Paul Atkinson (footballer born 1961)

For the player of a slightly later period, see Paul Atkinson (footballer born 1966).

Paul Atkinson
Personal information
Full name	Paul Graham Atkinson
Date of birth	14 August 1961 (1961-08-14) (age 50)
Place of birth	Otley, England
Playing position	Winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1979–1983	Oldham Athletic	143	(11)
1983–1984	Watford	11	(0)
1984–1988	Oldham Athletic	33	(1)
1986	→ Swansea City (loan)	18	(3)
1987	→ Bolton Wanderers (loan)	3	(0)
1988–1990	Burnley	22	(1)
	Northwich Victoria	?	(?)
Total		230	(16)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Paul Graham Atkinson (born 14 August 1961) is a retired English professional footballer who played in the 1984 FA Cup Final with Watford.

Career

Beginning as an apprentice at Oldham Athletic, Atkinson also played for Watford, Swansea City, Bolton Wanderers and Burnley. He later played non-league football for Northwich Victoria.