Billy Reed


William "Billy" Reed (25 January 1928 – January 2003) was a Welsh international footballer. He was born in the Rhondda valley.

He earned his two caps against Scotland and Yugoslavia, and was the first player to be capped while playing for Ipswich Town.

Billy Reed
Personal information
Full name William George Reed
Date of birth 25 January 1928 (1928-01-25) (age 84)
Place of birth Rhondda, Wales
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1948 Cardiff City 0 (0)
1948–1953 Brighton 129 (36)
1953-1958 Ipswich Town 155 (43)
1958–1959 Swansea Town 8 (0)
1959–1960 Worcester City 14 (5)
1960–? Abergavenny Thursdays
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

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