The BBC reports that former England captain Bryan Robson has "agreed in principle" to become the next manager of Thailand's national football team.
Robson would, of course, replace Peter Reid, a former England team-mate of his, who left the position to return to English football as assistant manager of Premiership side Stoke City.
Robson is an interesting choice from the Thai FA. His seven year spell in charge of Middlesbrough, which ended 2001, remains the stand-out achievement on his management CV.
Robson showed initial management potential at Boro, though the close of his time saw fans turn against him with doubts over his tactics, style of play and transfer policy.
Robson did save West Brom from relegation 2004-2005, a feat that makes him the only manager to save a team bottom of the league at Christmas from relegation, though circumstance played a major part as final game results lifted Boro from bottom place to safety.
Though I don't rate Robson as a manager, his management career hasn't hit the heights of his glittering playing career, many of his former charges rate him as an excellent coach. Perhaps then Robbo, and his practical skills, are better suited to the demands of international football..
Only time will tell, but I'd like to be the first to say 'Sawasdee Krup, Robbo'.
1 comment:
Jon it will be interesting to see how Captain Marvel fairs here if he takes up the post.
I bet Peter Reid recommended him!
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