Paul David Edward Shepherd (born 17 November 1977) is an English former professional

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who played as a full-back. Whilst at Leeds he made one first team appearance in October 1996; a 3–0 defeat away to

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at Highbury. He was a part of the England squad at the

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. On 17 June 2021, at Leeds Crown Court, Shepherd was found guilty of four charges relating to possessing a firearm and Class A drugs after a three-day trial.

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at StalybridgeCeltic.co.uk 1977 births Living people Footballers from Leeds Men's association football fullbacks English men's footballers England men's youth international footballers Leeds United F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players Knattspyrnudeild Keflavík players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Leigh Genesis F.C. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players National League (English football) players English expatriate men's footballers British sportspeople convicted of crimes English people convicted of drug offences People convicted of illegal possession of weapons {{England-footy-forward-1970s-stub