Duncan Waldman

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Duncan Hope Waldman (born 25 April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a former professional footballer, having played between 1980-1984.

Waldman began his football career with the amateur side HKFC (Hong Kong Football Club) as a budding goalkeeper making his debut in December 1977. His first game for the 'Club' was in the professional league against Seiko FC where Waldman who otherwise had a good outing, miscalculated a lob for the first goal. The ‘Club’ were eventually beaten 4-0. Waldman captained the ‘Club’ to arguably its greatest victory on 10th May 1980 where the yo yo club maintained First Division status for the first (and only time) with the last kick of the final league game from a John ‘the one-eyed executioner’ McGunnigle penalty.

Waldman made his professional debut for Eastern AA in October 1980 in a 2-0 win over Caroline Hill FC. Waldman went on to captain Eastern and was instrumental in the 1980-81 Viceroy Cup Final victory, saving 3 penalties (5-4) when the game finished 2-2 after extra time, against Caroline Hill FC[1]. Waldman received the Viceroy Cup from the then English national football team manager Ron Greenwood[2]. Waldman also represented the Hong Kong League XI in 1981 and Eastern against Arsenal FC which included goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings. In addition, Waldman played alongside Eastern's 1981-82 coach Bobby Moore.

Waldman was eventually released to move to Inglewood United formerly Inglewood Kiev, Perth, in the Western Australian professional league during the season 1981-82 to make way for Roger Hansbury the former Norwich City FC Goalkeeper. Waldman helped Inglewood reach the Grand Final of the 1982 [3], State League Top Four Cup competition in his first season. His second season in Perth culminated in the 1983 ‘night series’ Coca Cola Cup 1-0 victory against West Perth Macedonia FC [4]. Waldman was also a member of the Scottish team in the Mini World Cup series in Western Australia during the seasons 1982[5] and 1983[6].

Waldman returned to Hong Kong professional league with Harps FC in the season 1983-84 under the guidance of Coach Colm McFeely[7]. Waldman eventually rejoined his beloved HKFC in season 1984-85. He again captained the ‘Club’ in its centennial year in 1986 regaining the Second Division title and winning the ‘Centennial’ tournament 2-0 against a strong British Forces side. This subsequently turned out to be his final game at the age of 30 eventually returning to his native Scotland.