More on the confusion surrounding Thailand soccer coach Peter Reid’s potential move to EPL outfit Stoke City. Today’s Bangkok Post has this item:
Peter Reid will continue as the national team coach, according to Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Worawi Makudi.
Worawi’s statement came after he met the Englishman at a Thai restaurant in Manchester on Saturday night.
English Premeir League chairman Sir David Richards, who introduced Reid to Worawi, was also at the meeting.
Worawi and Reid shook hands in front of Thai journalists to signal an end to the will-he-stay-or-go saga.
“Everything has become clear. We have reached a conclusion that Reid will remain as Thailand’s coach. He is likely to return to Thailand this week,” Worawi told England-based Thai reporters.
Reid worked as assistant to Stoke City manager Tony Pulis last week but Worawi said this was not a serious matter because Reid had asked for his permission.
“He did not sign a contract with Stoke,” said Worawi.
“He just helped his friend. He cannot go anywhere at the moment because he is still under contract with the FAT.”
Once again, stay tuned…