Bobby Sibbald

Bobby Sibbald
Personal information
Full name Robert Louis Sibbald[1]
Date of birth 25 January 1948 (1948-01-25) (age 64)[1]
Place of birth Hebburn, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Playing position Defender
Youth career
?–1965 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1965–1969 Leeds United 2 (0)
1969–1971 York City 79 (7)
1971–1975 Southport 170 (11)
1975 Los Angeles Aztecs 22 (3)
1975–1977 Southport 68 (2)
1977–1980 Los Angeles Aztecs 116 (4)
Teams managed
1989–1990 Los Angeles Heat
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Robert Louis "Bobby" Sibbald (born 25 January 1948) is an English former footballer and manager who played for Leeds United, York City and Southport in the Football League.

Career

Born in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, Sibbald progressed through the Leeds United youth system, before turning professional in January 1965.[1] He was unable to affirm a regular place in the first team due to Paul Reaney being the first choice right back, and after making two league appearances, he joined York City in February 1969.[1][2] He was captain for the 1969–70 season, but after losing his place in the team, joined Southport in July 1971 following an initial two-month trial.[2] He made 45 appearances for Southport as they won the Fourth Division title in the 1972–73 season.[2][3] He joined the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League in 1975,[2] making 22 appearances and scoring three goals for them before rejoining Southport in the same year.[3] After another two seasons at Southport, he rejoined the Aztecs in 1977 and made 116 appearances and scored four goals during his second spell with the team.[3] He retired from playing in 1980 and became assistant coach at the Aztecs,[2] before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Heat.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 561. ISBN 1852916656. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f Jarred, Martin; & Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997. Citizen Publications. p. 92. ISBN 0953100502. 
  3. ^ a b c "Bobby Sibbald". Playerhistory. http://playerhistory.com/Default.aspx?page=player_details&playerID=147308. Retrieved 2009-09-11. 
  4. ^ McLeod, Paul (1990-11-11). "Sibbald Remains on the Heat's Hot Seat". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-11-11/sports/sp-6042_1_coaching-job. Retrieved 2009-09-11.