William Paul (footballer, born 1868)

William Paul (5 August 1868 – 3 August 1932) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back.

William Paul
Personal information
Date of birth 5 August 1868
Place of birth Paisley, Scotland
Date of death 3 August 1932(1932-08-03) (aged 63)
Place of death Paisley, Scotland
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dykebar
Paisley Academicals
International career
1891 Scotland 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Paisley, Paul played club football for Dykebar and Paisley Academicals, and made one appearance for Scotland in 1891;[1] he was the only serving Dykebar player to have been selected for international duty.[2] He later worked in schools football and became a prominent figure in the laundry industry.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 238.
  2. ^ Scotland Football Records | Clubs played for | Annbank, London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 21 February 2022