Paul Christopher Ramsey (born 3 September 1962 in
Derry, Northern Ireland) is a former professional
footballer
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and
Northern Ireland international who played in a defensive midfield role. He featured for Northern Ireland in the
1986 FIFA World Cup.
Career
Ramsey, who measured 5' 10" in height, began his playing career at
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of league football in the Republic of Ireland, and is the League of Ireland ...
He later went on to play for
Leicester City
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and made 14 international appearances for
Northern Ireland
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between 1983 and 1989, as well as being chosen for the country's
1986 World Cup
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squad. In his younger days, he had won 4 schoolboy caps.
Ramsey moved to
Cardiff City in August 1991, where he was appointed captain. During his last season at Cardiff, they managed to win the
Third Division title.
Other former clubs of Ramsey's include
St Johnstone,
Telford United,
Torqauy United,
Merthyr Tydfil,
KPV
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,
Rothwell Town,
Grantham Town and
King's Lynn.
Honours
; Cardiff City
*
Third Division winners (1):
1992-93
References
External links
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Welsh Premier profile
1962 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Derry (city)
Association footballers from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland international footballers
Cardiff City F.C. players
St Johnstone F.C. players
Telford United F.C. players
Barry Town United F.C. players
Torquay United F.C. players
Leicester City F.C. players
1986 FIFA World Cup players
English Football League players
Scottish Football League players
Cymru Premier players
Association football midfielders
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