Date of birth | 02 November 1972 |
Place of birth | Manchester |
Nationality | Irish |
Weight | 83 kg |
Height | 1.88 m |
Position | Defender/Centre back |
With the arrival of Stanislav Varga and Emmerson Thome at Sunderland in 2000-01, Paul found the task of holding down a regular first-team slot somewhat difficult.
Although he started as first choice alongside Varga, he soon lost out to Jody Craddock and was restricted to appearances in the Worthington Cup.
In November, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan and made an immediate impact, striking the bar on his debut against Blackburn and giving the defence a more assured look.
The Wanderers were anxious to recruit him but a permanent deal was delayed due to a change in management.
However, once Dave Jones was installed as boss he was duly signed up and carried on where he had left off.
Unfortunately he was sidelined shortly afterwards by a torn muscle in his groin and the injury required corrective surgery.
A big strong-tackling central defender, he is decisive in the tackle and more than useful in the air.
Paul joined Leeds United in July 2004 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2007 in July 2005.
Paul was made available for transfer by Leeds United in November 2006 before his contract was cancelled in January 2007.
He then joined Milton Keynes Dons with a contract to the end of the season.
Paul joined Chester City in July 2007 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2009 in July 2008.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Rochdale | 05 Jul 1991 | 22 Jul 1996 | |
Bury | 22 Jul 1996 | 15 Jul 1998 | |
Sunderland | 15 Jul 1998 | 31 Jan 2001 | |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 17 Nov 2000 | 16 Dec 2000 | L |
Wolverhampton Wanderers | 31 Jan 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
Leeds United | 02 Jul 2004 | 02 Jan 2007 | |
Milton Keynes Dons | 21 Nov 2006 | 01 Jan 2007 | L |
Milton Keynes Dons | 04 Jan 2007 | 15 Mar 2007 | |
Chester City | 25 Jul 2007 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1997-98 | Bury | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1998-99 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1998-99 | Sunderland | League Cup | 6 | 1 |
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1999-00 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 2 |
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1999-00 | Sunderland | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1999-00 | Sunderland | Premier League | 31 | 1 |
1 |
6
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2000-01 | Sunderland | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Sunderland | Premier League | 3 | ||||
2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 12 |
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2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 43 | 1 |
6
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1
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2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 |
1
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2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 |
2
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2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 31 | 1 |
1 |
6
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2002-03 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 |
1
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2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League | 37 | 1 |
7
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2004-05 | Leeds United | League Championship | 39 |
3
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2
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2004-05 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Leeds United | League Championship | 44 | 3 |
7
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2005-06 | Leeds United | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Leeds United | League Championship | 16 | 1 |
4
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2006-07 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Two | 17 |
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2007-08 | Chester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Chester City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Chester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | Chester City | League Two | 35 | 2 |
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2008-09 | Chester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2008-09 | Chester City | League Two | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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16 Sep 1997 | Sunderland v Bury | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
23 Sep 1997 | Bury v Sunderland | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-4 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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23 Feb 2000 | Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic | W | 3-2 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.