35 Facts About Peter Reid

Peter Reid was born on 20 June 1956 and is an English football manager, pundit and former player.

Peter Reid built his reputation as one of England's brightest midfield talents of the time at Bolton Wanderers, before signing for Everton in 1982.

Peter Reid received his first senior England call-up that year, and represented his country at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and 1988 UEFA European Championship.

Peter Reid joined Queens Park Rangers in 1989, but moved on to Manchester City a year later to begin his managerial career.

Peter Reid spent three years at Maine Road as player-manager, and guided them to two fifth-place finishes in the First Division, the first of which saw them finish above their city rivals Manchester United.

Peter Reid was persuaded to resume his playing career after leaving Manchester City, and briefly played for Southampton, Notts County and Bury before returning to management with Sunderland in 1995.

Peter Reid won promotion to the Premier League with the club on two occasions and achieved two seventh-place finishes in the top division.

Peter Reid combined his role at the Stadium of Light with the job as manager of the England U21 for a brief spell in 1999.

Peter Reid was appointed manager of Coventry City in 2004 but his tenure lasted less than a year.

Peter Reid then worked as a pundit for the BBC at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and worked for Sky Sports and ESPN before returning to management with Thailand in 2008.

Peter Reid then managed Plymouth Argyle, taking over in June 2010, but was sacked after just over a year at the Devon club.

Peter Reid first won a medal when Bolton won the championship of the Football League Second Division in 1978, but he only enjoyed two seasons of First Division football before Bolton were relegated.

In that game, Peter Reid was recklessly challenged by Manchester United defender Kevin Moran who became the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup final.

Peter Reid was voted PFA Footballer of the Year in 1985, the same year that he collected a Football League title and European Cup Winner's Cup winner's medal.

Peter Reid's form was so good that year, he came 4th in the World Soccer player of the year award behind only Michel Platini, Preben Elkjaer and Diego Maradona.

In 2006, Peter Reid was awarded with the 'Everton Giant' accolade.

Peter Reid signed for Queens Park Rangers on a free transfer in 1989, but only stayed for one season before signing for Manchester City, who were managed by former Everton manager Howard Kendall.

Peter Reid brought a touch of guile and stability to the Saints side; despite playing only eight games he made a major contribution to the team's fortunes as Saints' season started to come together.

Peter Reid led them to some important victories, most specially over Newcastle United on 24 October 1993, a game in which Matt Le Tissier scored two goals.

Peter Reid was touted as a possible replacement for Branfoot, but he stated that, as Branfoot had brought him to the club, it would only be fair that he left as well.

Peter Reid then had brief playing spells with Notts County and Bury before he retired from playing.

Peter Reid made his return to management in March 1995 with Sunderland, who were battling relegation in the First Division.

Peter Reid kept the club up, and the following season they were crowned champions of the division and were promoted to the Premier League.

Peter Reid had a brief spell as manager of the England under-21 team in this season.

Peter Reid was dismissed in October 2002 after nearly eight years as Sunderland manager.

Peter Reid had even planned to apply for an Irish passport through his Drumcondra family connections.

The club was still in a poor financial state, and Peter Reid was forced to sell Harry Kewell and bring in cheaper signings from abroad as replacements.

Peter Reid was appointed manager of First Division side Coventry City in May 2004 with the aim of getting the club promoted to the Premier League.

Peter Reid's spell at Highfield Road lasted only eight months as he departed on 6 January 2005 with the club 20th in the Championship.

Peter Reid signed a four-year contract with an aim of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Peter Reid admitted to not knowing much about Thai football, and referring to his players by squad numbers rather than their Thai names.

On 9 September 2009, the Thailand Football Association announced that Peter Reid had left his position as manager; his contract was terminated by mutual consent after a year in charge.

Peter Reid endured an unexpectedly turbulent time with the Pilgrims who had just been relegated from the Football League Championship.

On 4 September 2014, Peter Reid was appointed manager of Mumbai City FC ahead of the inaugural Indian Super League season.

On 18 March 2016, it was announced that Peter Reid had returned to his first club Bolton Wanderers in a coaching capacity to assist interim manager Jimmy Phillips.