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.
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]