 In 1982, he played on loan to the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League.Reid was a finalist for City in the 100th FA Cup Final of 1981 with the likes of Ray Ranson and Tommy Caton.His brother Andy also played football for non-league Altrincham, where he was known as 'Hagar The Horrible' and later played league football for Bury for 18 months until he returned to Altrincham in November 1993.