Malcolm Webster (footballer)

Malcolm Webster (born 12 November 1950 in Doncaster) is an English former professional footballer who made 449 appearances in the Football League playing as a goalkeeper for Arsenal, Fulham, Southend United and Cambridge United. At Arsenal he contributed to their victory in the 1969–70 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup by making one appearance in the cup run.[1] He was assistant manager to Chris Turner at Cambridge United[2] between 1986 and 1988 before taking a break from football. He then became a goalkeeping coach, and has worked for clubs including Norwich City,[3] Colchester United, Ipswich Town, Heart of Midlothian, Southampton[4] and Crystal Palace, and also runs a goalkeeping school with business partner, Bolton Wanderers goalkeeping coach, Fred Barber.[5]

Malcolm Webster
Personal information
Date of birth (1950-11-12) 12 November 1950
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1966–1969 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1970 Arsenal 3 (0)
1970–1974 Fulham 94 (0)
1974–1976 Southend United 96 (0)
1976–1984 Cambridge United 256 (0)
Total 449 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "Arsenal Stats". thearsenalhistory.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  2. Malcolm Webster at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  3. "Malcolm Webster". Flown From The Nest. Steve Whitlam. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
  4. "English warrior ready to fight for Scots cause". The Scotsman. 26 January 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
  5. "Goalkeepers To Hit The Ground Running". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2009.
  • Malcolm Webster at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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