Paul Weller (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Anthony Weller | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Brighton, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–2004 | Burnley | 252 | (11) |
| 2004 | Rochdale | 5 | (0) |
| 2004 | Leek Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2004 | Stalybridge Celtic | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 261 | (11) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023–2024 | Colne | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paul Anthony Weller (born 6 March 1975) is an English former professional footballer. Born in Brighton, after playing at Worthing, he went on to play 250 matches in the Football League for Burnley and Rochdale.[1]
Weller was forced to retire from playing in 2004 due to Crohn's disease. After retiring he worked as a coach at Burnley and Bury before starting his own business selling second-hand luxury cars.[2]
In 2023 he was appointed manager of Colne.[3] He resigned from the role in May 2024.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Paul Weller Soccerbase
- ^ "Former Clarets star selling second hand luxury cars". Lancashire Telegrapg. 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Paul Weller marvels at Burnley season, talks Stan Ternent fallout & Vincent Kompany's summer demands". Lancs Live. 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Club Statement: Paul Weller". Colne FC. 24 May 2024.
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