Scott Dobie

Last updated

Scott Dobie
Personal information
Full name Robert Scott Dobie [1]
Date of birth (1978-10-10) 10 October 1978 (age 45) [1]
Place of birth Workington, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [1]
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1995–1996 Carlisle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1996–2001 Carlisle United 136 (26)
1998 → Clydebank (loan) 6 (0)
2001–2004 West Bromwich Albion 110 (22)
2004–2005 Millwall 16 (3)
2005–2008 Nottingham Forest 41 (3)
2008–2010 Carlisle United 84 (12)
2010–2011 St Johnstone 4 (0)
2011 → Bradford City (loan) 13 (0)
2012 York City 0 (0)
Total410(66)
International career
2002 Scotland 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Scott Dobie (born 10 October 1978) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker.

Contents

Although born in England, Dobie played six times for Scotland at full international level in 2002. During a 16-year career he played for Carlisle United, Clydebank, West Bromwich Albion, Millwall, Nottingham Forest, St Johnstone, Bradford City and York City.

Club career

Carlisle United

Born in Workington, Cumbria, Dobie joined Carlisle United as an apprentice in June 1995, turning professional on 10 May 1997. [1] [2] While at Carlisle, it was Dobie's goalbound header that was parried into the path of Carlisle goalkeeper Jimmy Glass, who scored with the last kick of the final game of the 1998–99 season, preserving Carlisle's Football League status and relegating Scarborough. [3] During 2000–01, Dobie attracted interest from other clubs, with Carlisle manager Ian Atkins claiming that the player could be worth as much as £2 million in the transfer market. [4]

West Bromwich Albion

Dobie was transferred to West Bromwich Albion on 6 July 2001 for an initial £150,000 fee, with another £50,000 being paid once he reached 25 appearances for his new club. [5] He made his Albion début against Walsall on 11 August 2001. His first goal for the club came on 22 August 2001 in a League Cup tie at Cambridge United, when he lobbed the opposition goalkeeper from 30 yards out. [6] He enjoyed an impressive September, scoring his first league goal for Albion in a 4–0 win over Manchester City, and thus commencing a scoring streak of eight goals in seven games. However he struggled to find the net after that, not scoring again until February. Nonetheless, he finished the season as the club's top scorer with 11 league goals, 13 in total. His performances helped Albion get promoted to the Premier League in 2001–02. Two of his goals came on 16 March 2002 in a 3–0 win at Sheffield United; the game was dubbed the "Battle of Bramall Lane" as it was the only game in English professional football to be abandoned due to a team having insufficient players left on the pitch. [7]

In the summer he handed in a transfer request, reportedly because he wanted a wage increase after breaking into the Scotland national side. [8] Albion refused to sell the player however, and eventually Dobie was rewarded with an improved four-year contract. [9] Dobie was Albion's first Premier League substitute when he replaced Danny Dichio in the opening game against Manchester United at Old Trafford. [10] He scored five times in Albion's first Premiership season and his strike against Tottenham Hotspur on 8 December 2002 was named 'Goal of the Week' by the BBC Sport website, [11] but this wasn't enough to save the club from relegation. Dobie again won promotion with West Brom in 2003–04, helping the club bounce back to the top-flight at the first attempt. He scored five league goals including three in as many matches in consecutive wins against Stoke, Millwall and Gillingham.

Albion returned to the Premier League for the 2004–05 season, and Dobie scored what turned out to be his last goal for the club in a 2-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park on 28 August 2004.

Millwall

With the likes of Kanu and Robert Earnshaw ahead of him in the West Brom pecking order, Dobie struggled to gain first team action at the start of 2004–05, and on 8 November 2004 moved to Millwall in a deal worth "up to" £750,000. [12] Owing to a sell-on clause, his former club Carlisle received at least £37,500 from the deal. [13]

Nottingham Forest

On 25 February 2005 he joined Nottingham Forest in a £525,000 move from Millwall, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal. [14] His Forest career got off to a slow start, as he scored only one goal in 12 appearances. He then started to find his form, but a series of injuries, including a hip injury that required ground-breaking surgery in America, checked his progress, meaning he scored just two goals in the 2005–06 season.

At the start of the 2006–07 season new manager Colin Calderwood expressed his faith in Dobie and said his career was safe at Forest.[ citation needed ] But injury again slowed his progress, after suffering a thigh injury on his comeback game, forcing him down the pecking order behind Grant Holt, Junior Agogo and Nathan Tyson. Most of Dobie's appearances in 2006–07 were from the substitutes bench. His only goal that season came in the 2006–07 League One play off semi-final against Yeovil. His header from a corner, put Forest 3–1 up in the tie, but they ended up losing 5–4 on aggregate after extra time. [15]

Dobie began the 2007–08 campaign as a lone striker against AFC Bournemouth but was quickly dropped to the bench, and then cut from the matchday squad altogether, although he returned as a substitute in Forest's 2–0 win at Port Vale.

Return to Carlisle

On 23 January 2008, Dobie returned to Carlisle United, now in League One, where he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract after moving for a nominal fee. [16] He was on the losing side in a play-off semi-final for the second year running when Carlisle were defeated 3–2 on aggregate by Leeds United, whose team included Dobie's half-cousin Paul Huntington. [17] [18] Dobie received the first red card of his career in a 0–0 draw against Leyton Orient in August 2008. [19]

St Johnstone

Dobie signed for Scottish Premier League club St Johnstone on a one-year contract in May 2010. [20] Dobie had previously played alongside Saints manager Derek McInnes at West Brom. [20] He played just four games for the Scottish outfit. Dobie signed for League Two side Bradford City in February 2011 on a loan deal until the end of the season.

York City

After more than a year without a club, Dobie signed for newly promoted League Two club York City on a three-month contract on 30 August 2012. [21] However, he was released a month later on 28 September 2012 after failing to break into the team. [22]

International career

Dobie represented Scotland at international level. [23] He made his debut in a 4–1 defeat away to South Korea on 16 May 2002, in which he scored Scotland's only goal. [23] He was capped six times by Scotland, all of these coming during 2002. [23]

After football

After retiring from football, Dobie became a police officer. He is now an Authorised Firearms Officer and National Firearms Instructor, and has provided armed protection at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Dudley. [24]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 April 2011.
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Carlisle United 1996–97 [25] Third Division 2100000021
1997–98 [26] Second Division 23010402 [lower-alpha 1] 0300
1998–99 [27] Third Division33600202 [lower-alpha 1] 0376
1999–2000 [28] Third Division34710003 [lower-alpha 1] 0387
2000–01 [29] Third Division44113220004913
Total1362652807015628
Clydebank (loan) 1998–99 [27] Scottish First Division 600000—60
West Bromwich Albion 2001–02 [30] First Division 43114032—5013
2002–03 [31] FA Premier League 3152010—345
2003–04 [32] First Division3151052—377
2004–05 [33] FA Premier League510010—61
Total1102270104—12726
Millwall 2004–05 [33] Championship 163000000163
Nottingham Forest 2004–05 [33] Championship1210000—121
2005–06 [34] League One 8200000082
2006–07 [35] League One19040003 [lower-alpha 2] 1261
2007–08 [36] League One2000100030
Total413401031494
Carlisle United 2007–08 [36] League One15400002 [lower-alpha 3] 0174
2008–09 [37] League One303201000333
2009–10 [38] League One39540325 [lower-alpha 1] 35110
Total841260427310117
St Johnstone 2010–11 [39] Scottish Premier League 400011—51
Bradford City (loan) 2010–11 [39] League Two 130000000130
York City 2012–13 [40] League Two0000000000
Career totals4106622224717447379
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in Football League Trophy, two appearances and one goal in League One play-offs
  3. ↑ Appearances in League One play-offs

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Scotland [23] 200261
Total61

International goals

Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 [41] 16 May 2002 Asiad Main Stadium, Busan Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1–31–4 Friendly

Honours

Carlisle United

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Reid</span> Footballer (born 1981)

Steven John Reid is a former professional footballer who played as a right back, having previously played most of his career in midfield. He is currently a first team coach at Nottingham Forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Brunt</span> Northern Irish footballer (born 1984)

Christopher Colin Brunt is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is the current West Bromwich Albion loan player manager. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the club’s history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Morrison (footballer)</span> Footballer (born 1986)

James Clark Morrison is a football coach and former player, who is currently a first-team coach with West Bromwich Albion and the Scotland national team. Morrison played as a midfielder for Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion between 2004 and 2019, and is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in West Bromwich Albion's history. After representing various England junior sides, Morrison chose to play for Scotland at full international level and he made 46 full international appearances for them between 2008 and 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Craig Beattie</span> Scottish footballer

Craig Beattie is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ishmael Miller</span> English footballer

Ishmael Anthony Miller is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simon Cox (footballer, born 1987)</span> Footballer (born 1987)

Simon Richard Cox is a retired professional football player and Republic of Ireland international, who played as a striker.

Glenn Murray is an English former professional footballer and football pundit who played as a striker. His career spanned 19 years from 2002 until 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rickie Lambert</span> English footballer

Rickie Lee Lambert is an English former professional footballer who is currently an Academy Youth Development Coach at Wigan Athletic. During his career, he played as a striker, before retiring in 2017. He won a number of personal awards, including two league Golden Boots. Lambert was known for his large stature and physical performances, drawing comparisons with former Southampton player Matt Le Tissier for his ability in front of goal and penalty record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jay Rodriguez</span> English footballer (born 1989)

Jay Enrique Rodriguez is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Burnley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Graham Dorrans</span> Scottish footballer

Graham Dorrans is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Johnstone Burgh.

Gary Lee Madine is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jake Livermore</span> English footballer (born 1989)

Jake Cyril Leonard Livermore is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Championship club Watford.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Chester</span> Welsh footballer (born 1989)

James Grant Chester is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and signed for EFL League Two club Barrow.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Craig Dawson</span> English footballer (born 1990)

Craig Dawson is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scott Allan</span> Scottish footballer

Scott Allan is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Irish League Premiership club Larne, on loan from Scottish Championship club Arbroath.

Conor Stephen Townsend is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Donervon Daniels</span> Montserratian footballer (born 1993)

Donervon Joseph Daniels is a Montserratian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Walsall.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oliver Burke</span> Scottish footballer (born 1997)

Oliver Jasen Burke is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right winger or forward for EFL Championship club Birmingham City, on loan from Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karlan Grant</span> English footballer

Karlan Laughton Ahearne-Grant is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Cardiff City on loan from West Bromwich Albion. He has represented England at youth level and is also eligible to represent Scotland.

Kyle Hakeem Edwards is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for EFL League One club Oxford United.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 121. ISBN   978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ↑ Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. p. 68. ISBN   1-85983-474-4.
  3. ↑ Metcalf, Rupert (10 May 1999). "Carlisle raise a Glass to survival – Carlisle United 2 Plymouth Argyle 1". The Independent. London. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
  4. ↑ "Dobie worth the dough". BBC Sport. 1 December 2000. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Dobie makes Baggies move". BBC Sport. 6 July 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  6. ↑ Collins, Sid (23 August 2001). "Cambridge 1 Albion 1 – match report". WBAunofficial.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2007.
  7. ↑ Gallagher, Sean (17 March 2020). "The Battle of Bramall Lane: The incredible clash between Sheffield United and West Brom which was abandoned after three red cards, mayhem, and a headbutt". Talksport. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "Dobie going nowhere". BBC Sport. 18 June 2002. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  9. ↑ "Dobie signs new deal". BBC Sport. 9 August 2002. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  10. ↑ "Man Utd vs WBA". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 17 August 2002. Archived from the original on 17 October 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2010.
  11. ↑ "Goal of the week". BBC Sport. 9 December 2002. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  12. ↑ "Lions pip Preston in Dobie chase". BBC Sport. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  13. ↑ "Cumbrians benefit from Dobie sale". BBC Sport. 11 November 2004. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  14. ↑ "Striker Dobie seals Forest move". BBC Sport. 25 February 2005. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  15. ↑ Sinnott, John (18 May 2007). "Nottm Forest 2–5 Yeovil". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "Dobie leaves Forest for Carlisle". BBC Sport. 23 January 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  17. ↑ Sanghera, Mandeep (15 May 2008). "Carlisle 0–2 Leeds (agg 2–3)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  18. ↑ Anderson, David (15 May 2008). "Leeds defender Huntington haunted by Carlisle hate mob". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
  19. ↑ Williams, Bob (24 August 2008). "Carlisle United's Scott Dobie plans appeal against red card". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  20. 1 2 "Scott Dobie agrees loan deal with St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  21. ↑ "Clarke Carlisle, Scott Dobie and Charlie Taylor join York City". BBC Sport. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  22. ↑ Flett, Dave (28 September 2012). "Scott Dobie released by York City". The Press. York. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "Scott Dobie". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  24. ↑ Hatfield, Luke (26 May 2017). "Former West Brom strike partners Lee Hughes and Scott Dobie reunited in strange circumstances". Express & Star. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 1996/1997". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  27. 1 2 "Games played by Scott Dobie in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  29. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  30. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  33. 1 2 3 "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  36. 1 2 "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  39. 1 2 "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Scott Dobie in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  41. ↑ SFA profile
  42. ↑ Shemilt, Stephan (28 March 2010). "Carlisle United 1–4 Southampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.