Steve Reed (footballer, born 1956)


Steve Reed is a former footballer who played for Doncaster Rovers mainly as a full back and went on to coach Doncaster Belles.

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.
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. The first of his two League goals didn't come until 21 March 1975 in a 3–2 home victory over Swansea City.
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.

Coaching

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

Honours

Doncaster Rovers