Monkey's Heed Gets International Call!

Last updated : 09 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

The Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday that Reid and ex-Canada coach Holger Osieck were the front-runners to replace Chanvit Phalajivin, who resigned last month after failing to lead Thailand to the final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.

But after Osieck - who led Urawa Reds to victory in the Asian Champions League last season - decided against returning to Asia, Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi announced the coup.

Toon fans had a wonderful time when Reid was Sunderland boss.

But to his credit, he took the "monkey's heed" jibes in good fun.

And even defended the Toon Army when a SKY TV reporter branded them "idiots" when they tried to disrupt a pitch-side interview that Reid was conducting.

Reid was quick to point out - on TV - "they (Newcastle fans) are doing no harm! I've got big ears and look like a monkey. So what's the problem?"

Good on yer Peter!