When asked about Lee Bowyer’s reception at Elland Road he told the Daily Telegraph: "I was jeered by the Newcastle fans who think I'm a monkey head. You've got to be able to have a laugh in this game, though."
Whatever you think of the clubs Reid has managed or the way his teams play football, it’s fairly difficult to dislike him.
After all anyone who spent £6.75million of Mackem cash on Tore Andre Flo must have a great sense of humour.