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John Leiper

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John Leiper
Personal information
Full name John Leiper[1]
Date of birth (1938-06-26) 26 June 1938 (age 86)[1]
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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "John Leiper". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Big Mal quit after being told to pick John in goal". The Sunday Post. 29 May 2016. p. 12.
  3. ^ "John Leiper". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Plainmoor return for Bobby Baxter", Herald Express, 8 October 1970, p. 14
  6. ^ "Barnstaple dashed Bodmin's hopes", Cornish Guardian, 4 November 1971, p. 7