Eddie Reeve


Edward Gordon Reeve was an English professional football midfielder and manager who played in the Football League for Brentford.

Playing career

Brentford

Reeve began his career in the youth team at Third Division club Brentford. Just over a week after turning 18, he made his debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 December 1965. A disastrous 1965–66 season saw the Bees relegated to the Fourth Division for 1966–67 and Reeve broke through into the team, making 22 appearances. He made just two appearances during the 1967–68 season before his departure. Reeve made 26 appearances in all competitions for Brentford.

Lincoln City (loan)

Due to financial problems at Brentford causing the reserve team to be folded, Reeve departed to gain further experience at fellow Fourth Division club Lincoln City, but failed to make an appearance.

Los Angeles Wolves

Reeve moved to the United States in 1968 to join Los Angeles Wolves for the inaugural season of the North American Soccer League.

Non-league football

Reeve returned to England in 1969 and played in non-league football for Hillingdon Borough, Enfield, Hounslow and Woking. He was awarded a testimonial by Hillingdon Borough in 1975.

Managerial career

Reeve managed Southern League South Division club Hounslow in the early 1980s.

Personal life

Reeve's brother Geoff was also a footballer and signed a schoolboy contract with Brentford in September 1966.

Honours

Enfield