Paul Telfer
| Date of birth | 21 October 1971 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
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 |
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| 1995-96 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Coventry City | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Coventry City | Premier League | 31 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 4 |
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| 1996-97 | Coventry City | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Coventry City | Premier League | 31 | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Coventry City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Coventry City | Premier League | 33 | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Coventry City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Coventry City | Premier League | 30 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1999-00 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Coventry City | Premier League | 26 | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Coventry City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Coventry City | Premier League | 27 | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Southampton | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 2002-03 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Southampton | Premier League | 26 | 7 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | Premier League | 33 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Southampton | UEFA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | FA Cup | 4 |
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | Premier League | 26 | 4 |
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| 2006-07 | Celtic | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | AFC Bournemouth | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | AFC Bournemouth | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | AFC Bournemouth | League One | 17 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Leeds United | League One | 14 |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2001 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Derby County v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Southampton v Charlton Athletic | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | L | 2-2 (5-6) | League Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Dec 2001 | Everton v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Leicester City v Southampton | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Southampton v Sunderland | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2002 | Chelsea v Southampton | W | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 09 Jan 2002 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Jan 2002 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Rotherham United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Liverpool v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Southampton v West Ham United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Ipswich Town v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 2002 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Southampton v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Sunderland v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Southampton v Fulham | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Southampton v Derby County | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Charlton Athletic v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Southampton v Everton | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Aston Villa v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2002 | Southampton v Newcastle United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | Southampton v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Southampton v Everton | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Southampton v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Aston Villa v Southampton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 2002 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 3-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2002 | West Ham United v Southampton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Southampton v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Southampton v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Leeds United v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Chelsea v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Southampton v Sunderland | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Liverpool | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Southampton v Millwall | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 28 Jan 2003 | Sunderland v Southampton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2003 | Millwall v Southampton | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Everton v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Southampton v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Fulham v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Southampton v Aston Villa | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Southampton v West Ham United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 2003 | Watford v Southampton | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Southampton v Leeds United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Birmingham City v Southampton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 May 2003 | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2003 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2003 | Manchester City v Southampton | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 May 2003 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Final |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Leicester City v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Southampton v Birmingham City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2003 | Leeds United v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2003 | Southampton v Manchester United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2003 | Southampton v Steaua Bucuresti | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2003 | Steaua Bucuresti v Southampton | L |
1-0 Agg: 2-1 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 19 Oct 2003 | Everton v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | Bristol City v Southampton | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Southampton v Manchester City | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Southampton v Chelsea | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Aston Villa v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Southampton v Portsmouth | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 07 Dec 2003 | Southampton v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Liverpool v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 21 Dec 2003 | Southampton v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Fulham v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2003 | Southampton v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Southampton v Newcastle United | L | 0-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Southampton v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Southampton v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Southampton v Fulham | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Southampton v Everton | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Mar 2004 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Mar 2004 | Portsmouth v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton | W | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 2004 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Manchester City v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2004 | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 2004 | Chelsea v Southampton | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2004 | Southampton v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 12 May 2004 | Southampton v Newcastle United | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2004 | Charlton Athletic v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | Southampton v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2004 | Chelsea v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Oct 2004 | Everton v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2004 | Southampton v Colchester United | W | 3-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Oct 2004 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 2004 | Southampton v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Nov 2004 | Watford v Southampton | L | 5-2 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 13 Nov 2004 | Southampton v Portsmouth | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Norwich City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Southampton v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Southampton v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Manchester City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2005 | Southampton v Fulham | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 08 Jan 2005 | Northampton Town v Southampton | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Southampton v Portsmouth | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Feb 2005 | Birmingham City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Southampton v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 2005 | Brentford v Southampton | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 0-4 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 20 Mar 2005 | Middlesbrough v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 2005 | Southampton v Chelsea | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2005 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Southampton v Aston Villa | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | Portsmouth v Southampton | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2005 | Crystal Palace v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2005 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
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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| 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 | |
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| 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.