Paul Hilton (footballer)
Paul Hilton| Personal information |
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| Date of birth | (1959-10-08) 8 October 1959 |
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| Place of birth | Oldham, England |
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| Playing position | Central defender |
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| Youth career |
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| Chadderton |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
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| 1978–1984 | Bury | 148 | (39) |
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| 1984–1989 | West Ham United | 60 | (7) |
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| Total | | 208 | (46) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).
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Paul Hilton (born 8 October 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender making over 200 career appearances.
Career
Born in Oldham, Hilton represented England at under 18 level and played for Chadderton, Bury and West Ham United.[1][2] Hilton was signed by West Ham manager, John Lyall, after he had appeared for Bury in a 10-0 League Cup defeat by West Ham. At the end of his playing career he became a coach under West Ham manager Billy Bonds and was appointed as youth team and then reserve team coach. In 2001 he was appointed coach at Ipswich Town.[3] Hilton has also spent time as youth coach at Gillingham and in 2011 he was appointed Head of Youth at Stevenage.
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