Ian Reid (footballer)
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Ian Reid is a former professional Association footballer who played as a striker. He was signed to Nottingham Forest, Dundee United, Queen of the South
, Airdrieonians and Forfar Athletic.
club Queen of the South in September 1973. A 100% player who could score goals, Reid was a success in his time with the Palmerston Park
club. In his first season with the club, he scored 28 goals and in the next season, a further 26. Reid made 193 QoS first team appearances, scoring 89 goals. As well as Reid's goal scoring prowess, team mate Ian McChesney
described Reid as, 'The player who made things tick'. Reid's Queens career came to an end in January 1977 when he was transferred for a fee of £4,000. In the club's goal scoring chart his 89 goals place him 8th equal along with Jimmy Robertson.
Queen of the South
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, Airdrieonians and Forfar Athletic.
Nottingham Forest & Dundee United
Ian Reid was in the youth set up at Nottingham Forest. However he was unable to secure a contract within the senior ranks at the club. He next joined Dundee United for whom he scored three goals in his twelve league games.Queen of the South
He joined DumfriesDumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
club Queen of the South in September 1973. A 100% player who could score goals, Reid was a success in his time with the Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park
Palmerston Park is a multi-purpose stadium on Terregles Street in Dumfries, south west Scotland. The site of the ground was formerly a farm called Palmers Toun. This is on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith in Dumfries. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of...
club. In his first season with the club, he scored 28 goals and in the next season, a further 26. Reid made 193 QoS first team appearances, scoring 89 goals. As well as Reid's goal scoring prowess, team mate Ian McChesney
Ian McChesney
Iain McChesney is a former professional association footballer with Scottish Football League club Queen of the South from Dumfries. McChesney is the longest serving player in the club's history, playing with them from 1960 to 1981. McChesney was a utility player.-Playing career:McChesney showed...
described Reid as, 'The player who made things tick'. Reid's Queens career came to an end in January 1977 when he was transferred for a fee of £4,000. In the club's goal scoring chart his 89 goals place him 8th equal along with Jimmy Robertson.