Paul Mark Reid (born 18 February 1982 in Carlisle, Cumbria) is an English football defender who plays for Colchester United.

[edit] Football career

Reid started his career with Carlisle United making 22 appearances, he then moved to Rangers in 2000, before going on loan to Preston North End. In 2000 Reid represented the England national under-19 football team at Under 19 level and was capped against Holland. In January 2003, Reid then went on loan to Northampton Town, making his debut against Barnsley at Oakwell. A permanent move was made when he signed the following summer. Having impressed the management and fans significantly during his time with the team, Reid was made captain during his last season with Northampton. He made 84 appearances scoring 3 goals as a Northampton player.

During Paul Hart's first summer as the Barnsley manager, he quickly snapped up Reid to make him a Barnsley player. Reid spent most of his first season at Oakwell, flirting with the midfield and defence and he was one of the most impressive players during the 2004-2005 campaign. When Andy Ritchie took charge of the Barnsley team, Reid was made captain at the beginning of the 2005-2006 season (only his second season at the club) which saw him go on to be one of the most successful captain's in Barnsley's recent history with them winning the League One Play Off Final at the Millennium Stadium - May 27, 2006.

Reid signed a 2 year contract extension in May 2007 to remain at Barnsley, despite interest from several English Championship clubs, following Barnsley's successful relegation battle in 2006/07. However, after losing his place in the team in 2007/08, it was announced by manager Simon Davey on 8 January 2008 that Reid had been placed on the transfer list by Barnsley.

Reid went on loan to Carlisle United on March 27, 2008 until the end of the season as the Cumbrians look for cover in the last 8 games which will determine if they are promoted to the Championship.

Reid was however released by Barnsley on June 30, 2008, after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

On July 1, he signed a contract with Colchester United, joining on a free transfer.

[edit] External links

• Paul Reid profile at barnsleyfc.co.uk
• Paul Reid profile at ntfc.co.uk
• Paul Reid career stats at Soccerbase
• http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10424~1337099,00.html