Paul McLaren
| Date of birth | 17 November 1976 |
| Place of birth | High Wycombe |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
McLaren made some 200 appearances for Luton Town after joining them from trainee.
He was released at the end of the 2000-01 season and joined Sheffield Wednesday on a Bosman free.
McLaren joined Rotherham United in July 2004 with a two-year contract.
He joined Tranmere Rovers in July 2006 in a two-year deal.
McLaren joined Bradford City in July 2008 with a two-year contract before returning to Tranmere Rovers in July 2009 in a two-year deal that was cancelled in November 2010.
He joined Oxford United in December 2010 with a contract to June 2011.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 05 Jan 1994 | 08 Jun 2001 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 08 Jun 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Rotherham United | 29 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 03 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Bradford City | 03 Jul 2008 | 10 Jul 2009 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 10 Jul 2009 | 26 Nov 2010 | |
| Oxford United | 31 Dec 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1997-98 | Luton Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Luton Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Luton Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Luton Town | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Luton Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Luton Town | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Luton Town | League Division 2 | 35 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 1 | 29 | 6 |
2 |
8
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| 2002-03 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 1 | 31 | 5 |
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| 2003-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | League Division 2 | 23 | 2 |
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4
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| 2004-05 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Rotherham United | League Championship | 32 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Rotherham United | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Rotherham United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Rotherham United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Rotherham United | League One | 35 | 4 |
3 |
6
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| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 42 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 43 | 4 |
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| 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 | 32 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 36 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Oxford United | League Two | 24 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Tranmere Rovers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 6 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Oxford United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Oxford United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Oxford United | League Two | 16 | 2 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 1997 | Luton Town v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1997 | West Bromwich Albion v Luton Town | L |
4-2 Agg: 5-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 01 Dec 1998 | Sunderland v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 05 Dec 1998 | Luton Town v Hull City | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Luton Town v Notts County | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Wigan Athletic v Luton Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Luton Town v Peterborough United | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Luton Town v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Rotherham United v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Peterborough United v Luton Town | D |
2-2 Agg: 2-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Northampton Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Swansea City v Luton Town | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Sunderland v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Sunderland | L |
1-2 Agg: 1-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Bristol Rovers v Luton Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Oct 2000 | Luton Town v Millwall | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2000 | Cambridge United v Luton Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Luton Town v Brentford | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Luton Town v Wrexham | L | 3-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Bury v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Luton Town v Bristol City | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | Luton Town v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Port Vale v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Stoke City v Luton Town | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Peterborough United v Luton Town | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Darlington v Luton Town | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Luton Town v Colchester United | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Dec 2000 | Luton Town v Darlington | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Reading v Luton Town | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Swindon Town v Luton Town | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Luton Town v Bristol Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Luton Town v Cambridge United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Millwall v Luton Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Peterborough United v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Colchester United v Luton Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Reading | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Stoke City | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Wrexham v Luton Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Bury | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Rotherham United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Bristol City v Luton Town | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Brentford v Luton Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Luton Town v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.