Alan Maybury

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Alan Maybury
Personal information
Full name Alan Paul Maybury
Date of birth 8 August 1978 (1978-08-08) (age 33)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current club St. Johnstone
Number 12
Youth career
Home Farm
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1995–2001 Leeds United 14 (0)
1999 → Reading (loan) 8 (0)
2000 → Crewe Alexandra (loan) 6 (0)
2001–2005 Heart of Midlothian 112 (4)
2005–2008 Leicester City 85 (3)
2008 → Aberdeen (loan) 13 (0)
2008–2010 Colchester United 28 (0)
2010– St. Johnstone 39 (1)
National team‡
1998 Republic of Ireland U21 2 (0)
1998 Republic of Ireland B 1 (0)
1998–2005 Republic of Ireland 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 03 December 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 April 2010

Alan Paul Maybury (born 8 August 1978 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish footballer currently playing for St. Johnstone.

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[edit] Career

[edit] Leeds

As a youngster Maybury was linked to Rangers and was anecdotally the first player from the Republic of Ireland to be offered a youth contract. However he decided to start his senior career at Leeds United.[1] At Leeds he occasionally deputised for compatriot Gary Kelly in the right-back berth but predominantly spent his time in the reserves. In spite of his lack of competitive football during this period, he attained two caps for Republic of Ireland in friendly internationals.

In an attempt to gain experience of regular first-team action, Maybury spent spells on loan at Reading and Crewe between 1999 and 2001. However, when still unable to displace Kelly upon his return to at Elland Road, he decided it was in his best interests to leave, with Craig Levein paying £130,000 to secure his services for Hearts in August 2001.

[edit] Hearts

Alan made his Hearts debut in a convincing 3–0 victory over St. Johnstone later that month, and quickly became a first team regular. The club recorded successive third place finishes in the SPL in 2002–03 and 2003–04. Although by preference a right-back, he would often deputise at left-back when required, and occasionally in right midfield. Maybury eventually became the club's vice-captain and, by the summer of 2004, a recall to the Irish international squad.

[edit] Leicester

When Craig Levein left Hearts to manage Leicester, he made signing Maybury one of his priorities and Alan joined up at the Walkers Stadium in January 2005 for a nominal fee, in a double signing with striker Mark de Vries, both signing three and a half year contracts.[2] Levein was eventually sacked, but Maybury continued to feature in the first team, playing at right back.

On 14 August 2006, Leicester were approached by Sunderland regarding Maybury's availability.[3] The deal possibly fell through with no news update. Maybury was however transfer listed by then-manager Martin Allen on 4 June 2007,[4] having been replaced by Bruno N'Gotty and Richard Stearman. He was given permission to train with Hearts on 21 January 2008, in order to maintain his fitness while searching for a new club.[5]

On 15 May 2008, he was released by Leicester as his contract was close to expiring and was not going to be renewed by the club.[6]

[edit] Aberdeen

Maybury signed for Aberdeen on loan until end of the season on 31 January 2008.[7] He made his debut for Aberdeen on February 2, in the 5th round of the Scottish Cup against Hamilton Academical. He came on as a substitute for Stuart Duff in the 69th minute as Aberdeen went on to win 1–0.[8] He played for Aberdeen against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Cup and was deemed guilty of a handball against Ze Roberto in the penalty area, conceding a penalty that led to Bayern's second equaliser, with the score previously at 2–1. Aberdeen went on to draw the match 2–2.

Maybury was given a trial by Bristol City on 23 July 2008.[9]

[edit] Colchester United

Maybury signed for Colchester United on 12 December 2008 on a free transfer after a 3 week trial[10] and made his debut the following day against his first club Leeds United. On 23 June 2009 Maybury signed a new contract [11]

[edit] St. Johnstone

Maybury signed for St. Johnstone on a free transfer in August 2010.[12]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Maybury finds his soul at Hearts". The Sunday Times (London). 16 March 2003. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article1098183.ece. 
  2. ^ "Leicester swoop for Hearts pair". BBC Sport. 2005-01-06. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/4141437.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-03. 
  3. ^ Black Cats chase Foxes defender, BBC Sport 2006-08-14. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
  4. ^ Trio Transfer Listed, 2007-06-04.
  5. ^ "Maybury back training with Hearts". BBC Sport. 2008-01-21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/7200659.stm. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
  6. ^ "Foxes Release 6". LCFC.com. 2008-05-15. http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1312976,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-15. 
  7. ^ Foxes' Maybury joins Dons on loan, BBC Sport 2008-01-31. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Aberdeen 1-0 Hamilton Accies". BBC Sport. 2008-02-02. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_cups/7221674.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-03. 
  9. ^ "Maybury on trial at City" BBC Sport 2008-07-23. Retrieved on 2008-07-23
  10. ^ Colchester sign defender Maybury, BBC Sport 2008-12-12. Retrieved on 2008-12-13.
  11. ^ U's Flash - Maybury Extends Stay. Retrieved on 2008-06-28.
  12. ^ "Saints seal Maybury switch". Sky Sports. 2010-08-19. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6324248,00.html. 

[edit] External links

St. Johnstone F.C. – current squad


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