John Leiper Explained

John Leiper
Fullname:John Leiper
Birth Date:26 June 1938
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1957–1961
Clubs1:Aberdeen East End
Years2:1961–1967
Clubs2:Plymouth Argyle
Caps2:75
Goals2:0
Years3:1967–1970
Clubs3:Chelmsford City
Years4:1970–1971
Clubs4:Plymouth City
Clubs5:Bodmin Town

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.[1] 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.[2]

In 1967, Leiper signed for Chelmsford City, staying with the club up until the 1969–70 season.[3] Following his time at Chelmsford, Leiper signed for Western League newcomers Plymouth City.[4] In 1971, Leiper joined Bodmin Town.[5]

Notes and References

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