Jamie Reed (footballer)
A Welsh semi-professional striker whose enduring passion for the game has seen him score goals for over a dozen clubs across multiple tiers.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Welsh association football player·Birthday: August 13·Millennials
Biography
Jamie Reed's football story is one of the dedicated journeyman, a striker who has plied his trade with a relentless scoring touch across the often-unheralded levels of the British game. Born in England but representing Wales at the semi-professional level, his career is a map of clubs primarily in Wales and the English non-league system. He made his name at Bangor City, becoming a fan favorite with his goal-scoring exploits in the Welsh Premier League. Reed's path was never linear; he moved frequently, bringing his competitive edge to clubs like Airbus UK, Newtown, and Connah's Quay Nomads, consistently finding the net. Even as he entered his thirties, his commitment didn't waver, taking on player-coach roles and continuing to play for Bangor City 1876, the phoenix club of his old team. His career embodies the spirit of the semi-pro game: driven by pure love for football, week in and week out, far from the Premier League spotlight.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jamie was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jamie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jamie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored over 100 goals in the Welsh Premier League across spells with Bangor City, Airbus UK, and Newtown.
- Won the Welsh Cup with Bangor City in the 2008-2009 season.
- Represented the Wales semi-professional national team, earning several caps.
- Had a prolific stint at Bangor City, scoring 28 goals in all competitions during the 2011-12 season.
Did You Know?
He began his senior career at English club Chester City before moving to Wales.
He holds a UEFA A coaching license.
He played for 14 different senior clubs during his playing career.
He scored a hat-trick in a Welsh Cup final for Bangor City in 2009.
“I've always just focused on scoring goals wherever I've played.”
