Shebby Singh facts for kids
| 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 (born August 20, 1960 – died January 12, 2022) was a famous Malaysian professional footballer. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. After he stopped playing, he became a coach and a sports commentator on TV in Asia. He also worked for the English football club Blackburn Rovers F.C. as a special adviser.
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Playing Football
Shebby Singh started his football journey with Johor FA. Later, he moved to Federal Territory in 1983. He became well-known for playing with Kuala Lumpur FA.
Winning Trophies
With Kuala Lumpur FA, Shebby was part of a very successful team. They won the Malaysia Cup three times in a row. This was a big achievement, happening from 1987 to 1989. He also played for other teams like Negeri Sembilan FA and Pahang FA. He finished his playing career with Perak FA in 1996.
International Games
Shebby played for the Malaysian national team for nine years. He took part in three Asian Games tournaments. These were in 1982, 1986, and 1990. He also won a gold medal at the South East Asian Games in 1989. This was a proud moment for him and his country.
His football career lasted for 18 years, from 1978 to 1996. During this time, he won all the major local football awards. These included the Malaysia Cup, the Malaysian FA Cup, and the League Championship.
Coaching and TV Work
After his playing days, Shebby Singh continued to be involved in football.
Coaching 'MyTeam'
In 2006, Shebby coached a football team called 'MyTeam'. This team was part of a Malaysian reality TV show. The players were mostly amateur footballers from Malaysia. During the show, 'MyTeam' even visited the training grounds of Manchester United in England. They played a game against some United players, which ended in a draw. A second season, 'MyTeam2', was shown in 2007.
Working as an Adviser
In 2007, Shebby became a technical adviser for a club called Melaka TMFC. This club plays in the Malaysia Super League. For a short time, he was also the temporary head coach for the club. He later became a popular football expert on TV in South East Asia. He would share his thoughts and analysis about football games.
Working with Blackburn Rovers
On June 18, 2012, Shebby Singh was appointed as a "global adviser" for Blackburn Rovers F.C.. This is an English football club. He helped the club with decisions, especially about players and coaches.
His Role at the Club
Shebby talked about his role at Blackburn Rovers on a sports radio show. He explained that the club's former manager, Steve Kean, had resigned. He also said that choosing Henning Berg as a manager was a mistake. Henning Berg was manager for only 57 days. Shebby wanted the next manager to be experienced. However, Michael Appleton, who was less experienced, was chosen.
Shebby was also involved in the decision to let Michael Appleton go. Appleton was manager for 67 days. These changes in managers caused some fans to be unhappy. Shebby's popularity with Blackburn supporters went down during this time.
Personal Life and Passing
Shebby Singh passed away on January 12, 2022, when he was 61 years old. He was cycling in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, when he collapsed. It is thought he had trouble breathing. A medical check-up after his death showed blockages in his heart arteries. Another footballer, Zaquan Adha, said he saw Shebby before he collapsed. He remembered Shebby looking "tired" and "pale" even though he had just started cycling. Shebby Singh was cremated in Kuala Lumpur.
