Michael Dobson (footballer)
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Michael Dobson is an English
former professional footballer.
Dobson came through the youth ranks at Brentford
, a club whom his father George had played for, and spent six years at the club, including a couple of years as club captain. One of the highlights of his time at Griffin Park
was scoring the opening goal in the 2001 LDV Vans Trophy
Final against Port Vale
at the Millennium Stadium
. Vale went on to win the match 2-1. He joined Reading
on loan in the 2005-06
season. At the end of the season, Dobson was released by Brentford and subsequently signed for Walsall on 6 June 2006. He was released by the Saddlers on May 7, 2008. Dobson retired from football following advice from a specialist due to a succession of knee injuries.
One of Dobson's strengths is his versatility. He can play at right back, central midfield, and central defence if required.
Dobson now runs his own business called Flexercise, specialising in personal training and sports massaging therapy.
Brentford
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former professional footballer.
Dobson came through the youth ranks at Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
, a club whom his father George had played for, and spent six years at the club, including a couple of years as club captain. One of the highlights of his time at Griffin Park
Griffin Park
Griffin Park is a football ground situated in the London Borough of Hounslow, west London. It has been the home ground of League One side Brentford since it was built in 1904. It is known for being the only English league football ground to have a pub on each corner, and is situated in a...
was scoring the opening goal in the 2001 LDV Vans Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
Final against Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
at the Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital, Cardiff. It is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and also frequently stages games of the Wales national football team, but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage...
. Vale went on to win the match 2-1. He joined Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
on loan in the 2005-06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season. At the end of the season, Dobson was released by Brentford and subsequently signed for Walsall on 6 June 2006. He was released by the Saddlers on May 7, 2008. Dobson retired from football following advice from a specialist due to a succession of knee injuries.
One of Dobson's strengths is his versatility. He can play at right back, central midfield, and central defence if required.
Dobson now runs his own business called Flexercise, specialising in personal training and sports massaging therapy.
Honours
- Football League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
(IV): 2007
Brentford
- Football League TrophyFootball League TrophyThe Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
runner-up: 20012001 Football League Trophy FinalThe 2001 Football League Trophy Final was the 18th final of the Football League Trophy, the domestic football cup competition for teams from the Football League Second and Third Divisions...
External links
- Michael Dobson profile at saddlers.co.uk