Reid started his senior career with Hibernian after joining from youth side Renfrew Victoria.
In a bid to find regular football, Alan played in a trial match for Morton against Ayr United on 12 July 2008.
He subsequently made two substitute appearances as a trialist in league games against Clyde and Airdrie United.
After van Zanten signed, Reid continued on trial against Raith Rovers and Airdrie United.
[4] His QoS debut was on 23 July 2011 the extra time 2–0 defeat away at Ayr United in the 2011–12 Scottish Challenge Cup.