Nigel Rees (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nigel Richard Rees | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1972 | Cardiff City | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nigel Richard Rees (born 11 July 1953) is a Welsh former professional footballer.
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. 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 clubs win over Real Madrid, supplying the cross for Brian Clark's winning goal.[1][2] The following season Rees was unable to maintain his form as the club struggled in Division Two and he was eventually released.
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.
Youth Development
As of 25 January 2018, Nigel Rees is the Academy Manager at Swansea City A.F.C., and has been in that role since at least 2014. [3][4]
References
- Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
- ^ "The Scoular Years". cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "When Cardiff City beat Real Madrid". South Wales Echo. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Swans secure school sponsorship". Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Staff | Swansea City AFC". www.swanseacity.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
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