Former Sunderland and Manchester City manager Peter Reid is a new – but very familiar face – to Wigan Athletic’s pre-season look.
The ex-England international was at the club’s Euxton training base over the weekend to help welcome the players back before they departed for a week-long trip to Spain.
And boss Paul Cook admits it was a no-brainer to dip into Reid’s wealth of experience.
“How can someone like that not be of any use to us?” said new Latics boss Paul Cook.
“Peter’s a vastly-experienced figure in the game, and his presence will be of great benefit to us.”
Reid, who prepresented England at the 1986 World Cup – has offered his expertise on a voluntary basis, with no cost to the club whatsoever.