Paul McCarthy
| Date of birth | 04 August 1971 |
| Place of birth | Cork |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
| Died | 19 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 |
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| 1995-96 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wycombe Wanderers | FA Cup | 9 | 5 |
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| 2000-01 | Wycombe Wanderers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Division 2 | 38 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Wycombe Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Division 2 | 28 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Oxford United | League Division 3 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Wycombe Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wycombe Wanderers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Wycombe Wanderers | League Division 2 | 22 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Oxford United | League Division 3 | 28 | 1 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 1996 | Nottingham Forest v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 24 Sep 1996 | Wycombe Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-2 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 12 Aug 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 1997 | Fulham v Wycombe Wanderers | D |
4-4 Agg: 6-5 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Wycombe Wanderers v Middlesbrough | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 14 Sep 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Stoke City v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Barnet | W |
3-1 Agg: 4-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 08 Sep 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oxford United | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Rotherham United v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Birmingham City | L | 3-4 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Birmingham City v Wycombe Wanderers | L |
1-0 Agg: 5-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Port Vale v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Notts County | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Reading v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Walsall | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Wrexham v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Bristol City | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Swindon Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 10 Dec 2000 | Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Dec 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Millwall | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Swansea City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Cambridge United v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Grimsby Town | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Leyton Orient v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 12 Jan 2001 | Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Jan 2001 | Grimsby Town v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Oxford United v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wimbledon | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-2 (8-7) | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Peterborough United v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Leicester City v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Stoke City | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Rotherham United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Walsall v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Apr 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Liverpool | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Swansea City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wrexham | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Bristol City v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Swindon Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Apr 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2001 | Notts County v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Bury v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Cardiff City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wrexham | W | 5-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Blackpool v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2001 | Huddersfield Town v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Port Vale | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2001 | Bury v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Oct 2001 | Notts County v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Bristol City v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Colchester United v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Swindon Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | Hayes v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 3-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Oldham Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | W | 5-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Notts County | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Stoke City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Cambridge United | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Fulham | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Peterborough United v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Swindon Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Notts County v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Mansfield Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Bristol City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Swindon Town v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Sheffield United v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Colchester United v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Cardiff City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Barnsley v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Chesterfield | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | L | 2-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Stockport County v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Dec 2002 | Bristol City v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 3-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Notts County | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Huddersfield Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
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 |
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| 1989-90 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1990-91 | Republic of Ireland | World Youth Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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.