Paul Showler (born 10 October 1966) is an English retired footballer. He began as a trainee at Sheffield Wednesday but after failing to get a professional contract he juggled a job as a police officer with non-league football. He returned to league football with Barnet, where he became a firm favourite down the left wing, becoming known for his goalscoring corner kicks. He later moved to Bradford City and Luton Town, before retiring in 1999.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 October 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Batley, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1984 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1985 | Bentley Victoria | ||
| 1985–1989 | Goole Town | ||
| 1989–1990 | Colne Dynamoes | ||
| 1990–1991 | Altrincham | 41 | (8) |
| 1991–1993 | Barnet | 71 | (12) |
| 1993–1996 | Bradford City | 88 | (15) |
| 1996–1999 | Luton Town | 27 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He graduated from the University of Salford in 1999 with a degree in Physiotherapy [2] and became a physiotherapist at Peterborough United.
References
edit- ↑ Rollin, Glenda, ed. (1997). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1997–98. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 471. ISBN 0-7472-1930-3.
- ↑ Graduation Booklet 1999, pg 16 published by University of Salford, July 1999
- Paul Showler at Soccerbase
- Boy From Brazil profile
- Altrincham FC profile