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Fullname: Paul Gerald McLaughlin
aka: Paul McLaughlin
Born: 14 December 1965
Birthplace: Johnstone, Renfrewshire
Signed: 15May 1989
Left: 15 May 1991
Height: 5' 11" (180cm)
Position: Left, Central Defender
Debut: Motherwell 2-0 Celtic, League, 25 Aug 1990
Internationals: none

Biog

A strong but limited centre-half Paul McLaughlin joined Celtic in May 1989 from Queen's Park. Billy McNeill said: "We have high hopes for him."

He made his debut as a sub in a 2-0 league defeat to Motherwell on August 25th 1990. It was a poor time to play for Celtic as it was the start of the Barren years and Billy McNeill was at his poorest in this spell.

He made a total of five first team appearances before moving on to Partick Thistle in February 1991 in a £150,000 double deal with Andy Murdoch.

Released by Partick in 1993 with some fairly uncomplimentary remarks about his weight ringing in his ears. Lambie, the Partick Thistle manager, remarked: "He was given the chance to lose weight and didn't take it."

He went on to Derry City and signed for Ards in November 1995.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none, the barren years!

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