Steve Reed (born 6 January 1956) is a former footballer who played for Doncaster Rovers mainly as a full back[1][2][3] and went on to coach Doncaster Belles.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Eric Reed | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Doncaster Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1978 | Doncaster Rovers | 140 | (2) |
| 1979–19?? | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editReed initially played for the Doncaster Rovers Juniors side and then became an apprentice. During this time, as a 17-year-old, he was selected for training at Lilleshall with the England Youth Team.[4]
His debut for the first team came in English Division 4 on 26 August 1972 in a 3–1 defeat at Cambridge United when he came on as substitute.[2] The first of his two League goals didn't come until 21 March 1975 in a 3–2 home victory over Swansea City.[2]
His last game for Rovers was in December 1978. After making a total of 161 League, FA Cup and League Cup appearances, and scoring 4 goals, Reed went to play for Gainsborough Trinity.[2]
Coaching
editReed coached FA Women's Premier League club Doncaster Belles during the 2000–01 season when they finished as runners-up.[3]
Honours
editDoncaster Rovers
References
edit- ^ Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Steve Reed". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ a b c d Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 9780956410375.
- ^ a b c "Steve Reed". doncasterrovers.co.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Seasons in Retrospect; 1973-74". 16 June 2013.