13 Facts About Paul Beesley

Paul Beesley was born on 21 July 1965 and is an English former footballer who played primarily as a centre back.

Paul Beesley had brief loan spells at Port Vale and West Bromwich Albion before he was allowed to join Port Vale permanently in July 1999.

Paul Beesley joined Chester City in the Conference in July 2000.

Paul Beesley was voted the club's Player of the Season before he signed with Stalybridge Celtic in October 2001.

Paul Beesley later finished his career in Northern Ireland with Ballymena United.

Paul Beesley later coached at Notts County and Leeds United.

Paul Beesley eventually left Bramall Lane having made a total of 195 league and cup appearances in five seasons.

Paul Beesley was used mainly as a back-up player by manager Howard Wilkinson during his time at Elland Road, starting just 19 top-flight games in close to two seasons at the club.

Paul Beesley left Vale Park after new manager Brian Horton took charge, and signed with Blackpool in July 1999.

Paul Beesley signed with Chester City in July 2000, with then manager Graham Barrow describing him as "an outstanding professional".

Paul Beesley left, finishing his career in Northern Ireland with Ballymena United.

Paul Beesley worked as a youth team coach at Notts County, before he was appointed under-18 coach at Leeds United for a brief spell in 2007.

Paul Beesley's son, Jake, is a footballer and turned professional at Chesterfield in April 2015.