Andy Reid(b 1982)

**OwlsFan** · 19/01/2011, 3:47 PM

Originally Posted by Junior

I'd agree with that and also think the same is true of Stephen Reid. Both good players, no question but I cant help feeling that they have been given an elevated status purely because they havent featured for one reason or another.

I agree on Andy Reid (the other Reid has retired from international football) but I suppose the problem is that Trap has excluded him from the squad and included less talented players. I thought Reid was class when he first hit the scene and was playing for Forest at a lower level but the truth is he hasn't made it at Premiership level. He is definitely worth a squad place but he isn't the unrecognised Messiah.

**Junior** · 19/01/2011, 8:36 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

(the other Reid has retired from international football)

Yeah I know but prior to reitrement and even post retirement I think my comment holds true.

**geysir** · 20/01/2011, 11:26 AM

I think there is an element of truth in regards to Steven Reid, absence makes the heart grow fonder. But I think that there is little to question in regards to a fit Steven Reid and what he would have brought to the team. Robson identified him as central to the team way back and also Trap would have been purring contentedly with a fit Steven Reid and quite content with him in CM. At present, an almost permanently banjaxed Steven Reid would not bring much to the set up and it would be foolish to think he would.

**gastric** · 25/01/2011, 7:42 AM

Speed surprised at Reid's omission from Irish squad.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...d-2509014.html

**TrapAPony** · 31/01/2011, 1:49 PM

SkySports_Simon: #SkySources Andy Reid having medical at BlackpoolFC. Fee agreed with SunderlandFC for around �1m #SSNTDD

**SwanVsDalton** · 31/01/2011, 1:57 PM

Good move but he's running out of chances at Premiership level. If Adam moves, it's a great opportunity to become Blackpool's go-to creative force. Keep them in the Premiership and remind everyone (especially Trap) how good he is.

**tetsujin1979** · 31/01/2011, 1:59 PM

confirmed (sort of)
from http://twitter.com/#!/SkySports_Simo...89269631713281

Andy Reid joins BlackpoolFC until the end of the season. #SSNTDD

**Brendan 82** · 31/01/2011, 2:09 PM

Great news

**shakermaker1982** · 31/01/2011, 2:23 PM

Reidy can do a job at Blackpool. Ireland recall next if he impresses?

**Noelys Guitar** · 31/01/2011, 2:45 PM

Taken from BBc site "Andy Reid to Blackpool!? At least sales of pies in Blackpool will not be impacted by Charlie Adam's probable departure!"
Joking apart great move for Reid. Guaranteed playing time. No reason he can't get back to the level he showed for Sunderland last season during Sunderland's good run of early/mid season results.

**theworm2345** · 31/01/2011, 3:24 PM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

Reidy can do a job at Blackpool. Ireland recall next if he impresses?

He could be impressing for Barcelona and I still doubt it would happen.

**Sullivinho** · 31/01/2011, 3:34 PM

I'd be shocked if he ever wears the green again while Trap is in charge. Great move for him though, he could become a real hero in those parts if he turns it on.

**tricky_colour** · 31/01/2011, 6:39 PM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...sunderland-for
Official: Blackpool sign Andy Reid from Sunderland for undisclosed fee

**seanfhear** · 31/01/2011, 6:39 PM

Blackpool play attacking football and Andy is an attacking player so it could be a good move for him.

Rrightly or wrongly we(Ireland) are not an attacking team so Andy does not really suit our "style"

**the bear** · 31/01/2011, 7:05 PM

great move for him, if he puts the work in and gets as fit as he was at the start of last year he will be immense in that team, look how good adam looks playing for them. if he doesn't put the work in he'll be answering phones in reidys cabs this time next year

**Charlie Darwin** · 31/01/2011, 8:53 PM

Charlie Adam deal is definitely off now. Not sure if that's bad or good for Andy, but Ollie definitely picked him up as a like-for-like swap so probably bad.

**Serb** · 01/02/2011, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Charlie Adam deal is definitely off now. Not sure if that's bad or good for Andy, but Ollie definitely picked him up as a like-for-like swap so probably bad.

It does look like Holloway picked him up as an Adam replacement, but Blackpool seem to switch between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, so I think Reid and Adam could be accommodated quite well in either of those systems. He could fit in on the left side of attack (the kind of position Robinho was playing for City) instead of Grandin / Varney, or maybe on the left side of midfield, with Adam moving to the right-hand side of the middle three as he has done on a good few occasions this season already.

**drummerboy** · 01/02/2011, 7:48 AM

Steve Bruce was talking yesterday about Andy Reid. He said last season he got himself really fit and in great shape for 4 months and played great football, but he got injured and never got himself right after that. Says it all really.

**elroy** · 01/02/2011, 8:26 AM

Last chance saloon for Andy I think. No doubting his talent but he now needs to get fit, stay fit and play well consistently. If he does, he could find himself back in the Irish fold and at a bigger club in 18 months. If he doesnt, well....

**Charlie Darwin** · 01/02/2011, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Serb

It does look like Holloway picked him up as an Adam replacement, but Blackpool seem to switch between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, so I think Reid and Adam could be accommodated quite well in either of those systems. He could fit in on the left side of attack (the kind of position Robinho was playing for City) instead of Grandin / Varney, or maybe on the left side of midfield, with Adam moving to the right-hand side of the middle three as he has done on a good few occasions this season already.

It's hard to tell - Adam is the go to player in that side and all the other midfielders work hard to enable him to be that player. Not sure if that will suit Reid.