Luke Dobie
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke Jeffrey Dobie | ||
| Date of birth | 7 October 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Ormskirk, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Crewe Alexandra | |||
| 2003–2011 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Middlesbrough | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Bristol City | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 4 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:20, 19 January 2012 (UTC) | |||
Luke Jeffrey Dobie (born 7 October 1992) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career[edit]
Youth career[edit]
Dobie started his career in the youth team of Crewe Alexandra,[1] but left as a youngster to join Everton.[2] He progressed through the youth system at Everton playing regularly for the youth team and reserve side. However, he was released from the club in 2011.
Middlesbrough[edit]
In April 2011 he was offered a trial at Championship side Middlesbrough, after he had impressed playing against the club in an FA Youth Cup tie earlier in the season.[3] His trial was successful and he signed his first professional contract on a one-year deal.[4]
Accrington Stanley (loan)[edit]
In October 2011, he joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan until January 2012.[5] He made his debut for the club a day later in a 2–0 home defeat to Swindon Town, after coming on as a substitute for Andrew Procter.[6] He made 4 appearances for the club before returning to Middlesbrough.
Return to Middlesbrough[edit]
He returned to Middlesbrough on 3 January 2012, at the end of his loan spell at League Two side Accrington Stanley.[7] In June 2012 Luke was not offered a new contract by the management team at Middlesbrough and was subsequently released from the club.
Bristol City[edit]
He was picked up by Bristol City in 2012.[8] He left Bristol City at the end of the season having not played a game for the club.
Wigan Athletic[edit]
On 14 January 2014, Dobie joined Wigan Athletic after a successful trial.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Dobie attended Maricourt Catholic School[10] and now owns multiple businesses in the takeaway food and drink industry.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Flown From the Nest - Luke Dobie". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Luke Dobie gets chance to impress in run-out". 5 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Middlesbrough trials for Everton prospect Dobie". 11 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "7 Sign First Pro Contracts". 11 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Dobie makes Accrington switch". 14 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Accrington 0-2 Swindon". 15 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Profiles". Bristol City Academy. 14 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Young duo rewarded with deals". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Luke Dobie "delighted" to join Wigan Athletic from Bristol City". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
- ^ "Former Pupils". maricourt.net. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Luke Jeffrey DOBIE". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
External links[edit]
- Luke Dobie at Soccerbase
- Luke Dobie at Soccerway
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