Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Gilbert Ivor Reece | ||
Date of birth | 2 July 1942 | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Date of death | 20 December 2003 | (aged 61)||
Place of death | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1961–1962 | Cardiff City | 0 | (0) |
1962 | → Ton Pentre (loan) | ||
1962–1963 | Pembroke Borough | ||
1963–1965 | Newport County | 32 | (9) |
1965–1973 | Sheffield United | 210 | (58) |
1973–1976 | Cardiff City | 100 | (23) |
1976–1977 | Swansea City | 2 | (0) |
International career | |||
1965–1975 | Wales | 29 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Gilbert Ivor '"Gil" Reece (2 July 1942 – 20 December 2003) was a Welsh international footballer. Described by former Wales manager Mike Smith as "a very quick player, sharp and tough",[1] he made over 300 appearances in the Football League during spells with Cardiff City, Sheffield United, Newport County and Swansea City and won 29 caps for Wales.[2]