Paul Heckingbottom

Date of birth17 July 1977
Place of birthBarnsley
NationalityEnglish
Weight76 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionDefender/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
1999-00 Darlington FA Cup 1
1
1999-00 Darlington League Cup 2
2000-01 Darlington FA Cup 1
1
2000-01 Darlington LDV Vans Trophy 2
2000-01 Darlington League Cup 2
2000-01 Darlington League Division 3 17
1
1
5
2001-02 Darlington FA Cup 4
2001-02 Darlington LDV Vans Trophy 2
2001-02 Darlington League Division 3 40
2
3
7
2002-03 Norwich City League Cup
1
2002-03 Norwich City League Division 1 7
8
1
2003-04 Bradford City FA Cup 1
2003-04 Bradford City League Cup 1
2003-04 Bradford City League Division 1 43
5
2004-05 Sheffield Wednesday League Cup 1
2004-05 Sheffield Wednesday League One 37
1
4
7
2004-05 Sheffield Wednesday League One Play-Offs 3
2005-06 Barnsley League One 17
1
1
4
2005-06 Barnsley League One Play-Offs 3
2005-06 Sheffield Wednesday FA Cup 1
2
2005-06 Sheffield Wednesday League Championship 4
2006-07 Barnsley FA Cup 1
2006-07 Barnsley League Championship 28
3
3
1
2007-08 Bradford City FA Cup 1
1
2007-08 Bradford City Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2007-08 Bradford City League Cup 1
2007-08 Bradford City League Two 44
4
1
2008-09 Bradford City FA Cup
1
2008-09 Bradford City Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2008-09 Bradford City League Cup 1
2008-09 Bradford City League Two 9
1
1
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.