Duggie Reid

John Douglas Jamieson Reid (3 October 1917 – 8 February 2002) was a Scottish footballer.Born in West Kilbride, Reid started his working life as an apprentice plumber in Manchester.Playing at wing-half, Reid was part of the team that won Division Three North.Although Portsmouth fans were initially sceptical, he won them over by scoring 29 goals in his first season, ending it as the club's top scorer.Known for his blistering shots, his nickname; 'thunderboots' was re-affirmed when, at Fratton Park he put the ball through the net and into the crowd when scoring a penalty against Manchester City.
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