GOAL – According to reports in
Asia, former Sunderland, Manchester City and Leeds United boss Peter Reid
has turned down an offer to take over the Iranian national team.
The ex-Everton and England midfielder told the Asian Football
Confederation’s official homepage that while he thought a three-year
contract with Team Melli was a tempting prospect, he decided to say no.
Reid he did not give any reasons for his refusal.
"It’s international football and they’ve got some decent players around
Europe," the 51-year-old told Asia's governing body.
"Obviously I know Andranik (Teymourian) at Bolton and I like (Javad)
Nekounam at Osasuna."
Since leaving Coventry City in 2005, Reid has become a FIFA-registered agent
and is currently working for Singapore TV.
Iran is looking to install a new coach before qualification for the 2010
World Cup starts in February.
The West Asians have also been linked to Winfried Schaefer who took Cameroon
to the 2002 World Cup.
