Nigel Richard Rees (born 11 July 1953) is a Welsh former professional footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nigel Richard Rees | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1972 | Cardiff City | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editBorn in Bridgend, Rees represented Wales under 15 rugby side and was a youth football international. He began his career as a youth player at Cardiff City, where he was part of the team that reached the 1971 FA Youth Cup final before losing to Arsenal.[1] He was handed his professional debut at the age of 17 in a 4–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in 1970 and played in the club's win over Real Madrid, supplying the cross for Brian Clark's winning goal.[2][3] The following season Rees was unable to maintain his form as the club struggled in Division Two and he was eventually released.[1]
After leaving Cardiff, Rees joined Bridgend Town where he spent several years but, despite returning to Ninian Park for a trial under manager Jimmy Andrews, he never returned to The Football League.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 159. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ "The Scoular Years". cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "When Cardiff City beat Real Madrid". South Wales Echo. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
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