Paul Hampshire

Paul Hampshire (20 September 1981 – 13 March 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer.

Paul Hampshire

Personal information
Date of birth	(1981-09-20)20 September 1981
Place of birth	Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death	13 March 2022(2022-03-13) (aged 40)
Place of death	near Dunbar, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2003	Raith Rovers	51	(0)
2003–2005	Berwick Rangers	54	(4)
2005–2007	East Fife	47	(5)
2008–2009	Dunbar United
2009–?	Newquay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Hampshire started his career with Raith Rovers before signing for Berwick Rangers. He then moved to East Fife in 2005 before finding his way to junior football with Dunbar. Hampshire then moved to Cornwall, signing for Newquay.^[1]

Personal life

Hampshire was killed after being hit by a motorist on the A1 near Dunbar on 13 March 2022, at the age of 40.^[2][3] His older brother Steven also played professional football.^[2]

References

1. Bunt, Phil (21 October 2009). "Deplorable: St Austell player confronts Newquay fan at local game". Newquay Voice. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
2. Mainland, Patrick (15 March 2022). "Former Scottish footballer dies after being hit by car". STV Sport. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
3. "Former Raith Rovers player who died after being hit by car named". BBC News. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.

External links

• Paul Hampshire at Soccerbase