Beesley: Paul

1995-1997 (Player Details)

Central Defender

Born: Liverpool: 21-07-1965

Debut v West Ham United (a) (substitute): 19-08-1995

6’1” 11st 5lb (1995)

He started with Non-League clubs Altrincham and Marine, joining Wigan Athletic in September 1984, where he played against United in the Sixth Round F.A. Cup tie in 1987. He broke both the Wigan record sale and the Leyton Orient record purchase price when he was sold for £175,000 in October 1989. Orient made a handsome profit when he was transferred to Sheffield United in July 1990 for £365,000. He joined Leeds in August 1995 for £250,000 as cover for central defence. He had a handful of games in central defence and filled in on a couple of occasions at full-back, but was only ever a second choice in case of injuries or unavailability of other defenders. He became surplus to requirements and was sold to Manchester City in February 1997 for £500,000. He was loaned to Port Vale in December 1997 and West Bromwich Albion in March 1998, before being freed to Port Vale in August 1998. He left for Blackpool in July 1999 and then on to Chester City in July 2000. He had a spell with Ballymena United and went to Stalybridge Celtic in October 2001. Had minor coaching jobs with United Under-Eighteen team and earlier at Nottingham Forest and was kit manager with Notts County and Stockport County.