Paul Blackwell

Paul Blackwell (born 13 January 1963) is a Welsh former professional footballer who made nearly 100 Football League appearances for Chester City, mainly as a midfielder.

Although born in Mancot, near Hawarden, Flintshire, Blackwell grew up in Chester and represented the Chester and Cheshire Schoolboys sides as a youngster. Although Blackwell opted to remain at school for sixth form rather than join Chester as an apprentice, In the summer of 1984, Blackwell became a part-time player due to combining playing with being a student at Crewe and Alsager College.