Andreas Lipa
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Andreas Lipa is a former Austrian
international
footballer. After a nineteen year career, some of it spent in England
, most of it in Austria
, he last played for SV Wienerberger in 2009.
. He signed for LASK Linz
in 1992, before moving to Austria Salzburg a year later in 1993. Lipa then moved to Austria Lustenau
in 1995, before signing with Grazer AK
in 1997. He stayed with Grazer for five years, playing over 100 games, including numerous matches in the UEFA Cup.
In 2002 Lipa left Austrian football, after a trial with English
club Portsmouth
in January he joined up with Greek
side Skoda Xanthi.
In June 2003 he returned to England to sign with Port Vale
. During a 5-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle
at Vale Park
on 18 October 2003 Lipa made a racist
comment against Plymouth player Jason Bent
. Lipa wrote a letter of apology to Bent and said "he wished he could turn the clock back", but was docked a week's wages. Bent accepted the apology as Lipa claimed to have spoke "in the heat of the moment" and the club also issued a statement of apology, stating Lipa "is in no way racist". Despite this he was still charged by the Football Association. After a spell plagued with injuries he was released in November 2004, returning to his native lands to play for Austria Lustenau
.
He signed for Wiener Sport-Club in 2006 and moved to SV Wienerberger in summer 2008, despite being 37- an age beyond the retirement of most players. Despite being contracted to the club until 2010 he seems to have retired as of June 2009.
in April 2000 against Croatia
.
wife, Sarah Adams-Lipa, has publicly spoken out against the WAGs
culture in British football. Sarah Adams-Lipa has also appeared on the British TV programme 'Come Dine With Me
', appearing on fourth week of programmes of the first series in 2005 and winning the £1,000 first prize.
Austrians
Austrians are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent....
international
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
footballer. After a nineteen year career, some of it spent in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, most of it in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, he last played for SV Wienerberger in 2009.
Club career
Lipa began his professional career in 1990 with First ViennaFirst Vienna FC
First Vienna FC is an Austrian association football club based in the Döbling district of Vienna. Established on 22 August 1894, it is the country's oldest team and has played a notable role in the history of the game there...
. He signed for LASK Linz
LASK Linz
LASK Linz is an Austrian association football club, from the Upper-Austrian state capital Linz. It is the oldest football club hailing from that region, and currently plays in the Austrian Football First League. The club's colours are black and white...
in 1992, before moving to Austria Salzburg a year later in 1993. Lipa then moved to Austria Lustenau
SC Austria Lustenau
SC Austria Lustenau is an Austrian association football club based in Lustenau. It was founded in 1914. They play at the Reichshofstadion.- Current squad :As of 12 August 2011.-See also:* List of football clubs...
in 1995, before signing with Grazer AK
Grazer AK
Grazer AK, founded 18 August 1902 as Grazer Athletik-Sport Klub , is an Austrian sports club, from the city of Graz in the federal state of Styria . The football section is one of the most traditional Austrian clubs, most successful in the decade 1995 – 2005...
in 1997. He stayed with Grazer for five years, playing over 100 games, including numerous matches in the UEFA Cup.
In 2002 Lipa left Austrian football, after a trial with English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
club Portsmouth
Portsmouth 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...
in January he joined up with Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
side Skoda Xanthi.
In June 2003 he returned to England to sign with Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
. During a 5-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
on 18 October 2003 Lipa made a racist
Racism
Racism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
comment against Plymouth player Jason Bent
Jason Bent
Jason Andrew Bent is a former Canadian international football player. He currently works as an assistant coach for Toronto FC.-Club career:...
. Lipa wrote a letter of apology to Bent and said "he wished he could turn the clock back", but was docked a week's wages. Bent accepted the apology as Lipa claimed to have spoke "in the heat of the moment" and the club also issued a statement of apology, stating Lipa "is in no way racist". Despite this he was still charged by the Football Association. After a spell plagued with injuries he was released in November 2004, returning to his native lands to play for Austria Lustenau
SC Austria Lustenau
SC Austria Lustenau is an Austrian association football club based in Lustenau. It was founded in 1914. They play at the Reichshofstadion.- Current squad :As of 12 August 2011.-See also:* List of football clubs...
.
He signed for Wiener Sport-Club in 2006 and moved to SV Wienerberger in summer 2008, despite being 37- an age beyond the retirement of most players. Despite being contracted to the club until 2010 he seems to have retired as of June 2009.
International career
Lipa made one substitute appearance for the Austrian national sideAustria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
in April 2000 against Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
.
Honours
- Austrian Football Bundesliga (1):
- 1994
- Austrian CupAustrian CupThe Austrian Cup, in German: ÖFB-Cup is an annual football competition held by the Austrian Football Association, the ÖFB.It has been held since 1919, with the exception of the time of the Anschluss between 1939 and 1945 and the period between 1950 and 1958 when the competition was deemed of...
(2):- 2000, 2002
Personal life
Lipa's EnglishEnglish people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
wife, Sarah Adams-Lipa, has publicly spoken out against the WAGs
WAGs
WAGs is an acronym, used particularly by the British tabloid press, to describe the wives and girlfriends of high-profile footballers, originally the England national football team. The term came into common use during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, although it had been used occasionally before that...
culture in British football. Sarah Adams-Lipa has also appeared on the British TV programme 'Come Dine With Me
Come Dine With Me
Come Dine With Me is a popular Channel 4 television programme shown in the United Kingdom, produced by Granada Television and first broadcast in January 2005. The show has either four or five amateur chefs competing against each other hosting a dinner party for the other contestants...
', appearing on fourth week of programmes of the first series in 2005 and winning the £1,000 first prize.
External links
- Profile at PlayerHistory.com
- Profile at Weltfußball.de
- BBC interview (June 2003)