Steve Reed (footballer, born 1956)

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]

For other people with the same name, see Steve Reed (disambiguation).

Steve Reed
Personal information
Full name Stephen Eric Reed
Date of birth (1956-01-06) 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
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Reed 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

Reed coached FA Women's Premier League club Doncaster Belles during the 2000–01 season when they finished as runners-up.[3]

Honours

Doncaster Rovers

References
  1. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Steve Reed". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  2. Bluff, Tony (2010). Doncaster Rovers F.C.: The Complete History (1879-2010). Yore Publications. ISBN 9780956410375.
  3. "Steve Reed". doncasterrovers.co.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  4. "Seasons in Retrospect; 1973-74". 16 June 2013.
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