Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Leiper [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 26 June 1938||
Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1957–1961 | Aberdeen East End | ||
1961–1967 | Plymouth Argyle | 75 | (0) |
1967–1970 | Chelmsford City | ||
1970–1971 | Plymouth City | ||
Bodmin Town | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John Leiper (born 26 June 1938) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Born in Aberdeen, Leiper began his adult career with local Junior club Aberdeen East End. In 1961, he signed for Plymouth Argyle after being spotted by fellow Aberdonian and ex-Plymouth forward Jimmy Gauld. [2] At Plymouth, Leiper was mainly utilised as a back-up, however he became first choice goalkeeper for the club in the 1965–66 season; a decision that lead to the resignation of manager Malcolm Allison after the club's directors favoured Leiper over Noel Dwyer in goal. [3]
In 1967, Leiper signed for Chelmsford City, staying with the club up until the 1969–70 season. [4] Following his time at Chelmsford, Leiper signed for Western League newcomers Plymouth City. [5] In 1971, Leiper joined Bodmin Town. [6]
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | John Leiper [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 26 June 1938||
Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1957–1961 | Aberdeen East End | ||
1961–1967 | Plymouth Argyle | 75 | (0) |
1967–1970 | Chelmsford City | ||
1970–1971 | Plymouth City | ||
Bodmin Town | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John Leiper (born 26 June 1938) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Born in Aberdeen, Leiper began his adult career with local Junior club Aberdeen East End. In 1961, he signed for Plymouth Argyle after being spotted by fellow Aberdonian and ex-Plymouth forward Jimmy Gauld. [2] At Plymouth, Leiper was mainly utilised as a back-up, however he became first choice goalkeeper for the club in the 1965–66 season; a decision that lead to the resignation of manager Malcolm Allison after the club's directors favoured Leiper over Noel Dwyer in goal. [3]
In 1967, Leiper signed for Chelmsford City, staying with the club up until the 1969–70 season. [4] Following his time at Chelmsford, Leiper signed for Western League newcomers Plymouth City. [5] In 1971, Leiper joined Bodmin Town. [6]