Paul Heckingbottom
| Date of birth | 17 July 1977 |
| Place of birth | Barnsley |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender/Left back |
Paul Heckingbottom appeared in the first dozen games of 2000-01 in his customary left-back spot for Darlington, but went down with a strained groin in the first leg of the Worthington Cup tie with Bradford City and was forced to rest.
He returned two months later, perhaps too soon, and although he had occasional outings through to February, he was forced into another period of inactivity that lasted until the end of the season.
He remains a strong-tackling defender capable of penetrating runs down the flank.
Paul joined Bradford City in July 2003 in a two-year deal but, due to the club's financial problems, moved on to Sheffield Wednesday in May 2004 with a two-year contract.
After a loan spell, Paul joined Bradford City in January 2008 with a contract to June 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 01 Jul 1994 | 14 Jul 1995 | |
| Sunderland | 14 Jul 1995 | 25 Mar 1999 | |
| Scarborough | 17 Oct 1997 | 02 May 1998 | L |
| Hartlepool United | 25 Sep 1998 | 25 Oct 1998 | L |
| Darlington | 25 Mar 1999 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Norwich City | 03 Jul 2002 | 02 Jul 2003 | |
| Bradford City | 02 Jul 2003 | 21 May 2004 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 21 May 2004 | 13 Jan 2006 | |
| Barnsley | 13 Jan 2006 | 08 Jan 2008 | |
| Bradford City | 16 Jul 2007 | 02 Jan 2008 | L |
| Bradford City | 08 Jan 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Mansfield Town | 01 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Gateshead | 01 Jul 2010 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Darlington | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Darlington | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Darlington | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 17 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Darlington | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 40 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 7 | 8 |
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| 2003-04 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bradford City | League Division 1 | 43 |
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| 2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | League One | 37 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | League One Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League One | 17 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Barnsley | League One Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Barnsley | League Championship | 28 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Bradford City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bradford City | League Two | 44 |
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bradford City | League Two | 9 |
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| 2009-10 | Mansfield Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Darlington v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Bolton Wanderers v Darlington | L |
5-3 Agg: 6-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 11 Dec 1999 | Aston Villa v Darlington | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Rochdale v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Darlington v Exeter City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Darlington v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Southend United v Darlington | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | Darlington v Plymouth Argyle | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Darlington v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Shrewsbury Town v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Darlington v Barnet | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Darlington v Bradford City | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Darlington v Halifax Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Blackpool v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Darlington v Mansfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Leyton Orient v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Dec 2000 | Luton Town v Darlington | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Darlington v Lincoln City | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Darlington v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Darlington v Chesterfield | L | 0-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Feb 2001 | Port Vale v Darlington | L | 4-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Barnet v Darlington | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Hartlepool United v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Carlisle United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Torquay United v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Leyton Orient | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Exeter City | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Luton Town v Darlington | L | 5-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Darlington v Mansfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Darlington v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Swansea City v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Darlington v Hull City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | L | 3-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Halifax Town v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Darlington | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Darlington v Oxford United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Darlington | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Darlington v Rochdale | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | L | 7-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Darlington v York City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Altrincham v Darlington | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Peterborough United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Southend United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Peterborough United v Darlington | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Luton Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Carlisle United v Darlington | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Shrewsbury Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Mansfield Town v Darlington | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Torquay United | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Leyton Orient v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Exeter City v Darlington | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Darlington v Macclesfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | York City v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Darlington v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Hull City v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Halifax Town | W | 5-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Darlington | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Oxford United v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.