Steven Reid says he was offered a different role at Nottingham Forest before making the decision to leave the City Ground.
Reid announced last week he had left his position on Steve Cooper’s coaching staff to take up a new challenge. He plans to offer his services as a specialist coach “helping people improve their mental well-being, confidence, and leadership”.
The former Republic of Ireland international had been a key part of the set-up under Cooper, helping the Reds secure promotion to the Premier League. As caretaker boss he had overseen the club’s first win of last season, against Huddersfield Town, following the sacking of Chris Hughton - and he remained influential when the Welshman took charge.
