 Wrexham released Reed on 6 May 2008 following the club's relegation into the Conference Premier, and after a trial with The New Saints he joined Welsh Premier League side Rhyl one a one-year contract on 1 July.He scored 13 times in 31 league appearances as Rhyl won the Welsh Premier League title, before leaving at the end of 2008–09.After an attempt to win a contract at a Major League Soccer club in the United States, Reed decided to sign for Bangor City in August 2009.