Paul McCarthy

Date of birth04 August 1971
Place of birthCork
NationalityIrish
Weight88 kg
Height1.78 m
PositionDefender/Centre back
Died19 February 2017

Paul McCarthy had his best season to date with Wycombe Wanderers in 2000-01, forming an effective partnership with Jamie Bates in the centre of a back four and the pair then joining Jason Cousins in a formidable three-man defence later on.

A brave and, strong central defender with great anticipation, he put on a great performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.

He also proved to be very effective when joining the attack at set pieces and netted a remarkable five goals in FA Cup ties, including a dramatic 119th-minute equaliser in the fifth round replay at Wimbledon.

Paul was runner-up to the outstanding Martin Taylor in the club's Player of the Season award.

He was released by Wycombe in May 2003, and joined Oxford United in a one-year deal.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Brighton and Hove Albion 26 Apr 1989 05 Jul 1996
Wycombe Wanderers 05 Jul 1996 30 Jun 2003
Oxford United 27 Mar 2003 04 May 2003 L
Oxford United 03 Jul 2003 30 Jun 2004
Hornchurch 01 Jul 2004 24 Nov 2004
Gravesend and Northfleet 24 Nov 2004

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 Brighton and Hove Albion League Cup 2
1996-97 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
1
1997-98 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
1998-99 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup
1
1999-00 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
1
2000-01 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 9
5
2
2000-01 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 2
2000-01 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 4
1
2000-01 Wycombe Wanderers League Division 2 38
2
12
2001-02 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 3
2001-02 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 1
2001-02 Wycombe Wanderers League Division 2 28
3
3
1
2002-03 Oxford United League Division 3 6
1
2
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup 1
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers League Cup 2
2
2002-03 Wycombe Wanderers League Division 2 22
2
1
8
2003-04 Oxford United League Division 3 28
1
2
7


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
15 Aug 1995 Fulham v Brighton and Hove Albion L 3-0 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
22 Aug 1995 Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham L 0-2
Agg: 0-5
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1989-90 Republic of Ireland Under-21
1
1990-91 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 2
1
1990-91 Republic of Ireland World Youth Cup 3
1
1
1991-92 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 1
1991-92 Republic of Ireland Under-21 1
1992-93 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 3
1
1993-94 Republic of Ireland UEFA Under-21 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
30 May 1990 Malta v Republic of Ireland D 1-1 U21
13 Nov 1990 Republic of Ireland v England L 0-3 UEFA Under-21 Group
26 Mar 1991 England v Republic of Ireland L 3-0 UEFA Under-21 Group
30 Apr 1991 Republic of Ireland v Poland L 1-2 UEFA U21 Group
14 Jun 1991 Portugal v Republic of Ireland L 2-0 World Youth Cup Group A
17 Jun 1991 Republic of Ireland v Korea Republic D 1-1 World Youth Cup Group A
20 Jun 1991 Republic of Ireland v Argentina D 2-2 World Youth Cup Group A
24 Mar 1992 Republic of Ireland v Switzerland D 1-1 U21
25 May 1992 Republic of Ireland v Albania W 3-1 UEFA U21 Group 3
17 Nov 1992 Spain v Republic of Ireland L 2-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 3
27 Apr 1993 Republic of Ireland v Denmark L 0-2 UEFA Under-21 Group 3
26 May 1993 Albania v Republic of Ireland D 1-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 3
12 Oct 1993 Republic of Ireland v Spain L 0-2 UEFA U21 Group 3


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.