the work permit issues, not getting paid, or the rest of the story. Just let him move on. Hire a Thai coach or coach by committee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Peter Reid Sad To Be Leaving Thailand The former Manchester City boss has made it clear that leaving his adopted country is hard for him... Former Manchester City boss Peter Reid has expressed his sadness to be leaving Thailand after just a year. His contract as Thailand's national coach was terminated on Wednesday. However, Reid cannot wait to start work again in the Premier League, after being appointed assistant manager at Stoke City. A clause in his contract allowed him to leave Thailand, if he received an offer from an English club. "I've come to an agreement with the Thai FA. They've been very helpful and I've got a great relationship with the chairman Worawi Makudi. I would like to go on record in thanking them for everything. Being an international manager is great," said Reid on the official Stoke City website. "Logistically, it was just too difficult to stay on. But we shake hands and go on our separate ways. I still have many friends over there though and will always look out for their results." Thailand are next in action on November 14 when they play Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup qualification with Reid's assistant, Steve Darby, acting as caretaker boss until a new manager is officially appointed. http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/09/10/1492027/peter-reid-sad-to-be-leaving-thailand no bitter words so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 if the managerial contract has a clause which says the manager can have 2 girls per night(FAT psys)then i'm available....... can't be a difficult job as the Thai team don't win that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 this idea is not bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbaron Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 The former Manchester City boss has made it clear that leaving his adopted country is hard for him... Former Manchester City boss Peter Reid has expressed his sadness to be leaving Thailand after just a year. Poor lad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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