John Leiper
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Leiper[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 June 1938[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Scotland | ||
| Position | 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
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
- ^ a b "John Leiper". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. 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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