Paul Flexney
FullnamePaul Flexney[1]
Birth date18 January 1965 (age 61)
Birth placeGlasgow, Scotland
PositionDefender
Youthyears 11980–1982
Youthclubs 1Clyde
Years 11982–1988
Years 21988–1989
Years 31989–1992
Clubs 1Clyde
Clubs 2Northampton Town
Clubs 3Kilmarnock
Caps 1204
Caps 212
Caps 3113
Totalcaps329
Goals 114
Goals 20
Goals 34
Totalgoals18

Paul Flexney (born 18 January 1965) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who played as a defender.

Flexney started his career with Clyde, making over 200 appearances for the side.[2] He was capped by Scotland at various youth levels, and was captain for a period during his time at Clyde.

He later played for Northampton Town[3] and Kilmarnock (one season in the Second Division, three in the First Division)[4] before dropping out of the senior game.

He is married to Janice and has one son, Jack, who as of 2019 was following in his father's footsteps towards becoming a professional footballer but was required to undergo brain surgery for cancerous tumours.[5]

References

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  2. ^ Paul Flexney: Former Clyde boss Brown was like a father figure, Talkin Fitbaw, 4 June 2021
  3. ^ 1980s, Northampton Town Programmes and Memorabilia
  4. ^ (Kilmarnock player) Flexney, Paul, FitbaStats
  5. ^ Rutherglen and Cambuslang community rallies round to help teenager Jack Flexney after cancer diagnosis, Daily Record, 18 December 2019