Paul Ramsey (footballer)

Paul Ramsey
Personal information
Full namePaul Christopher Ramsey
Date of birth3 September 1962
Place of birthDerry, Northern Ireland
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1980–1991Leicester City290(13)
1991–1993Cardiff City69(7)
1993–1995St. Johnstone22(0)
1994→ Cardiff City (loan)11(0)
1995Barry Town3(0)
1995–1996Torquay United18(0)
KPV
Total413(10)
National team
1983–1989Northern Ireland14(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Paul Christopher Ramsey (born 3 September 1962 in Derry, Northern Ireland) is a former professional footballer and Northern Ireland international who played in a defensive midfield role. He featured for Northern Ireland in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Career

Ramsey, who measured 5' 10" in height, began his playing career at Derry City F.C.. He later went on to play for Leicester City and made 14 international appearances for Northern Ireland between 1983 and 1989,[1] as well as being chosen for the country's 1986 World Cup squad.[2] In his younger days, he had won 4 schoolboy caps.

Ramsey moved to Cardiff City in August 1991, where he was appointed captain. During his last season at Cardiff, they managed to win the Third Division title.

Other former clubs of Ramsey's include St. Johnstone, Telford United, Torqauy United, Merthyr Tydfil, KPV, Rothwell Town, Grantham Town and King's Lynn.[3]

Honours

Cardiff City

References

  1. ↑ "(Northern) Ireland - International Results 1980-1989 - Details". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  2. ↑ "1986 FIFA world cup Mexico - Northern Ireland". fifa.com. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  3. ↑ "Paul Ramsey". nifootball.com. Retrieved 2010-01-22.

External links

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Unknown		 Cardiff City captain
1991-1993 		Succeeded by
Jason Perry