Philippine Daily Inquirer
REIGNING UFL champion Global unveiled
former Glasgow Rangers defender Bryan Reid as its new coach Thursday,
underlining its serious bid to contend in the AFC Presidents Cup and keep its
two other titles this year.
The 42-year-old Scottish coach, who had a
checkered playing career that included stints in the European Champions League
with Rangers, is coming off a five-year managerial spell with Ayr United in
Scotland, a team which he steered to promotion in the top flight.
“It’s a new experience for me as a coach,”
said the 6-foot-2 Reid, the most high-profile mentor to have been tapped by a
UFL club.
“Obviously my goal is to bring as much
success. The great thing is that the Presidents Cup is here and it’s a big
attraction for myself and great prestige for the club.”
Reid’s first game in charge will be
against Manila Nomads on Sunday in the round of 16 of the PFF Smart Club
Championship, where Global is defending champion.
Global owner Dan Palami, who was
introduced to Reid by a London-based agent, said the Scottish coach’s experience
will give the club added competitive edge.
Meanwhile, UFL powerhouse Loyola Meralco
faces Cavite’s Flame United today in the Round of 16 of the Smart Club
Championship at 4 p.m. at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
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