Luke Jeffrey Dobie (born 7 October 1992) is an English former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Youth career

Dobie started his career in the youth team of

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, but left as a youngster to join Everton. He progressed through the youth system at Everton playing regularly for the youth team and reserve side. However, he was released from the club in 2011.

Middlesbrough

In April 2011 he was offered a trial at

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side

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, after he had impressed playing against the club in an

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tie earlier in the season. His trial was successful and he signed his first professional contract on a one-year deal.

Accrington Stanley (loan)

In October 2011, he joined League Two side

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on loan until January 2012. He made his debut for the club a day later in a 2–0 home defeat to

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, after coming on as a substitute for

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. He made 4 appearances for the club before returning to

Return to Middlesbrough

He returned to Middlesbrough on 3 January 2012, at the end of his loan spell at

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side

. In June 2012 Luke was not offered a new contract by the management team at

and was subsequently released from the club.

Bristol City

He was picked up by

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in 2012. He left

at the end of the season having not played a game for the club.

Wigan Athletic

On 14 January 2014, Dobie joined

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after a successful trial.

Personal life

Dobie attended

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and now owns multiple businesses in the takeaway food and drink industry.

References

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* * 1992 births Living people People from Ormskirk English footballers Association football midfielders Middlesbrough F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players English Football League players Bristol City F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub