Paul Hilton (footballer)
Paul Hilton (born 8 October 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender making over 200 career appearances.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 October 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chadderton | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1984 | Bury | 148 | (39) |
| 1984–1989 | West Ham United | 60 | (7) |
| Total | 208 | (46) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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. [4]
References
- Scott, Alan (21 June 2012). "New Stortford FC coach is ex-Hammers ace". www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- "Boys of 86 events". www.boysof86.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 April 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- "Stevenage Install Paul Hilton As Head Of Youth". League Football Education. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
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