Roland Fabiani (born 24 November 1971) is a Scottish former footballer who played professionally for St Mirren and Dumbarton.[3] He is currently the Assistant Manager of Kilwinning Rangers FC Under 20s Development Team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Greenock, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shamrock Boys Club[1] | |||
| Hibernian | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1992 | Falkirk | 0 | (0) |
| 1990–1991 | → Musselburgh Athletic (loan) | ||
| 1992–1993 | St Mirren | 6 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Dumbarton[2] | 87 | (1) |
| 1996–1999 | Greenock Juniors | ||
| 1999–2003 | Pollok | ||
| 2003–2006 | Kilwinning Rangers | ||
| 2006–2007 | Bellshill Athletic | ||
| 2007–2008 | Arthurlie | ||
| 2008–2009 | Maryhill | ||
| 2009–2010 | Greenock Juniors | ||
| Lanark United | |||
| 2012–2013 | Kilwinning Rangers | ||
| 2014–2015 | Benburb | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editRaised in Port Glasgow,[1] Fabiani played in the youth system of Hibernian[1] but did not make a senior appearance for them, nor did he break through to the first team at his next club Falkirk.[4] In 1992 he moved to second-tier St Mirren, making a handful of league appearances in his sole season there. In 1993 he moved on to Dumbarton in the same division, experiencing a relegation, a promotion and another relegation in each of his three campaigns with the Sons, also playing in the Scottish Cup against Rangers at Ibrox.[1]
In 1996 Fabiani left professional football to become a police officer.[5] He continued to play in the Junior grade for many years with spells at several clubs,[6][4] including three stints for local Greenock Juniors and back-to-back West Region Super League championship wins (2002–03 with Pollok, 2003–04 with Kilwinning Rangers);[4][6] playing more often at sweeper as he got older, he continued to compete well into his 40s due to maintaining a high level of fitness and having good fortune with injuries.[1][4] He named former Kilwinning teammate Tam Currie as the best he played with at Junior level.[6][4]
Fabiani also became involved in the management of both the Scottish[7] and the British police football selections.[1][4]
In January 2024, he was appointed as Assistant Manager of Kilwinning Rangers Fc Under 20s Development Team.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Gary Pews (1 February 2010). "Roland could see out his career at Greenock". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ a b c d e f Graham Dunn (3 May 2015). "Roland Fabiani". The Juniors. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Lex Baillie; Lawman Lex pounds well-trodden beat". The Mirror. 10 November 1997. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Retiring Fabi's trophy aim for old Times' sake". Evening Times. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Officers Of The League". Scottish Police FA. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
External links
edit- Roland Fabiani at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- Profile at The Sons Archive
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