Paul Futcher was an English professional footballer who had a distinguished career as a defender in the English Football League, for England under 21s and as manager of several non-league clubs.
15 Facts About Paul Futcher
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Paul Futcher is regarded as a club legend by Grimsby Town who signed him at the age of 35 when he was apparently past his best.
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Paul Futcher went on to be described as one of the club's greatest ever players.
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Ron joined him on the journey south, where Paul Futcher was to play more than 140 games and won ten England under 21 caps.
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Paul Futcher replaced club stalwart Tommy Booth in the side which failed to live up to expectations and as the major new signing he attracted criticism.
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Paul Futcher had twice been chosen for the England squad and each time a road accident had put paid to him fulfilling the invitation.
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Paul Futcher signed for Barnsley in a double deal with Calvin Plummer from Derby County, and the following Saturday both made their debuts against there former side in a 5- 1 victory for Barnsley.
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Paul Futcher is regarded as one of Barnsley greatest ever centre halves.
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Paul Futcher went on to be a fans' favourite for five seasons, winning the Supporters Player of the Year twice in that time.
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Paul Futcher later played for Dundalk where he played in UEFA Cup Qualifying Round against Malmo.
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Paul Futcher led Rovers to the Dr Martens Premier Division championship in 1997; they were not promoted to the Conference because their ground failed to meet Conference standards.
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The highlight of his two-and-a-half-year stint with Southport was the club's FA Trophy final outing in 1998, where at 41; Paul Futcher became the oldest player to appear in a competitive Wembley final.
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Paul Futcher was unable to save the Robins from relegation to the Northern Premier League.
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Paul Futcher subsequently failed to motivate the squad and left in December 2005.
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Paul Futcher is the uncle of former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy.