Ronnie Rees

Ronald Raymond Rees (4 April 1944 – 29 October 2023) was a Welsh professional footballer who played predominantly as a winger and was able to play down either flank. He spent six years with Coventry City. At international level, he made 39 appearances for the Wales national team scoring three goals.

Career Rees was a graduate of the Coventry City youth team, and was given his debut for the senior team by Jimmy Hill in May 1962. Rees spent six years at Highfield Road, helping Coventry gain promotion from Division Three to Division One.

Rees left Coventry to join West Bromwich Albion for a fee of £65,000 in March 1968. He was a resident at Hengoed Court Care Home, Swansea. Although in poor health he liked to keep up to date with all Coventry City football news.

Rees died on 29 October 2023, at the age of 79.

Honours Coventry City Hall of Fame