George Reay

George Thompson Reay (2 February 1900 – 29 May 1970) was an English professional footballer who played for several British football clubs during the 1920s and 1930s. George signed for South Shields F.C. from Percy Main Amateurs F.C. in 1922.He was described as a 22 year old outside right with a good turn of speed.[1] George's youngest brother, Ted Reay, played for Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers, before emigrating to Perth, Australia.

For the Scottish biochemist, see George Adam Reay. For the organist and organ builder, see George Agnew Reay.

Reay during the 1920s

He scored his first goal for Raith Rovers on 27 February 1926 in a 2–0 victory over Clydebank, which was witnessed by a crowd of 2,000. George's goal came when he "nodded" the ball into the Clydebank goal after the ball fell in front of him.[2]

George Reay (middle row, second left) with the Raith Rovers first team in 1927.
Reay enjoying his retirement outside his Corby home.

References
  1. Portsmouth Evening News 14 September 1922
  2. Article appearing in The Sunday Post on Sunday 28 February 1926.
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