Andy Dibble
British footballer (born 1965)
Andrew Gerald Dibble (born 8 May 1965) is a Welsh football coach and former professional player.
As a player, he was as a goalkeeper from 1982 to 2006. During his career, he played in the Premier League for Manchester City and in the Scottish Premier Division for Aberdeen and Rangers. He also played in the Football League for Cardiff City, Luton Town, Huddersfield Town, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, Hartlepool United, Carlisle United, Stockport County and Wrexham. He also played in the Welsh Premier League for Barry Town, and in non-league football with Altrincham and Accrington Stanley. A journeyman, Dibble won three caps for the Wales national football team.
After retiring, Dibble moved into coaching and has previously worked on the coaching staff at Accrington Stanley, Coventry City, Peterborough United, Rotherham United and Cardiff City.
Playing career
Early career
Dibble began his career at Cardiff City, joining as an apprentice in June 1981 and turning professional in August 1982. He made his first team debut on his 17th birthday in a 1–0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The following season, he established himself as the club's first choice goalkeeper helping the side to promotion and the next year he missed just one league match.
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