 He joined Glentoran on loan until the end of the 2005–06 season in January 2006 and made five appearances for the Irish Premier League side.After returning to Wrexham, manager Denis Smith said "While it was not easy for him with a change of manager so early in his spell at Glentoran, he knuckled down" and in June 2006 signed his professional contract with the club.Reed joined Northern Premier League First Division team Colwyn Bay on an initial one-month on 28 October 2006, making his debut the following day in a 1–0 victory over Alsager Town.