About Paul Crooks
Lived 1966 – 2019 (aged 52). Paul Crooks was a British association football player.
Paul Crooks (12 October 1966 – 5 July 2019) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.
Career Crooks was born in Durham but started his career with Bolton Wanderers. He was signed by Stoke City in 1986 after having never made an appearance for Bolton. He made three substitute appearances for Stoke during the 1986–87 season with all three coming in different competitions. He failed to break into the first team at the Victoria Ground and left for Caernarfon Town. He had a short and unsuccessful spell at Carlisle United and returned to Welsh league football with Rhyl and Bangor City.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Crooks?
English footballer (1966-2019)
When was Paul Crooks born?
Paul Crooks was born on 12 October 1966 in Durham.
When did Paul Crooks die?
Paul Crooks died on 5 July 2019.
What was Paul Crooks's occupation?
Paul Crooks was an association football player.
What nationality was Paul Crooks?
Paul Crooks was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Crooks (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Crooks. https://biography.guide/paul-crooks-association-football-player/
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