Paul Weller (footballer)

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Paul Weller
Personal information
Full name Paul Anthony Weller
Date of birth (1975-03-06) 6 March 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth Brighton, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–2004 Burnley 252 (11)
2004 Rochdale 5 (0)
2004 Leek Town 2 (0)
2004 Stalybridge Celtic 2 (0)
Total 261 (11)
Managerial career
2023–2024 Colne
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paul Anthony Weller (born 6 March 1975) is an English former professional footballer. Born in Brighton, after playing at Worthing, he went on to play 250 matches in the Football League for Burnley and Rochdale.[1]

Weller was forced to retire from playing in 2004 due to Crohn's disease. After retiring he worked as a coach at Burnley and Bury before starting his own business selling second-hand luxury cars.[2]

In 2023 he was appointed manager of Colne.[3] He resigned from the role in May 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Paul Weller Soccerbase
  2. ^ "Former Clarets star selling second hand luxury cars". Lancashire Telegrapg. 1 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Paul Weller marvels at Burnley season, talks Stan Ternent fallout & Vincent Kompany's summer demands". Lancs Live. 3 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Club Statement: Paul Weller". Colne FC. 24 May 2024.

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