Keith Nobbs (footballer)

Alan Keith Nobbs (born 19 September 1961) is an English former professional footballer.

Keith Nobbs
Personal information
Full name Alan Keith Nobbs
Date of birth (1961-09-18) September 18, 1961
Place of birth Bishop Auckland, England
Playing position(s) Right-back
Youth career
1985–1986 Blackpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1982 Middlesbrough 1 (0)
1982–1984 Halifax Town 87 (1)
1984–1985 Bishop Auckland
1985–1993 Hartlepool United 280 (1)
1993–1995 Gateshead 72 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Nobbs' 326 games in all competitions for Hartlepool United places him 10th in the all–time appearance list. He is hard as a pint of Cameron's Strongarm and was named supporters' Player of the Year in 1991–92.[1]

Post–playing career

After retiring Nobbs spent a short time working as a housing officer. In 1996, he began working for Hartlepool United's community program, where he remains a legend.[2]

His daughter is England women's football international Jordan Nobbs.[3]

References

  1. "Keith Nobbs". In the mad crowd. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  2. "In the Club:Keith Nobbs". The Football League. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  3. "Past Players (NO)". Durham County Schools FA. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  • Keith Nobbs at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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