Nigel Rees (footballer)

Nigel Rees

Personal information
Full name	Nigel Richard Rees
Date of birth	(1953-07-11) 11 July 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth	Cardiff, Wales
Position(s)	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1970–1972	Cardiff City	27	(4)
*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.[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

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.