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.

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.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Midleton v Mayfield United - 2026 Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup First Round Hegarty double downs Mayfield and ensures Midleton advance 
Arsenal v Aston Villa - Women's FA Cup - fourth round - Meadow Park Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal after 11-year stay
Cork City legend Derek Coughlan appointed as new Women's manager Cork City legend Derek Coughlan appointed as new Women's manager
CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Republic of IrelandPlace: Stadium of LightPlace: PortugalPlace: LisbonPlace: EnglandPlace: EuropePerson: BabbPerson: ReidPerson: Peter ReidPerson: Phil BabbPerson: PeterPerson: JardelPerson: Mario JardelPerson: Kevin PhillipsPerson: Michael OwenPerson: Roy KeanePerson: MickPerson: McCarthyPerson: KeaneEvent: PremiershipEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: Sporting LisbonOrganisation: Black Cats’Organisation: LiverpoolOrganisation: CoventryOrganisation: BradfordOrganisation: MillwallOrganisation: SportingOrganisation: Ireland
<p>Seamus Coleman of Everton. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)</p>

Seamus Coleman announces end of Everton playing career

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited