Shebby Singh
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Serbegeth Singh | ||
Date of birth | 20 August 1960 | ||
Place of birth | Johor, Malaya | ||
Date of death | 12 January 2022 | (aged 61)||
Place of death | Johor, Malaysia | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1983 |
Johor FA | ||
1984–1990 |
Kuala Lumpur FA | ||
1991–1992 |
Pahang FA | ||
1993–1994 |
Kuala Lumpur FA | ||
1994–1995 |
Negeri Sembilan FA | ||
1995–1996 |
Perak FA | ||
International career | |||
1982–1991 | Malaysia | ||
Managerial career | |||
2007 |
Melaka TMFC (caretaker) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Serbegeth "Shebby" Singh (Punjabi: ਸਰਬੇਤਥ ਸਿੰਘ, romanized: Sarabētatha sigha; 20 August 1960 – 12 January 2022) was a Malaysian professional footballer who played as a defender. After retiring, he worked as a coach as well as a sports broadcaster in Asia. He was Blackburn Rovers' Global Adviser during the 2012–13 season.
Playing career
Singh started his football career for
He played nine years of international football for Malaysia, including in three
His career in domestic football lasted eighteen years from 1978 to 1996. He won every domestic honour, including the
Coaching and media career
In 2006, Singh coached a football team named '
In 2007, Singh was appointed technical advisor to
Singh appeared as a football analyst on South East Asian television.[4]
Blackburn Rovers
On 18 June 2012,
Singh denied reports that he had taken over training sessions and stated the club's next manager would be a man with experience, ruling out Scottish coach Kevin MacDonald. In spite of this, the inexperienced manager of Blackpool F.C., Michael Appleton, was appointed the club's new manager, unleashing strong criticism from Blackburn fans.[citation needed]
Singh was instrumental in the dismissal of Appleton, who lasted 67 days in his job, ten days longer than his predecessor, Henning Berg. This managerial unrest saw his popularity among Blackburn supporters drop further.[6] During this time, he was accused of 'presiding over the farcical decline of the club', according to one of The Independent article.[7] Singh had not returned to the club after three months on leave, his only presence being a short visit to sack Appleton, whom he had never met.[7]
Personal life and death
Singh died on 12 January 2022, at the age of 61. It is believed that he had collapsed due to shortness of breath while cycling in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, according to
See also
References
- ^ a b "Johor gantung Serbegeth". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
- ^ Shebby Singh has come a long way from FieldTurf, retrieved 9 June 2014
- ^ a b "Shebby Singh (ESPN)". Archived from the original on 18 September 2011.
- ^ Shebby Singh closer to Blackburn Rovers exit from Lancashire Telegraph retrieved 9 June 2014
- ^ Staff Reporter (19 June 2012). "Shebby Singh appointed director of football at Blackburn Rovers". sportskeeda.com.
- ^ Herbert, Ian (20 March 2013). "Blackburn Rovers farce deepens as Shebby Singh sacks Michael Appleton by letter amid power struggle". The Independent. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ a b Blackburn Rovers set to axe global advisor Shebby Singh as club finally gets serious from The Independent, retrieved 9 June 2014
- ^ Hashim, Firdaus (12 January 2022). "Former national footballer Serbegeth Singh dies - BERNAMA". Bernama. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Hashim, Firdaus (12 January 2022). "Shebby tampak pucat, penat - Aidil". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ ZAHIID, SYED JAYMAL (14 January 2022). "Hundreds turn up at funeral hall to say final goodbye to former football star Shebby Singh". Malay Mail. Retrieved 15 January 2022.