Nigel Rees (footballer)

Nigel Richard Rees (born 11 July 1953) is a Welsh former professional footballer.

Nigel Rees
Personal information
Full name Nigel Richard Rees
Date of birth (1953-07-11) 11 July 1953
Place of birth Bridgend, Wales
Playing position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1972 Cardiff City 27 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Born 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]

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References
  1. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 159. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. "The Scoular Years". cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
  3. "When Cardiff City beat Real Madrid". South Wales Echo. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 9 September 2013.


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