Willie Paul (footballer)

William Paul (7 February 1866 – 23 October 1911) was a Scottish footballer who played for Partick Thistle and Scotland as a centre forward. He was capped three times by Scotland and scored five goals[2] (including four in one match in 1890).[1] He featured for Partick Thistle across three decades, with his statistics in competitive matches for the club standing at 127 goals in 218 appearances.[1]

Not to be confused with William Paul (footballer, born 1868).

Willie Paul
Personal information
Full name William Paul
Date of birth 7 February 1866
Place of birth Partick, Scotland[1]
Date of death 23 October 1911(1911-10-23) (aged 45)[1]
Place of death Govan, Scotland
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1884–1901 Partick Thistle 106 (73)
1890 → Queen's Park (loan) 0 (0)
National team
1888–1890 Scotland 3 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Personal life

Paul also worked as a shipwright at the Glasgow dockyards.[1] He died in 1911, at age 45, from an appendix-related ailment.[1] He was buried in the Western Necropolis in Maryhill.[1]

References
  1. "Willie Paul – The First Partick Thistle Giant – Partick Thistle – The Early Years". ptearlyyears.net. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  2. "William Paul | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
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