Roland Fabiani Explained

Roland Fabiani
Birth Date:1971 11, df=y
Birth Place:Greenock, Scotland
Position:Left back
Youthclubs1:Shamrock Boys Club
Youthclubs2:Hibernian
Years1:1990–1992
Clubs1:Falkirk
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1990–1991
Clubs2:Musselburgh Athletic (loan)
Years3:1992–1993
Clubs3:St Mirren
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:1993–1996
Clubs4:Dumbarton[1]
Caps4:87
Goals4:1
Years5:1996–1999
Clubs5:Greenock Juniors
Years6:1999–2003
Years7:2003–2006
Clubs7:Kilwinning Rangers
Years8:2006–2007
Clubs8:Bellshill Athletic
Years9:2007–2008
Clubs9:Arthurlie
Years10:2008–2009
Clubs10:Maryhill
Years11:2009–2010
Clubs11:Greenock Juniors
Clubs12:Lanark United
Years13:2012–2013
Clubs13:Kilwinning Rangers
Years14:2014–2015
Clubs14:Benburb

Roland Fabiani (born 24 November 1971) is a Scottish former footballer who played professionally for St Mirren and Dumbarton.[2] He is currently the Assistant Manager of Kilwinning Rangers FC Under 20s Development Team.

Career

Raised in Port Glasgow,[3] Fabiani played in the youth system of Hibernian[3] but did not make a senior appearance for them, nor did he break through to the first team at his next club Falkirk. In 1992 he moved to second-tier St Mirren, making a handful of league appearances in his sole season there. In 1993 he moved on to Dumbarton in the same division, experiencing a relegation, a promotion and another relegation in each of his three campaigns with the Sons, also playing in the Scottish Cup against Rangers at Ibrox.[3]

In 1996 Fabiani left professional football to become a police officer.[4] He continued to play in the Junior grade for many years with spells at several clubs,[5] [6] including three stints for local Greenock Juniors and back-to-back West Region Super League championship wins (2002–03 with Pollok, 2003–04 with Kilwinning Rangers);[6] [5] playing more often at sweeper as he got older, he continued to compete well into his 40s due to maintaining a high level of fitness and having good fortune with injuries.[3] [6] He named former Kilwinning teammate Tam Currie as the best he played with at Junior level.[5] [6]

Fabiani also became involved in the management of both the Scottish[7] and the British police football selections.[3] [6]

In January 2024, he was appointed as Assistant Manager of Kilwinning Rangers Fc Under 20s Development Team.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  3. Web site: Roland could see out his career at Greenock. Greenock Telegraph. Gary Pews. 1 February 2010 . 13 September 2018.
  4. Web site: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Lex Baillie; Lawman Lex pounds well-trodden beat. 10 November 1997. The Mirror. 20 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Retiring Fabi's trophy aim for old Times' sake. Evening Times. 28 February 2013 . 13 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Roland Fabiani. The Juniors. Graham Dunn. 3 May 2015. 13 September 2018.
  7. Web site: Officers Of The League. Scottish Police FA. 13 September 2018.