Paul Willis (Scottish footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul Willis | ||
Date of birth | 21 August 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Albion Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2013 | Dunfermline Athletic | 38 | (1) |
2011 | → Ayr United (loan) | 6 | (1) |
2012–2013 | → East Fife (loan) | 33 | (4) |
2013–2014 | East Fife | 11 | (1) |
2014 | Kingston FC | ||
2014–2015 | Berwick Rangers | 34 | (9) |
2015– | Albion Rovers | 34 | (5) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:16, 26 October 2016 (UTC). |
Paul Willis (born 21 August 1991) is a Scottish football player who plays for Scottish League One side Albion Rovers.
Career
Willis was signed for Dunfermline Athletic under-15s by Jim McArthur from local side Hutchison Vale. He progressed up the ranks playing for the under-17s for a season before being promoted to the under-19 squad for the 2007–2008 season. In February 2008, Willis was promoted to the Dunfermline Athletic first team squad after impressing at the lower levels. On 1 March 2008, Willis made his début against Livingston, being brought on for Alex Burke in the 83rd minute.[1]
In June 2013, it was announced that Willis had signed with East Fife.[2] It was mutually agreed to terminate his contract with East Fife in February 2014. After his release from East Fife he had a brief stint overseas in Canada with Kingston FC of the Canadian Soccer League.[3][4] Willis signed for Berwick Rangers in July 2014.[5] At the end of 2014–15 season, Willis signed for Scottish League One newcomers Albion Rovers on a one-year contract.[6]
References
- ↑ "Dunfermline 1–1 Livingston". BBC News. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ↑ "Update on Club signings". East Fife F.C. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ "Reaching for the Top - Again! - Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club". Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ↑ Fletcher, Alex. "Support Local Football: CSL: Kingston FC 2014 roster". supportlocalsoccer.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ↑ Berwick move for Willis, SPFL
- ↑ "New Signing". albionroversfc.co.uk. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.