Alan Reid (footballer)
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Alan Reid is a Scottish
professional footballer who plays for Queen of the South
.
. He played for Hibs in the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final
, which they lost 2–0 to Livingston
. After being released by Hibs in 2005, Reid joined St. Mirren
and helped them win the First Division
in 2005–06
.
Reid started his career as a striker, playing there during a loan spell at Greenock Morton
in 2001. After moving to St. Mirren he was moved to full-back
.
In a bid to find regular football, Alan played in a trial match for Morton against Ayr United
on 12 July 2008. He subsequently made two substitute appearances as a trialist in league games against Clyde
and Airdrie United
.
A deal with Morton did not materialise, however, and he appeared for Stenhousemuir
later in the 2008–09 season. Reid, along with David van Zanten
, appeared on trial for Morton against Partick Thistle
in November 2009. After van Zanten signed, Reid continued on trial against Raith Rovers
and Airdrie United. Reid signed permanently following the release of Ryan Harding
in late November. He was released by Morton at the end of the 2009–10 season.
Queen of the South
signed Reid on 22 July 2011. Reid had previously played under Queens manager Gus MacPherson
at St. Mirren
. His QoS debut was on 23rd July 2011 the extra time 2-0 defeat away at Ayr United in the 2011-12 Scottish Challenge Cup. He came on as a substitute for Craig Reid.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer who plays for Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
.
Career
Reid began his career with HibernianHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. He played for Hibs in the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final
2004 Scottish League Cup Final
The 2004 Scottish Cup Final was played on 14 March 2004, at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 57th Scottish League Cup. The final was contested by Hibernian and Livingston. Livingston won the match 2–0, thanks to goals from Derek Lilley and Jamie McAllister.-Match details:...
, which they lost 2–0 to Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
. After being released by Hibs in 2005, Reid joined St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
and helped them win the First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
in 2005–06
Scottish First Division 2005-06
The 2005-06 Scottish First Division was won by St Mirren.As league champions, St Mirren were promoted to the Scottish Premier League. Stranraer who lost in a relegation playoff Semi-Final and Brechin were relegated to the Scottish Second Division, and Scottish Second Division winners Gretna and...
.
Reid started his career as a striker, playing there during a loan spell at Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in 2001. After moving to St. Mirren he was moved to full-back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
In a bid to find regular football, Alan played in a trial match for Morton against Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
on 12 July 2008. He subsequently made two substitute appearances as a trialist in league games against Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
and Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
.
A deal with Morton did not materialise, however, and he appeared for Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
later in the 2008–09 season. Reid, along with David van Zanten
David van Zanten
David van Zanten is an Irish professional association football player who currently plays for St. Mirren. He was born in Ireland to a Dutch father and an Irish mother...
, appeared on trial for Morton against Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
in November 2009. After van Zanten signed, Reid continued on trial against Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
and Airdrie United. Reid signed permanently following the release of Ryan Harding
Ryan Harding
Ryan Harding is a Scottish semi-professional footballer who plays for Alloa Athletic as a defender.Over the course of his career he played for Livingston, Greenock Morton and East Stirlingshire before leaving for Malta....
in late November. He was released by Morton at the end of the 2009–10 season.
Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
signed Reid on 22 July 2011. Reid had previously played under Queens manager Gus MacPherson
Gus MacPherson
Angus Ian MacPherson is a Scottish former football player and manager. MacPherson played for Kilmarnock for over a decade, making over 350 league appearances. After retiring as a player in 2003, he became manager of St. Mirren, a position he held until May 2010. MacPherson took St...
at St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. His QoS debut was on 23rd July 2011 the extra time 2-0 defeat away at Ayr United in the 2011-12 Scottish Challenge Cup. He came on as a substitute for Craig Reid.