Trevor Hebberd
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Trevor Neal Hebberd is a retired English footballer who played as a midfielder.
on leaving school in 1974 and made his first team debut two years later in a 2–2 draw against Hull City
at Boothferry Park
in the Second Division. He managed 12 league appearances 1976–77
, scoring twice. He made 12 appearances again in the 1977–78 season
, scoring once, as the Saints won promotion to the First Division – where they would remain for the next 27 years.
Hebberd established himself as a regular player in the 1979–80 season
, but lost his place in the team a year later. He played 11 league games in 1980–81
and just four in 1981–82
. He had played 95 league games for the Saints, scoring seven goals.
He remained at Southampton until 1982, when he was sold to Oxford United
. During his final season at Southampton, he had loan spells with Bolton Wanderers
and Leicester City
.
, who installed the former Birmingham City
boss Jim Smith
as manager.
Hebberd was a key player in Oxford's Third Division
title triumph in 1984 and their Second Division
championship glory the following year. In 1986
he achieved the finest moment of his career by helping Oxford win the League Cup
at Wembley with the opening goal in a 3–0 victory. He received the man of the match award. Oxford avoided relegation that year and would survive for a total of three years in the top flight, at a time when clubs like Ipswich Town
, Manchester City
and Aston Villa
were being relegated.
When Oxford were relegated from the First Division
in 1988, Hebberd was sold to Derby County
and in his first season he helped them finish fifth in the league. But, like Oxford's League Cup triumph three years earlier, the ban on English clubs in European competition meant that Hebberd was unable to experience the UEFA Cup
, and County were relegated to the Second Division two years later.
before leaving the Baseball Ground
for good and being snapped up by Fourth Division
underdogs Chesterfield
. He spent three years at Saltergate before signing for Lincoln City
.
Hebberd joined Lincoln for the 1994–95 season. He made his senior debut for them on the opening day of the campaign, in a 2–0 victory over Exeter City
. He played in most league games for Lincoln up until his final match, against Hartlepool United
on 4 March 1995. In total he made 33 appearances for Lincoln before being given a free transfer at the end of the season.
Southampton
He signed for SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on leaving school in 1974 and made his first team debut two years later in a 2–2 draw against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
at Boothferry Park
Boothferry Park
Boothferry Park was a football stadium in Kingston upon Hull, and was home to the football club Hull City for over 50 years from 31 August 1946 until December 2002, when they moved to the Kingston Communications Stadium....
in the Second Division. He managed 12 league appearances 1976–77
1976-77 in English football
The 1976–77 season was the 97th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League revamped the tie-breaking criteria for teams level of points, replacing the traditional goal average tie-breaker with one based on goal difference to try to encourage more scoring...
, scoring twice. He made 12 appearances again in the 1977–78 season
1977-78 in English football
The 1977–1978 season was the 98th season of competitive football in England, from August 1977 to May 1978:-First Division:Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side took on the First Division by storm, by winning the League Cup on 22 March and confirming themselves as league champions the following month...
, scoring once, as the Saints won promotion to the First Division – where they would remain for the next 27 years.
Hebberd established himself as a regular player in the 1979–80 season
1979-80 in English football
The 1979–80 season was the 100th season of competitive football in England.- FA Cup :Second Division West Ham United, managed by John Lyall, won the FA Cup, beating Arsenal 1–0 with a Trevor Brooking goal...
, but lost his place in the team a year later. He played 11 league games in 1980–81
1980-81 in English football
The 1980–81 season was the 101st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League introduced a three points for a win system in place of the two points for a win system which had operated since the league's formation in 1889...
and just four in 1981–82
1981-82 in English football
The 1981–82 season was the 102nd season of competitive football in England.It was also the first season that the Three points for a win system was introduced.- First Division :Three points for a win was introduced for the first time in England...
. He had played 95 league games for the Saints, scoring seven goals.
He remained at Southampton until 1982, when he was sold to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
. During his final season at Southampton, he had loan spells with Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
and Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
.
Oxford United and Derby County
He joined Oxford just after they had been rescued from financial ruin by new owner Robert MaxwellRobert Maxwell
Ian Robert Maxwell MC was a Czechoslovakian-born British media proprietor and former Member of Parliament , who rose from poverty to build an extensive publishing empire...
, who installed the former Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
boss Jim Smith
Jim Smith (footballer)
James Michael "Jim" Smith is a retired English footballer and manager. As a player, he made 249 appearances in the Fourth Division of The Football League, representing Aldershot, Halifax Town, Lincoln City and Colchester United, and played for three-and-a-half years for Boston United of the...
as manager.
Hebberd was a key player in Oxford's Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
title triumph in 1984 and their Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
championship glory the following year. In 1986
1986 Football League Cup Final
The 1986 Milk Cup Final was a football match held on 20 April 1986 between Oxford United and Queens Park Rangers. Oxford won the match 3–0 to capture the League Cup — their first major honour. Trevor Hebberd opened the scoring in the first half, and Ray Houghton added a second...
he achieved the finest moment of his career by helping Oxford win the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
at Wembley with the opening goal in a 3–0 victory. He received the man of the match award. Oxford avoided relegation that year and would survive for a total of three years in the top flight, at a time when clubs like Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
, Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
and Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
were being relegated.
When Oxford were relegated from the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
in 1988, Hebberd was sold to Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
and in his first season he helped them finish fifth in the league. But, like Oxford's League Cup triumph three years earlier, the ban on English clubs in European competition meant that Hebberd was unable to experience the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
, and County were relegated to the Second Division two years later.
Later career
In the autumn of 1991, Hebberd spent a month on loan at PortsmouthPortsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
before leaving the Baseball Ground
Baseball Ground
The Baseball Ground was a stadium in Derby, England. It was first used for baseball as the home of Derby County Baseball Club from 1890 until 1898 and then for football as the home of Derby County from 1895 until 1997. It was commonly referred to as the "BBG".As the name suggests, the stadium was...
for good and being snapped up by Fourth Division
Football League Fourth Division
The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season...
underdogs Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
. He spent three years at Saltergate before signing for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
Hebberd joined Lincoln for the 1994–95 season. He made his senior debut for them on the opening day of the campaign, in a 2–0 victory over Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. He played in most league games for Lincoln up until his final match, against Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
on 4 March 1995. In total he made 33 appearances for Lincoln before being given a free transfer at the end of the season.