Luke Dobie

Luke Dobie
Personal information
Full name Luke Jeffrey Dobie
Date of birth (1992-10-07) 7 October 1992 (age 32)
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)

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

Career

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Youth career

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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

Personal life

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

References

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  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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