28 Facts About Paul Farman

Paul David Appleby Farman was born on 2 November 1989 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Barrow.

Paul Farman signed for Stevenage in June 2018 and spent two seasons there.

Paul Farman joined Carlisle United in August 2020, followed by rivals Barrow a year later.

Paul Farman began playing as a goalkeeper at the age of seven after he attended a goalkeeping course in the summer holidays.

Paul Farman spent time on trial at Newcastle United's youth academy in 2008 after two of Newcastle's goalkeepers were injured.

Paul Farman was Blyth's second-choice goalkeeper for most of the season behind Mark Bell, playing 17 times in all competitions during the campaign.

Paul Farman remained a regular starter for the remainder of the season, making 35 appearances.

The form of his replacement, Tim Deasy, meant that Paul Farman was limited to just eight appearances during the season.

Paul Farman was offered a short-term contract extension by manager Ian Bogie in May 2011, who stated Farman would remain at the club if he impressed him in pre-season.

Paul Farman's contract was extended for the remainder of the season on 1 September 2011.

Paul Farman returned to Gateshead in January 2012 and ended the campaign having played 25 times for the club that season.

Paul Farman was Lincoln's first-choice goalkeeper throughout the season, making 47 appearances in all competitions.

Paul Farman signed a new two-year contract extension with the club on 14 May 2013.

Paul Farman made four appearances in the opening month of the spell before he was recalled by Lincoln after Birmingham City had withdrawn permission for Townsend to play in the FA Cup.

Paul Farman returned to Lincoln and consequently regained his place as the club's first-choice goalkeeper immediately.

Paul Farman made 32 appearances for Lincoln during the season, and was named as the club's Player of the Yeason at the end-of-season awards.

Paul Farman kept 22 clean sheets in the club's 46 league matches.

Paul Farman was part of the side that made the FA Cup quarter-finals that season.

Paul Farman played in all nine of the club's FA Cup fixtures as they defeated Premier League club Burnley at Turf Moor before losing to eventual winners Arsenal.

Five of these came in the EFL Trophy, which Lincoln would go on to win, although Paul Farman was an unused substitute in the final.

Paul Farman played 242 times during his six years at Lincoln.

Paul Farman signed for fellow League Two club Stevenage on 12 June 2018.

Paul Farman made 34 appearances during his first campaign with the club.

On 17 August 2020, Paul Farman signed for League Two side Carlisle United on a one-year contract.

Paul Farman was called up to represent the England C team, who represent England at non-league level, for their fixture against India U23s at Victoria Road in September 2011.

Paul Farman was set to make his debut, but the match was cancelled due to the 2011 England riots.

Paul Farman was called up during his time at Lincoln City in October 2012.

Paul Farman was due to make his debut by playing the second-half against Albania U23, but the match was postponed due to the rain.