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Paul Sweeney (born 10 January 1965) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender for Raith Rovers, Newcastle United and St Johnstone.[1]

Paul Sweeney
Personal information
Full name Paul Sweeney
Date of birth (1965-01-10) 10 January 1965 (age 57)
Place of birth Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Whitfield Star
Tynecastle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982-1989 Raith Rovers 204 (8)
1988-1991 Newcastle United 36 (0)
1990-1993 St Johnstone 10 (0)
1993-1994 Gateshead
1994-1995 Hartlepool United
1995-1996 Durham City
1996-1997 Gateshead
1997-1998 Morpeth Town
1998-1999 South Shields
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career



Youth career


Sweeney's first football team was Whitfield Star in his hometown of Whitburn. After playing there, he was signed to Tynecastle.


Club career


He was scouted by Raith Rovers and after a trial period, signed for the club in 1982. He went on to make 204 appearances for the club and was inducted into the club's hall of fame in 2017.[2]

The defender signed for Newcastle United in 1988 and made his debut against Arsenal at Highbury.[3]


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