BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -Former England international Peter Reid is set to coach Thailand's national football team, the country's football association said Wednesday.
Reid, a hard-tackling midfielder who played at several England clubs, has been given a four-year contract, Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi told The Associated Press.
"I want him to emphasize the fitness of the players and find a trainer to work with the team," Worawi said. "As this has always been our weakness, we want him to work particularly on this aspect as well as to teach new strategies and techniques to our players."
Worawi said Reid is expected to arrive in Thailand in August and make his debut on the international stage at the Asean football championships in December, given him to time to select his players from the Thailand Premier League.
Worawi said the two sides are still negotiating Reid's salary.
The 52-year-old Reid played 13 games for England and spent time at Bolton, Everton, Manchester City and Southampton among other clubs. He has also managed several English clubs, most recently Coventry in 2005, and is currently a TV football commentator.
Reid could not be immediately reached for comment.
