English midfielder who captained Everton to multiple trophies in the 1980s and earned 13 England caps, later becoming a successful manager
Peter Reid was born on 20 June 1956 in Huyton, Merseyside, England, and progressed through Bolton Wanderers' youth ranks before making his first-team debut, developing into an energetic, combative midfielder over eight seasons at the club. Everton signed him in 1982, and he became a key figure in one of the most successful periods in the club's history. Reid was central to Everton's dominant mid-1980s side under manager Howard Kendall, helping the club win two league titles, the FA Cup in 1984, and the 1985 European Cup Winners' Cup — despite chronic injury problems, including a career-threatening knee condition that required multiple operations and left him needing to have fluid regularly drained just to remain playing. Reid earned 13 caps for England, representing his country at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, before later playing for Queens Park Rangers and moving to Manchester City in 1989, where he became player-manager following Howard Kendall's departure. He returned to full-time playing with Southampton, Notts County, and Bury before retiring in 1995. Reid built an extensive managerial career after retiring as a player, most notably at Sunderland, whom he managed for seven years, taking the club to two Premier League play-off finishes and a top-flight return. He later managed Leeds United, Coventry City, the Thailand national team, and Plymouth Argyle.
Captaining Everton during their most successful period in the 1980s
He overcame two broken legs at Bolton Wanderers before going on to become PFA Player of the Year at Everton in 1985.
Did You Know?How They Played
Hard-tackling defensive midfielder with excellent leadership qualities and work rate
Lasting Impact
Tenacious midfielder who became a successful manager, particularly at Sunderland
Career Honours
- League Championship 2x
- FA Cup 1984
- European Cup Winners' Cup 1985
- First Division 1985
- First Division 1987
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | 1974–1982 | 225 | 37 | #8 |
| Everton | 1982–1989 | 110 | 13 | #1 |
| Manchester City | 1990–1993 | 202 | 6 | #1 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 1989–1990 | 36 | 1 | — |
| Southampton | 1993–1994 | 22 | 0 | — |
| Notts County | 1994–1995 | 23 | 1 | — |
| Bury | 1995–1996 | 25 | 0 | — |
 England | — | 13 | — | — |