Paul McGuinness (footballer)

Paul McGuinness (born 2 March 1966) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Chester City.[3] Between 2005 and 2016 he has been manager of Manchester United's under-18 team.[4]

Paul McGuinness
Personal information
Full name Paul McGuinness
Date of birth (1966-03-02) 2 March 1966
Place of birth Manchester,[1] England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1982–1984 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1986 Manchester United 0 (0)
1986–1987 Crewe Alexandra 13 (0)
1989–1991 Manchester United 0 (0)
1991 Bury 0 (0)
1991–1992 Chester City 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McGuinness, the son of former Manchester United player and manager Wilf McGuinness, holds a degree in physical education gained from Loughborough University.[4]

As a player, McGuinness was a midfielder who made 20 Football League appearances with Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. He also spent time with Manchester United (where he progressed through the youth ranks) and Bury without appearing in league games for them.[3]

References

  1. "Paul McGuinness". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  2. Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. Hugman, Barry (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  4. "Coach profile: Paul McGuinness". Manchester United F.C. Retrieved 19 February 2010.



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