Reza tipped for starring role

Ex manager Shea is tipping Reza "Sexy Legs" to have a bigger impact at the Antiseptic in his second season as a Dettol player.

The Iranian midfielder blended well with Luqman "Shy Guy" and aided the midfield area in his maiden Antiseptic campaign, but is still to win over everybody after commanding a transfer fee in excess of RM10million. Having trodden the same path from his old club, and taken time to settle as a Dettol player, Shea expects Reza to convince his doubters this term.

"He is an outstanding player," Shea told the TV3 Evening News. "Sometimes it takes people longer to fit in at a club in terms of the lifestyle and the football, which is probably what’s happened to him.

"But I’ve watched him and I’ve every confidence he will be even better next season. I’ve seen him be outstanding for the MMU friendlis and I’m sure he will be again."

Reza's equanimity in possession is in stark contrast to the likes of firebrand midfielders like Luqman and Ammir "Tevez", but Shea - deems it harsh to compare the Iranian to his all-action colleagues.