Paul Hilton (footballer)
Paul Hilton| Personal information |
|---|
| Date of birth |
(1959-10-08) 8 October 1959 |
|---|
| Place of birth |
Oldham, England |
|---|
| Playing position |
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.
† Appearances (goals)
|
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.
[4]
References