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