Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul Anthony Bielby | ||
Date of birth | 24 November 1956 | ||
Place of birth | Darlington, England | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1974 | Manchester United | 4 | (0) |
1975–1978 | Hartlepool United | 95 | (8) |
1978–1979 | Huddersfield Town | 31 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours for his services to young people. [2]
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