Dylan Reid Explained

Dylan Reid
Birth Date:1 March 2005
Birth Place:Kilbirnie, Scotland[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Crystal Palace
Clubnumber:45
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:St Mirren
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Crystal Palace
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:St Mirren
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Queen's Park (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Crystal Palace
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–2022
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2022–
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:10:31, 2 February 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:10:31, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

Dylan Reid (born 1 March 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace, as a midfielder. He was the youngest player in St Mirren's history to make a competitive appearance.

Club career

St Mirren

Reid made his professional debut aged 16 years and six days, coming off the bench in the 88th minute of a 3–0 Scottish Premiership defeat against Rangers. He became the youngest debutant in St Mirren history.[2] Shortly after this, Reid reportedly attracted interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich who were interested in signing him for their academy and had brought him over to visit their facilities. However, Reid declined the offer and decided to stay at St Mirren.[3] He also garnered interest earlier in his youth career from Primeira Liga side Benfica and had a trial period with them.[4]

In March 2021, Reid signed a new contract with St Mirren lasting until summer 2023.[5] In April 2021, it was announced that he would miss two weeks of action for St Mirren, to focus on school work.[6] He made his 1st career start in September 2021, during a 0-0 draw with Dundee United.[7] Following the game, St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin praised Reid but said he lacked physicality and needed to "put more weight on."[8]

Reid did not appear in another first team game until December 2021, when he was recalled to the squad for a game against Celtic due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad.[9] He played the full game, which ended in a goalless draw, in central midfield. He was then loaned to Queen's Park in February 2022.[10]

In July 2022, Reid rejected a contract offer from Celtic after St Mirren accepted a bid of £125,000 for the player.[11] According to St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson, he was earmarked as a development signing for Celtic B but chose to remain at the club as he "backed himself" to break into the first-team at St Mirren.[12]

Crystal Palace

In February 2023, Reid moved to Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee, initially joining their Academy squad.[13] [14]

International career

Reid was called up to the Scotland national under-17 football team in September 2021, captaining the team against Wales.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dylan Reid. 2021-12-30. St.Mirren Football Club Official Website. en-gb.
  2. News: Rangers a point from title after victory. BBC Sport .
  3. Web site: 2021-04-08 . St Mirren planning underway for next season as Jim Goodwin takes pride in academy progress . 2023-01-08 . Not The Old Firm . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Robertson . Euan . 2022-05-10 . Dylan Reid 'targeted' for Benfica transfer with Saints kid on Bayern Munich list . 2023-01-08 . footballscotland . en.
  5. Web site: DYLAN REID AGREES CONTRACT EXTENSION. St Mirren F.C.. 19 March 2021. 20 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Dylan Reid: St Mirren midfielder misses games to focus on school. BBC Sport. 19 April 2021. 20 April 2021.
  7. Web site: Goodwin adamant Saints kids will always get chance to shine as Reid impresses. 13 September 2021.
  8. Web site: 2021-09-16. St Mirren have to 'bulk up' Dylan Reid says Jim Goodwin as he provides injury update. 2021-12-30. Not The Old Firm. en-GB.
  9. Web site: Ramage. Ben. 2021-12-22. Covid-ravaged St Mirren side battle to well-earned point against Celtic. 2021-12-30. Daily Record. en.
  10. Web site: DYLAN REID JOINS QUEEN'S PARK ON LOAN UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON . www.stmirren.com . 1 February 2022 . 4 February 2022.
  11. Web site: Dylan Reid to remain with St Mirren after talks with Celtic .
  12. Web site: Wilson . Fraser . 2022-07-23 . Stephen Robinson says Dylan Reid has backed himself by rejecting Celtic . 2023-01-08 . Daily Record . en.
  13. Web site: Dylan Reid: St Mirren midfielder joins Crystal Palace for undisclosed fee . BBC Sport . 16 February 2023 . 16 February 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023-02-16 . Crystal Palace Academy sign Dylan Reid . 2023-02-16 .
  15. Web site: St Mirren star Dylan Reid handed Scotland armband as teenager continues to shine. 4 September 2021.