Paul Scott

Paul Scott (born 5 November 1979, in Wakefield) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League with Huddersfield Town, Bury and Morecambe.

Playing career

Huddersfield Town Beginning his career as a trainee at Huddersfield Town, Scott made his debut in a 1–0 win at Peterborough United on 17 August 2002.

Scott left Huddersfield in 2004 after making 32 league appearances and scoring two goals.

Bury Scott initially joined Bury on non-contract terms after personally applying for a trial at the club. He made his debut on 21 August 2004 in a 1–1 draw against Chester City. Scott established himself as a regular in Bury's starting side towards the end of the 2004–05 season after signing a permanent contract.

During his time at the club he featured at right-back, centre-back and even central midfield.

He won Bury's Player of the Season award in both 2007 and 2008. Unfortunately, Scott spent much of his time with The Shrimps suffering from long term injury problems. As a result, his contract was mutually terminated early in April 2012.

Wakefield City Scott subsequently played non-league football with hometown club Wakefield City.

Personal life In 2010, Scott was studying part-time for a bachelor's degree in Sports Performance at the University of Salford.

Career statistics

Honours Wakefield City West Riding County League Division One: 2014–15 West Riding County League Division One Cup: 2013–14

Individual Bury Player of the Season: 2006–07, 2007–08