About Paul Holmes
Lived 1968 – 2024 (aged 56). Paul Holmes was a British association football player.
Paul Holmes (18 February 1968 – 7 May 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back. He made more than 400 appearances in the Football League and Premier League playing for Doncaster Rovers, Torquay United, Birmingham City, Everton and West Bromwich Albion. His father, Albert Holmes, played football for Chesterfield. Holmes died aged 56 at Rowcroft Hospice, Torquay, on 7 May 2024, after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023.
Honours Torquay United Football League Fourth Division play-offs: 1991
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Holmes?
professional footballer (1968-2024)
When was Paul Holmes born?
Paul Holmes was born on 18 February 1968 in Stocksbridge.
When did Paul Holmes die?
Paul Holmes died on 8 May 2024.
What was Paul Holmes's occupation?
Paul Holmes was an association football player.
What nationality was Paul Holmes?
Paul Holmes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Holmes (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Holmes. https://biography.guide/paul-holmes/
MLA: "Paul Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-holmes/.
Chicago: "Paul Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-holmes/.
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