Steven Reid

Steven Reid
Personal information
Full nameSteven John Reid[1]
Date of birth10 March 1981[1]
Place of birthKingston upon Thames, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Playing positionRight back
Club information
Current team
Burnley
Number18
Youth career
?–1998Millwall
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1998–2003Millwall139(18)
2003–2010Blackburn Rovers113(6)
2009→ Queens Park Rangers (loan)2(0)
2010→ West Bromwich Albion (loan)10(1)
2010–2014West Bromwich Albion82(3)
2014–Burnley6(0)
National team‡
1997–1998England U162(0)
2001–2003Republic of Ireland U213(0)
2001–2008Republic of Ireland23(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:38, 16 March 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:31, 22 June 2014 (UTC)

Steven John Reid (born 10 March 1981) is a footballer who plays as a right back for Premier League Club Burnley, having previously played most of his career in midfield. Born in England, he was capped 23 times at international level for the Republic of Ireland and scored two goals for them from 2001 to 2008 before retiring from international football on 13 July 2010.

He once notably played for 45 minutes against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a broken leg.[2][3][4]

Club career

Millwall

Born in Kingston upon Thames, London, Reid attended St. Agatha's Catholic Primary School and Richard Challoner School in the same outer London area.[5] He started his career at Millwall, and made his professional debut in the 1997–98 season at the age of 17. He was part of the successful 2000–01 team that gained promotion to the English First Division. Reid gained a reputation for his strong, driving runs and phenomenal long range shooting ability, memorably scoring from 35 yards against Norwich City on the opening day of the 2001–02 season to set Millwall on their way to a 4–0 victory.[6] Reid earned his first cap for Ireland while at the Den. He continued to impress for both club and country, triggering a £1.85 million move to Blackburn Rovers in July 2003.

Blackburn Rovers

Reid debuted for Blackburn Rovers on 23 August 2003 as a 76th minute substitute for team-mate Vratislav Greško, but had the misfortune of being dismissed in the 88th minute. He went on to make 19 appearances through the 2003–04 season, though a hamstring injury would rule him out of action for three months during this time. A change of management in September 2004 saw Mark Hughes replace Graeme Souness as Blackburn boss, a move which would also signify a change for Reid. Despite playing the majority of his career as a wide midfielder, Hughes moved Reid to centre midfield for the match against Everton on 6 March 2005. Reid went on to star in a 1–0 victory for Blackburn, creating the winning goal, and has since claimed the central midfield position.

Reid scored one of the goals of the seasons in the FA Premier League 2005–06 campaign against Wigan at the JJB Stadium. The ball fell to Reid from 30 yards and he scored a volley into the top corner of the net. The goal won BBC Match of the Day's Goal of the Month for December. On 2 May 2006, Reid scored the goal that secured Blackburn's place in the 2006–07 UEFA Cup, a header that gave them a 1–0 win over Chelsea.[7]

Reid missed the majority of the 2006–07 season through injury. A back injury limited him to three appearances before he sustained cruciate ligament injury in January, which kept him out for the rest of the season.[8]

It appeared that Reid's injury problems were behind him after a full pre-season and solid start to Blackburn's 2008–09 season, however his injury woes would return, with another knee injury ruling him out of the entire 2008–09 season.[9]

Queens Park Rangers (loan)

On 19 November 2009, Reid signed on loan for Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in an attempt to recapture his career from injury. The loan lasted until midway through December 2009. During which time Reid wore the number 36 shirt. He, along with other players, appeared in a Libertines video (fronted by QPR fan Pete Doherty) celebrating the bands re-union.[10]

West Bromwich Albion

On 5 March 2010, West Bromwich Albion signed Reid on a one-month loan.[11] He made his debut against his previous loan club, Queens Park Rangers, on 6 March 2010, playing at right back in the 3–1 defeat at Loftus Road.[12] He scored his first goal for the club against Coventry City on 24 March 2010.[13] On 26 May 2010, Reid joined West Brom following their promotion to the Premier League on a permanent basis after signing a two-year contract. He officially joined on 1 July 2010 after a medical and had the option of a further 12-month extension on his contract.[14] He scored his first goal for the club after making his move permanent against Leicester City in the League Cup on 26 October 2010.

At the opening season of 2011/12, Reid scored an own goal in a 2-1 loss against Manchester United after Ashley Young cross from the left took a deflection off Reid and beat goalkeeper Ben Foster As the season progressed, Reid asserted himself as the number one right back and continued into the 2011-12 season, scoring his first goal of the season from a free-kick against Wigan in December 2011. After a match against Chelsea which West Brom won 1-0 on 3 March 2012, Reid missed the rest of the season after injuring ankle ligaments in a match.[15] While recovering ankle ligaments from his injury, Reid signed a new two-year deal that would keep him at West Brom until 2014.[16]

Burnley

After being released by West Bromwich Albion at the end of the 2013-14 season Reid was initially considering taking up a coaching role at the Hawthorns. However after being approached by newly promoted Burnley, managed by Reid's former Millwall team mate Sean Dyche he opted to stay on playing and signed a one-year contract at Turf Moor.[17]

International career

Despite representing England at junior levels, Reid decided to play full international football for the Republic of Ireland, whom he qualifies to play for through his father who was born in County Galway. He was part of the Irish squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup after being called up as a late replacement.

Reid was made the captain of the Republic of Ireland football team for their 16 August 2006 friendly match against the Netherlands.[18]

Reid retired from international football on 13 July 2010 in order to concentrate on his club career.[19] He has since raised the possibility of a comeback if Ireland were stuck in the midfield department.[20]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 14 March 2015.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall 1997–98[21] Second Division 100000—0010
1998–99[22] Second Division 2500010—6[lower-alpha 1]0320
1999–2000[23] Second Division 2101010—1[lower-alpha 1]0240
2000–01[24] Second Division 3773040—2[lower-alpha 1]0467
2001–02[25] First Division 3552010—2[lower-alpha 2]0405
2002–03[26] First Division 2064100——247
Total 1391810170—11016719
Blackburn Rovers 2003–04[27] FA Premier League 16000102[lower-alpha 3]0—190
2004–05[28] FA Premier League 2826000——342
2005–06[29] FA Premier League 3441041——395
2006–07[30] FA Premier League 30000000—30
2007–08[31] Premier League 240001000—250
2008–09[32] Premier League 400000——40
2009–10[33] Premier League 401051——101
Total 11368011220—1348
Queens Park Rangers (loan) 2009–10[33] Championship 200000——20
West Bromwich Albion (loan) 2009–10[33] Championship 1010000——101
West Bromwich Albion 2010–11[34] Premier League 2310041——272
2011–12[35] Premier League 2210000——221
2012–13[36] Premier League 1101000——120
2013–14[37] Premier League 1600010——170
Total 8231051——884
Burnley 2014–15[38] Premier League 601000——70
Career totals 342272012332011039831
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearances in Football League First Division play-offs
  3. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Cup

International

As of match played 10 September 2008.[39]
International statistics
National teamYearAppsGoals
Republic of Ireland 200110
200262
200350
200410
200530
200640
200830
Total232

Honours

Milwall

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hugman, Barry J. (ed) (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
  2. ↑ Curtis, John (17 January 2013). "Now that's commitment! West Brom defender Reid played 45 minutes with a BROKEN leg". Daily Mail. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "West Brom's Steven Reid 'played with broken leg' at Arsenal". BBC Sport. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Reid played on with broken leg". ESPN. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  5. ↑ "My Inspirations: Steven Reid". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  6. ↑ "Millwall 4–0 Norwich". BBC Sport. 11 August 2001. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
  7. ↑ "Blackburn 1–0 Chelsea". BBC Sport. 2 May 2006. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
  8. ↑ Blackburn's Reid out for season
  9. ↑ Injured Reid out for the season
  10. ↑ "Reid signs for QPR on loan". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
  11. ↑ "Reid completes Baggies loan move". TEAMtalk. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
  12. ↑ "Reid has mixed feelings on debut". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
  13. ↑ "West Brom 1–0 Coventry". BBC Sport. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  14. ↑ "Steven Reid signs two-year West Brom deal". RTÉ Sport (Raidió Teilifís Éireann). 2010-05-26. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
  15. ↑ "Reid out for the season". Sky Sports. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  16. ↑ "West Brom defender Steven Reid signs new deal". The Independent. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  17. ↑ http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/article/reid-all-about-it-070714-1720349.aspx
  18. ↑
  19. ↑ "Steven Reid calls time on Ireland career". RTÉ News. 13 July 2010.
  20. ↑ "Reid considers Ireland return". The Irish Times. 10 October 2010.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  29. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  30. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 "Games played by Steven Reid in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Steven Reid in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  39. ↑ "Steven Reid". National Football Teams. Retrieved 20 June 2014.

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