Andy Reid
From Tekken City
| Andy Reid | |
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| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland 
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| Playing for | Charlton Athletic |
| Birth Date | July 29, 1982 (24) |
| Position | Left Midfielder |
| Previous Clubs | Nottingham Forest (ENG) Tekken City (ENG) |
| W.A.G | Unknown |
Andy Reid (born July 29, 1982 in Dublin) is an Irish professional footballer who played for Tekken City between January 2005 and June 2007. He is currently playing for Charlton Athletic in the Coca-Cola Championship. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 11 stone. He usually plays left side of midfield but can also operate down the right side or just off the striker.
Reid started his career with Nottingham Forest. He turned professional in August 1999 and went on to score 25 goals in 160 appearances, including several spectacular efforts including an 80 yard run followed by a 30 yard lob against West Ham. After protracted negotiations lasting for the bulk of his last season at the club, Reid completed his move from Nottingham Forest to Tekken City during the January 2005 transfer window for a fee of £6 million. The transfer was important for Then-Manager Sid Gribbon because of the fact that Fraser Logan had left the club to join Celtic on a 5-month loan (which would later become permanent), and because Kasumi Gudjohansson was injured.
Reid however, surprised many during his first few months at Tekken City as he would go on to be a first-team regular for the remainder of the 2004-2005 season, scoring his first goal in a 5-0 drubbing against Tottenham. He also played for a majority of the 2005-2006 season, leaving Gudjohansson struggling to win her place back in the side.
The 2006-2007 season however, despite Gudjohansson leaving to join Ajax, he wasn't able to keep his place in the side because Wesley Sneijder joined the club in summer 2006 and had taken over at left midfield, although he has been able to score a goal during the Premiership season, scoring in a 3-1 victory over Everton at The Zaibatsu Stadium.
On June 1, 2007, Reid joined Charlton Athletic on a free transfer. He signed a 3-year-deal.
International level
Reid has also made an impact on the international scene having earned 19 caps and scored 3 goals for the Republic of Ireland. He debuted with a 'man of the match'-winning performance in a 3-1 defeat of Canada. The first of his international goals was a 40 yard free kick against Bulgaria. The second was even better as he drove in a 25 yard curler from open play against Cyprus in a World Cup qualifier, which was a contender for Eircom goal of the year. He also scored a consolation goal in a 2-1 friendly defeat by Italy. Also he opened up the scoring in the last game at Lansdowne Road before redevelopment. Ireland won 5-0 against San Marino.
Weight criticism
Andy Reid has often been criticised over his weight, seemingly struggling to lose weight and keep it off, particularly after long spells injured.[citation needed] Despite these issues with his fitness Andy Reid really has shown his talent as a playmaking midfielder, and a wonderful striker of the ball with his left foot.
