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'''Serbegeth "Shebby" Singh''' ({{lang-pa|ਸਰਬੇਤਥ ਸਿੰਘ|Sarabētatha sigha}}; 20 August 1960 – 12 January 2022) was a Malaysian professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[defender (association football)|defender]]. After retiring, he worked as a coach as well as a sports broadcaster in Asia. He was [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]' Global Adviser during the 2012–13 season.
'''Serbegeth "Shebby" Singh''' ({{langx|pa|ਸਰਬੇਤਥ ਸਿੰਘ|Sarabētatha sigha}}; 20 August 1960 – 12 January 2022) was a Malaysian professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[defender (association football)|defender]]. After retiring, he worked as a coach as well as a sports broadcaster in Asia. He was [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]]' Global Adviser during the 2012–13 season.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Singh started his football career for [[Johor FA]], before moving to [[Kuala Lumpur|Federal Territory]] in 1983, for which he was suspended from playing for a year by Johor FA for allegedly moving without permission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johor gantung Serbegeth |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/beritaharian19830817-1.2.38.8 |website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg}}</ref> He was chiefly associated with [[Kuala Lumpur FA]], and was part of the team which won the [[Malaysia Cup]] three years in a row from 1987–89. He also played with [[Negeri Sembilan FA]] and [[Pahang FA]] before ending his career with [[Perak FA]] in 1996.<ref>[http://www.fieldturf.com/en/artificial-turf/artificial-turf-news/soccer-shebby-has-come-a-long-way Shebby Singh has come a long way] from FieldTurf, retrieved 9 June 2014</ref>
Singh started his football career for [[Johor FA]], before moving to [[Kuala Lumpur|Federal Territory]] in 1983, for which he was suspended from playing for a year by Johor FA for allegedly moving without permission.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Johor gantung Serbegeth |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/beritaharian19830817-1.2.38.8 |website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg}}</ref> He was chiefly associated with [[Kuala Lumpur FA]], and was part of the team which won the [[Malaysia Cup]] three cosecutive seasons (1987–1989). He also played with [[Negeri Sembilan FA]] and [[Pahang FA]] before ending his career with [[Perak FA]] in 1996.<ref>[http://www.fieldturf.com/en/artificial-turf/artificial-turf-news/soccer-shebby-has-come-a-long-way Shebby Singh has come a long way] from FieldTurf, retrieved 9 June 2014</ref>


He played nine years of international football for Malaysia, including playing in three [[Asian Games]] in 1982, 1986 and 1990, and was a [[South East Asian Games]] gold medallist in 1989.<ref name="espn bio">{{Cite web |title=Shebby Singh (ESPN) |url=http://www.espnstar.com/opinion/full-bio/item485311/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110918115911/http://www.espnstar.com/opinion/full-bio/item485311/ |archive-date=18 September 2011}}</ref>
He played nine years of international football for Malaysia, including in three [[Asian Games]] (1982, 1986 and 1990), and was a [[South East Asian Games]] gold medallist in 1989.<ref name="espn bio">{{Cite web |title=Shebby Singh (ESPN) |url=http://www.espnstar.com/opinion/full-bio/item485311/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110918115911/http://www.espnstar.com/opinion/full-bio/item485311/ |archive-date=18 September 2011}}</ref>


His career in domestic football lasted eighteen years from 1978 to 1996. He won every domestic honour, including the [[Malaysia Cup]], [[Malaysian FA Cup]] and League Championship.<ref name="espn bio" />
His career in domestic football lasted eighteen years from 1978 to 1996. He won every domestic honour, including the [[Malaysia Cup]], [[Malaysian FA Cup]] and League Championship.<ref name="espn bio" />


==Coaching and media career==
==Coaching and media career==
In 2006, Singh coached a football team named '[[MyTeam]]' for a Malaysian reality television show. The squad was mainly composed of amateur Malaysian footballers. During the series, the team visited the training grounds of [[Manchester United]], where they faced a selection of United players. The game ended in a goalless draw. 'MyTeam2' was broadcast in 2007. They lost 2–0 to the Indonesia football team.{{CN}}
In 2006, Singh coached a football team named '[[MyTeam]]' for a Malaysian reality television show. The squad was mainly composed of amateur Malaysian footballers. During the series, the team visited the training grounds of [[Manchester United]], where they faced a selection of United players. The game ended in a goalless draw. 'MyTeam2' was broadcast in 2007. They lost 2–0 to the Indonesian football team.{{CN|date=January 2022}}


In 2007, Singh was appointed technical advisor to [[Malaysia Super League]] club [[Melaka TMFC]]. He also had a brief stint as caretaker head coach of the club after previous coach [[Irfan Bakti Abu Salim]] was sacked. He only lasted one year at the club.{{CN}}
In 2007, Singh was appointed technical advisor to [[Malaysia Super League]] club [[Melaka TMFC]]. He also had a brief stint as caretaker head coach of the club after the sacking of previous coach [[Irfan Bakti Abu Salim]]. He only lasted one year at the club.{{CN|date=January 2022}}


Singh appeared as a football analyst on South East Asian television.<ref>[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11044639.Shebby_Singh_closer_to_Blackburn_Rovers_exit/ Shebby Singh closer to Blackburn Rovers exit] from ''Lancashire Telegraph'' retrieved 9 June 2014</ref>
Singh appeared as a football analyst on South East Asian television.<ref>[http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11044639.Shebby_Singh_closer_to_Blackburn_Rovers_exit/ Shebby Singh closer to Blackburn Rovers exit] from ''Lancashire Telegraph'' retrieved 9 June 2014</ref>


==Blackburn Rovers==
==Blackburn Rovers==
On 18 June 2012, [[Venky's]], the owners of [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.]], appointed Singh as global adviser at the club.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=19 June 2012 |title=Shebby Singh appointed director of football at Blackburn Rovers |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/shebby-singh-appointed-director-of-football-at-blackburn-rovers |website=www.sportskeeda.com}}</ref> On 29 December 2012, he appeared on sports programme ''6–0–6'' on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]. He confirmed to presenters [[Robbie Savage]] and Darren Fletcher that the club's former manager, [[Steve Kean]], had in fact resigned from the club as opposed to reports in the press claiming he was sacked. Singh also described his appointment of [[Henning Berg]] as a "mistake that he regretted".{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Berg's managerial reign lasted just ten games and 57 days.
On 18 June 2012, [[Venky's]], the owners of [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], appointed Singh as global adviser at the club.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=19 June 2012 |title=Shebby Singh appointed director of football at Blackburn Rovers |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/shebby-singh-appointed-director-of-football-at-blackburn-rovers |website=sportskeeda.com}}</ref> On 29 December 2012, he appeared on sports programme ''6–0–6'' on [[BBC Radio 5 Live]]. He confirmed to presenters [[Robbie Savage]] and Darren Fletcher that the club's former manager, [[Steve Kean]], had in fact resigned from the club as opposed to reports in the press claiming he was sacked. Singh also described his appointment of [[Henning Berg]] as a "mistake that he regretted".{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Berg's managerial reign lasted just ten games and 57 days.


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 (footballer)|Kevin MacDonald]]. In spite of this, the inexperienced manager of [[Blackpool F.C.]], [[Michael Appleton]], was appointed the club's new manager, prompting strong criticism from Blackburn fans.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}
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 (footballer)|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|date=August 2013}}


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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Herbert |first1=Ian |title=Blackburn Rovers farce deepens as Shebby Singh sacks Michael Appleton by letter amid power struggle |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/blackburn-rovers-farce-deepens-as-shebby-singh-sacks-michael-appleton-by-letter-amid-power-struggle-8541365.html |access-date=12 January 2022 |work=The Independent |date=20 March 2013}}</ref> During this time, he was accused of 'presiding over the farcical decline of the club', according to one of [[The Independent]] article.<ref name="indy2">[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/blackburn-rovers-set-to-axe-global-adviser-shebby-singh-as-club-finally-gets-serious-8667717.html Blackburn Rovers set to axe global advisor Shebby Singh as club finally gets serious] from ''[[The Independent]]'', retrieved 9 June 2014</ref> 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.<ref name="indy2"/>
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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Herbert |first1=Ian |title=Blackburn Rovers farce deepens as Shebby Singh sacks Michael Appleton by letter amid power struggle |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/blackburn-rovers-farce-deepens-as-shebby-singh-sacks-michael-appleton-by-letter-amid-power-struggle-8541365.html |access-date=12 January 2022 |work=The Independent |date=20 March 2013}}</ref> During this time, he was accused of 'presiding over the farcical decline of the club', according to one of [[The Independent]] article.<ref name="indy2">[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/blackburn-rovers-set-to-axe-global-adviser-shebby-singh-as-club-finally-gets-serious-8667717.html Blackburn Rovers set to axe global advisor Shebby Singh as club finally gets serious] from ''[[The Independent]]'', retrieved 9 June 2014</ref> 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.<ref name="indy2"/>


==Personal life and death==
==Personal life and death==
Singh died on 12 January 2022, at the age of 61. It is believed that he fainted due to shortness of breath while cycling in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, according to [[Bernama]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hashim|first=Firdaus|date=2022-01-12|title=Former national footballer Serbegeth Singh dies - BERNAMA|url=https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2042787|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Bernama|language=en}}</ref> Footballer [[Mohd Zaquan Adha Abdul Radzak|Zaquan Adha]] said that he saw Singh beforehand, and recalled that Singh looked 'tired' and 'pale' although he had just started cycling.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hashim|first=Firdaus|date=2022-01-12|title=Shebby tampak pucat, penat - Aidil|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2022/01/799367/shebby-tampak-pucat-penat-aidil|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Harian Metro|language=ms}}</ref> Singh was cremated at Shamshan Bhoomi Hall, Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{cite web |last1=ZAHIID |first1=SYED JAYMAL |title=Hundreds turn up at funeral hall to say final goodbye to former football star Shebby Singh |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/01/14/hundreds-turn-up-at-funeral-hall-to-say-final-goodbye-to-former-football-st/2035156 |website=[[Malay Mail]] |access-date=15 January 2022 |language=en-US |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
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 [[Bernama]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hashim|first=Firdaus|date=2022-01-12|title=Former national footballer Serbegeth Singh dies - BERNAMA|url=https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2042787|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Bernama|language=en}}</ref> His post mortem showed blockages in three coronary arteries.<ref name=":0" /> Footballer [[Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Radzak|Aidil Zafuan]] said that he saw Singh beforehand, and recalled that Singh looked 'tired' and 'pale' although he had just started cycling.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hashim|first=Firdaus|date=2022-01-12|title=Shebby tampak pucat, penat - Aidil|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2022/01/799367/shebby-tampak-pucat-penat-aidil|access-date=2022-01-13|website=Harian Metro|language=ms}}</ref> Singh was cremated at Shamshan Bhoomi Hall, Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{cite web |last1=ZAHIID |first1=SYED JAYMAL |title=Hundreds turn up at funeral hall to say final goodbye to former football star Shebby Singh |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/01/14/hundreds-turn-up-at-funeral-hall-to-say-final-goodbye-to-former-football-st/2035156 |website=[[Malay Mail]] |access-date=15 January 2022 |language=en-US |date=14 January 2022}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of Sikh footballers]]


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Latest revision as of 19:54, 10 November 2024

Shebby Singh
Personal information
Full name Serbegeth Singh
Date of birth (1960-08-20)20 August 1960
Place of birth Johor, Malaya
Date of death 12 January 2022(2022-01-12) (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

[edit]

Singh started his football career for Johor FA, before moving to Federal Territory in 1983, for which he was suspended from playing for a year by Johor FA for allegedly moving without permission.[1] He was chiefly associated with Kuala Lumpur FA, and was part of the team which won the Malaysia Cup three cosecutive seasons (1987–1989). He also played with Negeri Sembilan FA and Pahang FA before ending his career with Perak FA in 1996.[2]

He played nine years of international football for Malaysia, including in three Asian Games (1982, 1986 and 1990), and was a South East Asian Games gold medallist in 1989.[3]

His career in domestic football lasted eighteen years from 1978 to 1996. He won every domestic honour, including the Malaysia Cup, Malaysian FA Cup and League Championship.[3]

Coaching and media career

[edit]

In 2006, Singh coached a football team named 'MyTeam' for a Malaysian reality television show. The squad was mainly composed of amateur Malaysian footballers. During the series, the team visited the training grounds of Manchester United, where they faced a selection of United players. The game ended in a goalless draw. 'MyTeam2' was broadcast in 2007. They lost 2–0 to the Indonesian football team.[citation needed]

In 2007, Singh was appointed technical advisor to Malaysia Super League club Melaka TMFC. He also had a brief stint as caretaker head coach of the club after the sacking of previous coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim. He only lasted one year at the club.[citation needed]

Singh appeared as a football analyst on South East Asian television.[4]

Blackburn Rovers

[edit]

On 18 June 2012, Venky's, the owners of Blackburn Rovers, appointed Singh as global adviser at the club.[5] On 29 December 2012, he appeared on sports programme 6–0–6 on BBC Radio 5 Live. He confirmed to presenters Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher that the club's former manager, Steve Kean, had in fact resigned from the club as opposed to reports in the press claiming he was sacked. Singh also described his appointment of Henning Berg as a "mistake that he regretted".[citation needed] Berg's managerial reign lasted just ten games and 57 days.

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

[edit]

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 Bernama.[8] His post mortem showed blockages in three coronary arteries.[1] Footballer Aidil Zafuan said that he saw Singh beforehand, and recalled that Singh looked 'tired' and 'pale' although he had just started cycling.[9] Singh was cremated at Shamshan Bhoomi Hall, Kuala Lumpur.[10]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Johor gantung Serbegeth". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
  2. ^ Shebby Singh has come a long way from FieldTurf, retrieved 9 June 2014
  3. ^ a b "Shebby Singh (ESPN)". Archived from the original on 18 September 2011.
  4. ^ Shebby Singh closer to Blackburn Rovers exit from Lancashire Telegraph retrieved 9 June 2014
  5. ^ Staff Reporter (19 June 2012). "Shebby Singh appointed director of football at Blackburn Rovers". sportskeeda.com.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b Blackburn Rovers set to axe global advisor Shebby Singh as club finally gets serious from The Independent, retrieved 9 June 2014
  8. ^ Hashim, Firdaus (12 January 2022). "Former national footballer Serbegeth Singh dies - BERNAMA". Bernama. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  9. ^ Hashim, Firdaus (12 January 2022). "Shebby tampak pucat, penat - Aidil". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  10. ^ 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.
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