Billy Reid (footballer, born 1938) explained

Billy Reid
Birth Date:31 March 1938
Birth Place:Motherwell, Scotland
Youthclubs1:Wishaw
Years1:1955–1961
Clubs1:Motherwell
Caps1:56
Goals1:8
Years2:1961–1968
Clubs2:Airdrieonians
Caps2:122
Goals2:6
Totalcaps:178
Totalgoals:14

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Billy Reid (1938-2021). Motherwell Football. Club. 20 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Billy Reid. www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
  3. Web site: Billy Reid. airdrie.