Luke Jeffrey Dobie (born 7 October 1992) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Luke Dobie
Personal information
Full name Luke Jeffrey Dobie
Date of birth (1992-10-07) 7 October 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Ormskirk, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Crewe Alexandra
2003–2011 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Middlesbrough 0 (0)
2011–2012Accrington Stanley (loan) 4 (0)
2012–2013 Bristol City 0 (0)
2014 Wigan Athletic 0 (0)
Total 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:20, 19 January 2012 (UTC)

Career edit

Youth career edit

Dobie started his career in the youth team of Crewe Alexandra,[1] but left as a youngster to join Everton.[2] He progressed through the youth system at Everton playing regularly for the youth team and reserve side. However, he was released from the club in 2011.

Middlesbrough edit

In April 2011 he was offered a trial at Championship side Middlesbrough, after he had impressed playing against the club in an FA Youth Cup tie earlier in the season.[3] His trial was successful and he signed his first professional contract on a one-year deal.[4]

Accrington Stanley (loan) edit

In October 2011, he joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan until January 2012.[5] He made his debut for the club a day later in a 2–0 home defeat to Swindon Town, after coming on as a substitute for Andrew Procter.[6] He made 4 appearances for the club before returning to Middlesbrough.

Return to Middlesbrough edit

He returned to Middlesbrough on 3 January 2012, at the end of his loan spell at League Two side Accrington Stanley.[7] In June 2012 Luke was not offered a new contract by the management team at Middlesbrough and was subsequently released from the club.

Bristol City edit

He was picked up by Bristol City in 2012.[8] He left Bristol City at the end of the season having not played a game for the club.

Wigan Athletic edit

On 14 January 2014, Dobie joined Wigan Athletic after a successful trial.[9]

Personal life edit

Dobie attended Maricourt Catholic School[10] and now owns multiple businesses in the takeaway food and drink industry.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "Flown From the Nest - Luke Dobie". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Luke Dobie gets chance to impress in run-out". 5 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Middlesbrough trials for Everton prospect Dobie". 11 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  4. ^ "7 Sign First Pro Contracts". 11 April 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  5. ^ "Dobie makes Accrington switch". 14 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Accrington 0-2 Swindon". 15 October 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Profiles". Bristol City Academy. 14 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Young duo rewarded with deals". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Luke Dobie "delighted" to join Wigan Athletic from Bristol City". 14 April 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
  10. ^ "Former Pupils". maricourt.net. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Luke Jeffrey DOBIE". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2021.

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