Career
An inside forward, he played for Stockport County and Portsmouth. Born in West Kilbride, Reid started his working life as an apprentice plumber in Manchester. After a spell in amateur football, he joined Stockport County, and turned professional in 1936.
In 1946, at the age of 28, he was sold to Portsmouth for £7,000.
Known for his blistering shots, his nickname. "thunderboots" was re-affirmed when, at Fratton Park he put the ball through the Netto and into the crowd when scoring a penalty against Manchester City.
With his Portsmouth days over, Duggie moved to non-league team Tonbridge in 1956 before returning to the south coast once again as Portsmouths groundsman, a post he held until 1978. Reid also ran a hostel for the club"s young football players in Southsea.
Reid"s son David also played for England at amateur level