Robert Henry Scaife (born 12 October 1955) is an English former professional

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. After leaving the professional game he participated in over 1000 games as either a player or manager in the

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Career

Scaife was born in Northallerton,

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. He began his career as an apprentice with

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, turning professional in October 1972. However, he failed to make the Middlesbrough first team and made his league debut after joining Halifax Town on loan in January 1975. Scaife joined

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in September 1975 and went on to make 80 league appearances before joining

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in October 1977 where he was to end his league career. On leaving Rochdale, he joined

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where his father, Bob, was chairman, later playing for

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and

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. Scaife's managerial career began with Whitby, where he won the Northern League title before taking over as manager of Dunston Federation Brewery in August 1997. He led Dunston to two league titles and five league cups before leaving at the end of the 2006–07 season. In June 2007 Scaife took over as manager of Billingham Synthonia. He remained at the club until September 2008.Synners boss leaves club
Evening Gazette, 15 September 2008 Bob is now assistant manager at

, working alongside the legendary

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Scaife, Bobby Living people 1955 births People from Northallerton English footballers Middlesbrough F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players English Football League players Guisborough Town F.C. players Footballers from North Yorkshire English football managers Whitby Town F.C. managers Dunston UTS F.C. managers Billingham Synthonia F.C. managers Association football midfielders