About Paul Johnson
Born 1959. Paul Johnson is a British association football player.
Paul Johnson (born 25 May 1959) is an English former footballer who played for Stoke City, Shrewsbury Town and York City in the Football League.
Career Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Johnson progressed through the Stoke City youth system, before turning professional in May 1977 before joining Leek Town while working as Stoke's Community Development Officer.
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1978–79 Second Division
1979–80 First Division
1980–81 First Division
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1981–82 Second Division
1982–83 Second Division
1983–84 Second Division
1984–85 Second Division
1985–86 Second Division
1986–87 Second Division
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1987–88 Third Division
1988–89 Fourth Division
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1989–90 Football Conference
1990–91 Football Conference
1991–92 Football Conference
1992–93 Football Conference
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A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Group Cup, Football League Trophy and Full Members' Cup.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Johnson?
English footballer born in 1959
When was Paul Johnson born?
Paul Johnson was born on 25 May 1959 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What is Paul Johnson's occupation?
Paul Johnson is an association football player.
What nationality is Paul Johnson?
Paul Johnson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Johnson (footballer, born 1959)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Johnson. https://biography.guide/paul-johnson-association-football-player-1959/
MLA: "Paul Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-johnson-association-football-player-1959/.
Chicago: "Paul Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-johnson-association-football-player-1959/.
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