Colin Reilly

Colin Reilly (born 4 September 1982) is a Scottish football manager and former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was most recently the manager of West of Scotland Football League club Arthurlie.

Colin Reilly

Personal information
Full name	Colin Reilly
Date of birth	(1982-09-04) 4 September 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth	Bellshill, Scotland
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	Dundee United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2002	Dundee United	0	(0)
2002	Greenock Morton	5	(0)
Total		5	(0)
Managerial career
2021–23	Vale of Clyde
2023–2025	Arthurlie
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Reilly began his professional career with Dundee United but failed to make an appearance and was released in April 2002.^[1] Reilly went on trial with Morton in July 2002^[2] and signed for them shortly afterwards.^[3] In Reilly's third match, he was involved in a "knee-high" tackle which saw him seriously injure former Dundee United teammate Sean O'Connor, earning a red card in the process.^[4] Reilly played just another four matches, with his final appearance coming in November 2002.

After leaving Morton, Reilly played professionally in South Africa, then became a manager in Dubai.^[5] Returning to Scotland, he was appointed manager of West of Scotland League club Vale of Clyde in August 2021.^[6] In March 2023, he moved to become manager of Arthurlie.^[7] He led Arthurlie to the final of the 2023–24 Scottish Junior Cup, their first appearance in the final of the competition since 1998.^[5] On March 17th of 2025, Reilly left his post as Arthurlie manager by mutual consent.