About Thomas Reid
Lived 1905 – 1972 (aged 66–67). Thomas Reid was a British association football player and association football coach.
Thomas Joseph Reid (15 August 1905 – 1972) was a Scottish footballer.
Born in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, he began his career with Blantyre Victoria and moved to Clydebank for a season before moving to England in 1926 to play for Liverpool, with the Reds paying a fee of £1,000 to sign him.
After almost three years with Liverpool, during which time he scored 30 goals in 55 Football League and FA Cup appearances, Reid transferred to Manchester United in January 1929. He played for the Red Devils for four years, leaving midway through the 1932–33 season, after scoring 67 goals in 101 league and FA Cup appearances.
He joined Oldham Athletic and played for them for two years before joining Barrow. He also played for Prescot Cables before ending his career with Rhyl Athletic.
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Who was Thomas Reid?
Scottish footballer (1905-1972)
When was Thomas Reid born?
Thomas Reid was born on 15 August 1905 in Motherwell.
When did Thomas Reid die?
Thomas Reid died in 1972.
What was Thomas Reid's occupation?
Thomas Reid was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Thomas Reid?
Thomas Reid was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Reid (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Reid. https://biography.guide/thomas-reid-association-football-player/
MLA: "Thomas Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-reid-association-football-player/.
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