Billy Reid
Personal information
Date of birth (1938-03-31)31 March 1938
Place of birth Motherwell, Scotland
Date of death 20 July 2021(2021-07-20) (aged 83)
Youth career
Wishaw
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1961 Motherwell 56 (8)
1961–1968 Airdrieonians 122 (6)
Total 178 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Billy Reid (31 March 1938 – 20 July 2021) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half for Wishaw, before signing for Motherwell on his 17th birthday where he was part of the legendary Ancell Babes team. He then moved to Airdrieonians, before joining the Broomfield club's coaching staff.[1][2] He also worked for Airdrieonians as a scout.[3] His younger brother Sammy Reid also played for Motherwell.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Club, Motherwell Football (20 July 2021). "Billy Reid (1938-2021)".
  2. ↑ "Billy Reid". www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
  3. 1 2 "Billy Reid". airdrie.


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