Duke Set For Reid Reunion

Last updated : 23 September 2003 By Kevin Markey
Reid gave the Scotsman his professional chance at Sunderland.

Speaking on www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk he said:
"It will be a little bit special playing against the team he's managing now.

"I feel a bit sorry for Leeds at the moment. They're not having the best of times and I imagine the last thing they want is a banana skin like us in their path.

"But if we can go there and do well for the first 20 minutes then you never know.

"The other side of the coin is that we could suffer a backlash and they kick-start their season at our expense."

However, Duke agrees with current manager Andy King in seeing the visit of Peterborough United as the big match of the week.

He said: "Success in the league has to be the priority.

"The Leeds game is a wonderful chance for individuals to test themselves against Premiership stars.

"They have got some fantastic players in their team and I'm sure it'll be an enjoyable night for our supporters.

"Talking of players, I know Michael Bridges from our time at Sunderland.

"He's had a terrible time with injuries over the last couple of years.

"I hope once he gets back into the first team picture, he stays there."