Zbigniew Malkowski
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Zbigniew "Zibi" Małkowski (born January 19, 1978 in Olsztyn
) is a Polish
professional association football player.
as a trialist in a 5–0 win over St Patrick's Athletic
in the 2005–06
pre-season tour of Ireland
. He then made a second showing in the game 24 hours later against Shamrock Rovers
. He impressed Tony Mowbray
, and on returning to Edinburgh
was signed on a two-year contract. After initially impressing during the first half of the 2005–06 league season, he started to make errors around the turn of the year.
Malkowski was notable for making a series of errors in derby matches against Hibs' rivals
, Hearts
. His first two mistakes in the 2006 Scottish Cup
defeat, followed by an error leading to a Hearts equaliser in the next derby, which Hibs won 2–1. Having kept his place under Tony Mowbray
during the following season, he made two bad errors in the first derby after Mowbray's departure to West Brom
. Malkowski's errors resulted in a draw, in a game where they had been 2–0 up after sixteen minutes. In what proved to be Malkowski's last game for the club, he made a serious error in the next derby match, when he dropped a tame free kick by Paul Hartley
into the path of Edgaras Jankauskas
, who scored into the unguarded net. This led to Malkowski being dropped from the Hibernian squad entirely for the following match against Dunfermline
, being replaced by Andrew McNeil
.
, Malkowski was loaned out to Scottish First Division leaders Gretna
towards the end of the 2006–07 season
. He replaced Alan Main
, who had signed a pre-contract agreement with their promotion rivals St. Johnstone. Malkowski made a positive impression at Gretna, keeping several clean sheets, including a penalty
save against Dundee
that preserved a 1–0 win. Malkowski's performances contributed towards Gretna's promotion to the Scottish Premier League
.
after completing his loan spell at Gretna
. He was still completely out of favour at Hibs, who had signed Yves Makabu-Makalambay to be their first choice goalkeeper. Malkowski played as a trialist in a match for Falkirk
, who subsequently signed Tim Krul
on loan from Newcastle
. On 31 August 2007, he joined Inverness
on a season-long loan. Malkowski made an error in his first match for Inverness against Aberdeen
, which they lost 2–1.
, his first senior club.
Olsztyn
Olsztyn is a city in northeastern Poland, on the Łyna River. Olsztyn has been the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. It was previously in the Olsztyn Voivodeship...
) is a Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
professional association football player.
Hibernian
'Zibi' first appeared for HibernianHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
as a trialist in a 5–0 win over St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
in the 2005–06
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
pre-season tour of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. He then made a second showing in the game 24 hours later against Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
. He impressed Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
, and on returning to Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
was signed on a two-year contract. After initially impressing during the first half of the 2005–06 league season, he started to make errors around the turn of the year.
Malkowski was notable for making a series of errors in derby matches against Hibs' rivals
Edinburgh derby
The Edinburgh derby is an informal title given to any football match played between Scottish clubs Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian , the two professional clubs based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The two clubs have a fierce rivalry that dates back to the clubs being founded in the mid-1870s, which...
, Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
. His first two mistakes in the 2006 Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup 2005-06
The 2005–06 Scottish Cup was the 121st season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennent's Scottish Cup. The Cup was won by SPL club Heart of Midlothian who defeated Second Division side Gretna on penalties afater a...
defeat, followed by an error leading to a Hearts equaliser in the next derby, which Hibs won 2–1. Having kept his place under Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
during the following season, he made two bad errors in the first derby after Mowbray's departure to West Brom
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. Malkowski's errors resulted in a draw, in a game where they had been 2–0 up after sixteen minutes. In what proved to be Malkowski's last game for the club, he made a serious error in the next derby match, when he dropped a tame free kick by Paul Hartley
Paul Hartley
Paul James Hartley is a Scottish professional footballer. He is currently player and manager at Alloa Athletic. Hartley began his career as a right winger, but was moved into a central midfield position in 2002...
into the path of Edgaras Jankauskas
Edgaras Jankauskas
Edgaras Jankauskas is a retired Lithuanian footballer who works as a coach-interpreter for FC Lokomotiv Moscow.A tall, powerful striker who plays to the physical side of the game, he is also known for skill. Other than in his own, he played professionally in nine different countries, and...
, who scored into the unguarded net. This led to Malkowski being dropped from the Hibernian squad entirely for the following match against Dunfermline
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
, being replaced by Andrew McNeil
Andrew McNeil
Andrew "Andy" McNeil is a Scottish professional association football goalkeeper who currently plays for Livingston. McNeil was previously with Hibernian, for whom he played in the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final win...
.
Gretna
Having completely fallen out of favour at HibsHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, Malkowski was loaned out to Scottish First Division leaders Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
towards the end of the 2006–07 season
2006-07 in Scottish football
The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and...
. He replaced Alan Main
Alan Main
Alan David Main is a Scottish football goalkeeper.Main made his debut in the Highland Football League aged just fifteen and went on to a professional career exceeding twenty years. He has played for Dundee United, Cowdenbeath, East Stirlingshire, St. Johnstone, Livingston, Gretna and Ayr United...
, who had signed a pre-contract agreement with their promotion rivals St. Johnstone. Malkowski made a positive impression at Gretna, keeping several clean sheets, including a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
save against Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
that preserved a 1–0 win. Malkowski's performances contributed towards Gretna's promotion to the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
.
Inverness
Malkowski returned to HibsHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
after completing his loan spell at Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
. He was still completely out of favour at Hibs, who had signed Yves Makabu-Makalambay to be their first choice goalkeeper. Malkowski played as a trialist in a match for Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
, who subsequently signed Tim Krul
Tim Krul
Timothy Michael "Tim" Krul is a Dutch footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Netherlands national team.-Newcastle United:...
on loan from Newcastle
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
. On 31 August 2007, he joined Inverness
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
on a season-long loan. Malkowski made an error in his first match for Inverness against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
, which they lost 2–1.
Poland
After completing loan spells at Gretna and Inverness, Malkowski was released by Hibernian on 1 September 2008. He has since returned to Poland to continue playing his football at a lower level, with OKS 1945 OlsztynOKS 1945 Olsztyn
OKS 1945 Olsztyn is a Polish football club based in Olsztyn, Poland. It was founded in 15 July 1945, as OKS Warmiak. The brightest era of this club were the 1990s when it played in Polish First League, as Stomil Olsztyn.- Before promotions to First League :...
, his first senior club.