Paul Telfer

Date of birth21 October 1971
Place of birthEdinburgh
NationalityScottish
Weight73 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionMidfielder

Coventry City's 'Mr Dependable' had a good solid season in 2000-01, playing in several positions including central midfield and right back.

Although his place in the team seemed under threat following the arrival of David Thompson, injuries, suspensions, international call-ups and loss of form all meant that Paul was generally in the team or on the bench and when called upon he rarely let the side down.

His doggedness, strong tackling and excellent crossing ability were all characteristics that endeared him to the Sky Blues' fans.

He failed to score during the season but was responsible for setting up many chances with his corners, and delivered two stunning crosses at Manchester United from which John Hartson scored.

Paul had the misfortune to suffer a broken leg in the vital end-of-season game at Aston Villa.

Paul joined Celtic in July 2005 with a two-year contract.

He joined AFC Bournemouth in July 2007 with a one-year contract that was cancelled in December 2007.

Paul joined Leeds United in August 2008 on non-contract terms but was soon extended to a one-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Luton Town 07 Nov 1988 11 Jul 1995
Coventry City 11 Jul 1995 02 Nov 2001
Southampton 02 Nov 2001 22 Jul 2005
Celtic 22 Jul 2005 31 May 2007
AFC Bournemouth 13 Jul 2007 12 Dec 2007
Leeds United 08 Aug 2008 02 Feb 2009
Sutton United 01 Jul 2011

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 Coventry City FA Cup 3
1
1995-96 Coventry City League Cup 4
1995-96 Coventry City Premier League 31
1
5
1996-97 Coventry City FA Cup 4
1
1996-97 Coventry City League Cup 4
2
1996-97 Coventry City Premier League 31
3
6
1997-98 Coventry City FA Cup 4
2
1
1997-98 Coventry City League Cup 2
1997-98 Coventry City Premier League 33
3
9
1998-99 Coventry City FA Cup
3
1
1998-99 Coventry City League Cup 2
1998-99 Coventry City Premier League 30
2
2
11
1999-00 Coventry City FA Cup 3
1
1999-00 Coventry City League Cup 1
1999-00 Coventry City Premier League 26
4
2
2000-01 Coventry City FA Cup 1
1
2000-01 Coventry City League Cup 2
2000-01 Coventry City Premier League 27
4
2001-02 Southampton FA Cup 1
2001-02 Southampton League Cup 1
2001-02 Southampton Premier League 27
1
1
1
2002-03 Southampton FA Cup 6
1
2002-03 Southampton League Cup 1
2002-03 Southampton Premier League 26
7
3
2003-04 Southampton FA Cup 1
2003-04 Southampton League Cup 2
1
2003-04 Southampton Premier League 33
4
3
2003-04 Southampton UEFA Cup 1
1
2004-05 Southampton FA Cup 4
1
2004-05 Southampton League Cup 1
1
2004-05 Southampton Premier League 26
4
2
2006-07 Celtic UEFA Champions League 1
1
2007-08 AFC Bournemouth FA Cup 3
2007-08 AFC Bournemouth Johnstones Paint Trophy 3
2007-08 AFC Bournemouth League One 17
1
1
2008-09 Leeds United FA Cup 2
2008-09 Leeds United League Cup 2
2008-09 Leeds United League One 14
1
2011-12 Sutton United 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
11 Aug 2007 Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth D 0-0 League One
18 Aug 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Huddersfield Town L 0-1 League One
01 Sep 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Port Vale L 0-1 League One
04 Sep 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Walsall W 2-0 Johnstones Paint Trophy 1st round - southern section
08 Sep 2007 Leyton Orient v AFC Bournemouth L 1-0 League One
15 Sep 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Northampton Town D 1-1 League One
22 Sep 2007 Swindon Town v AFC Bournemouth L 4-1 League One
29 Sep 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Carlisle United L 1-3 League One
02 Oct 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion L 0-2 League One
06 Oct 2007 Crewe Alexandra v AFC Bournemouth W 1-4 League One
09 Oct 2007 Bristol Rovers v AFC Bournemouth W 0-1 Johnstones Paint Trophy 2nd round - southern section
14 Oct 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City L 1-4 League One
20 Oct 2007 Millwall v AFC Bournemouth L 2-1 League One
27 Oct 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Walsall D 1-1 League One
03 Nov 2007 Bristol Rovers v AFC Bournemouth W 0-2 League One
06 Nov 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Leeds United L 1-3 League One
10 Nov 2007 Barrow v AFC Bournemouth D 1-1 FA Cup 1st round
13 Nov 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Milton Keynes Dons L 0-2 Johnstones Paint Trophy Quarter-final - southern section
18 Nov 2007 Hartlepool United v AFC Bournemouth D 1-1 League One
20 Nov 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Barrow W 3-2 FA Cup 1st round replay
24 Nov 2007 AFC Bournemouth v Oldham Athletic L 0-3 League One
01 Dec 2007 Millwall v AFC Bournemouth L 2-1 FA Cup 2nd round
04 Dec 2007 Yeovil Town v AFC Bournemouth L 2-1 League One
08 Dec 2007 Tranmere Rovers v AFC Bournemouth L 3-1 League One


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
1992-93 Scotland UEFA Under-21 2
1993-94 Scotland B International 1
1993-94 Scotland UEFA Under-21 1
1995-96 Scotland B International 1
1999-00 Scotland International Friendly 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
16 Feb 1993 Scotland v Malta W 3-0 UEFA U21 Group 1
27 Apr 1993 Portugal v Scotland L 2-1 UEFA U21 Group 1
07 Sep 1993 Scotland v Switzerland D 0-0 UEFA U21 Group 1
02 Feb 1994 Wales v Scotland L 2-1 B INTER
10 Oct 1995 Sweden v Scotland W 1-2 B INTER
29 Mar 2000 Scotland v France L 0-2 International Friendly


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