[3] 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.
[4] 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.
[2] The first of his two League goals didn't come until 21 March 1975 in a 3–2 home victory over Swansea City.
[2] Reed coached FA Women's Premier League club Doncaster Belles during the 2000–01 season when they finished as runners-up.