John Leiper (born 26 June 1938) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born in Aberdeen, Leiper began his adult career with local Junior club Aberdeen East End. In 1961, he signed for Plymouth Argyle after being spotted by fellow Aberdonian and ex-Plymouth forward Jimmy Gauld. At Plymouth, Leiper was mainly utilised as a back-up, however he became first choice goalkeeper for the club in the 1965–66 season; a decision that lead to the resignation of manager Malcolm Allison after the club's directors favoured Leiper over Noel Dwyer in goal. Despite playing his last first team game for Plymouth on 27 March 1967, Leiper remained at the club, playing for the reserve team the following season, turning down a move to Bradford City in the process."Big chance for McHale on the way", Halifax Evening Courier, 21 December 1967, p. 12
In 1968, Leiper signed for Chelmsford City, staying with the club up until the 1969–70 season. Following his time at Chelmsford, Leiper signed for Western League newcomers Plymouth City."Plainmoor return for Bobby Baxter", Herald Express, 8 October 1970, p. 14 In 1971, Leiper joined Bodmin Town."Barnstaple dashed Bodmin's hopes", Cornish Guardian, 4 November 1971, p. 7
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