John Leiper
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Leiper[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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.
Career[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "John Leiper". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Big Mal quit after being told to pick John in goal". The Sunday Post. 29 May 2016. p. 12.
- ^ "John Leiper". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Plainmoor return for Bobby Baxter", Herald Express, 8 October 1970, p. 14
- ^ "Barnstaple dashed Bodmin's hopes", Cornish Guardian, 4 November 1971, p. 7
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