Billy Reid (31 March 1938 – 20 July 2021) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a

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for

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, before signing for

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on his 17th birthday where he was part of the legendary Ancell Babes team. He then moved to

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, before joining the Broomfield club's coaching staff. He also worked for Airdrieonians as a scout. His younger brother Sammy Reid also played for Motherwell.

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1938 births 2021 deaths Scottish men's footballers Wishaw F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players Scottish Football League players Men's association football wing halves Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) non-playing staff Footballers from Motherwell 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1930s-stub