About Paul Sweeney
Born 1965. Paul Sweeney is an association football player.
Paul Sweeney (born 10 January 1965) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender for Raith Rovers, Newcastle United and St Johnstone.
Club career Youth career Sweeney's first football team was Whitfield Star in his hometown of Whitburn. After playing there, he was signed to Tynecastle.
Club career He was scouted by Raith Rovers and after a trial period, signed for the club in 1982. He went on to make 204 appearances for the club and was inducted into the club's hall of fame in 2017.
The defender signed for Newcastle United in 1988 and made his debut against Southampton at The Dell.
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Who is Paul Sweeney?
Scottish Footballer
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Paul Sweeney was born on 10 January 1965 in Scotland, Whitburn, West Lothian.
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Paul Sweeney is an association football player.
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