Babb: Reid's vision made me sign

Peter Reid’s summer rebuilding plans persuaded Phil Babb the time was right to return to the Premiership.

Babb: Reid's vision made me sign
Tue, 28 May, 2002 - 17:29

Peter Reid’s summer rebuilding plans persuaded Phil Babb the time was right to return to the Premiership.

The 31-year-old Republic of Ireland international turned his back on Champions League football and his Double-winning Sporting Lisbon team-mates to become Reid’s first signing since the end of last season’s ill-fated campaign.

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