Paul Manns (born 15 April 1961,

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) was an English professional footballer who played in

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for Notts County and Chester City.

Playing career

Manns began his career with

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, but left for Notts County in August 1979 without making a league appearance. He spent three and a half years with County, making seven league appearances (four of them coming in the club's promotion season from

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in 1980–81). In March 1983, Manns joined

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side Chester City on non-contract terms. Manns made his Chester debut in a 3–2 win at Swindon Town on 12 March 1983 and played in the club's final 12 games of the season, scoring three times. He impressed sufficiently to win a full contract for the following season, playing regularly in the first half of the campaign. However, he did not play again after being substituted against

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on 3 December 1983 . Manns' current whereabouts are not known in football circles.

References

External links

Article on Notts County promotion squad from 1981
1961 births Living people People from the Borough of Stafford English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders English Football League players Cardiff City F.C. players Notts County F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Brereton Social F.C. players Footballers from Staffordshire {{England-footy-midfielder-1960s-stub