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.

Paul Hilton
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-10-08) 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

  1. Scott, Alan (21 June 2012). "New Stortford FC coach is ex-Hammers ace". www.hertsandessexobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. "Boys of 86 events". www.boysof86.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 April 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
  4. "Stevenage Install Paul Hilton As Head Of Youth". League Football Education. Retrieved 26 September 2011.


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