 Robson could replace former international team-mate Reid |
Former England captain Bryan Robson has "agreed in principle" to take over from Peter Reid as coach of Thailand's national team.
The 52-! year-old Robson has been out of management since parting company with Sheffield United in February 2008.
Thai Football Association president Worawi Makudi confirmed that Robson would visit the country next week to discuss terms.
"Robson has agreed in principle to become our coach," said Worawi.
"He's a big name and we think he could play a big part in improving Thai football."
Reid ended his one-year tenure earlier this month to join Stoke City as assistant to manager Tony Pulis.
Reid had signed a four-year contract in September 2008, and had suggested continuing his role as Thailand coach alongside his work at Stoke.
But Worawi rejected the proposal and his deal was terminated by mutual consent.
Former Manchester United midfielder Rob! son, cur rently a club ambassador at Old Trafford, has managed teams including West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough.
He has never been in charge of a national side, but was linked with the Republic of Ireland, while a deal to take over as Nigeria manager in 2003 broke down.
Thailand have made a steady start to their qualifying campaign for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar after securing draws against Jordan and Iran but face crucial back-to-back qualifiers against Singapore in November.
If a deal to sign Robson goes through, he would be in charge of guiding the team to the 2014 World Cup finals.
