Paul McGuinness (footballer)
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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] He is the current Head of Academy Player Development for Leicester City's under-18 team.[4]
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul McGuinness | ||
Date of birth | (1966-03-02) 2 March 1966 (age 58) | ||
Place of birth | Manchester, England[1] | ||
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) |
Managerial career | |||
2005–2016 | Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy (U-18) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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McGuinness is the son of former Manchester United player and manager Wilf McGuinness, and holds a degree in physical education from Loughborough University.[5]
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]