Paul Futcher
Paul Futcher (25 September 1956 – 23 November 2016) was an English professional footballer who had a distinguished career as a defender in the English Football League, for England under 21s and as manager of several non-league clubs.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Futcher | ||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 2016 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1973 | Chester City | 20 | (0) |
| 1974–1977 | Luton Town | 131 | (1) |
| 1978–1979 | Manchester City | 37 | (0) |
| 1980–1982 | Oldham Athletic | 98 | (1) |
| 1982–1983 | Derby County | 35 | (0) |
| 1983–1989 | Barnsley | 230 | (0) |
| 1990 | Halifax Town | 15 | (0) |
| 1991–1994 | Grimsby Town | 132 | (0) |
| 1994–1995 | Dundalk | ||
| 1995 | Droylsden | ||
| 1995–1997 | Gresley Rovers | ||
| 1997–2000 | Southport | 65 | (0) |
| Total | 763 | (2) | |
| International career | |||
| 1976–1978 | England Under-21s | 11 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1995 | Darlington | ||
| 1995–1997 | Gresley Rovers (player) | ||
| 1997–2000 | Southport (player) | ||
| 2001–2002 | Stalybridge Celtic | ||
| 2005 | Ashton United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He is regarded as a club legend by Grimsby Town who signed him at the age of 35 when he was apparently past his best. He went on to be described as one of the club's greatest ever players. Prior to his time with Grimsby he had enjoyed lengthy spells with Luton Town, Oldham Athletic and Barnsley as well as playing for Chester, Manchester City, Derby County and Halifax Town. After leaving Grimsby in 1994 he played for Dundalk before moving into management.
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