Paul Cuddy

Who is Paul Cuddy?

Paul Cuddy is an English former professional footballer. He played in the Football League for Rochdale before embarking on a long playing and managerial career in semi-professional football. He has played three times for the England Semi-Professional side.

Cuddy began his career as an apprentice with Manchester City training alongside the likes of Rodney Marsh and Franny Lee. After being released he was on the verge of joining Bolton Wanderers but manager Jimmy Armfield left three days before he was due to sign and new manager Ian Greaves decided against signing him.

He signed for Rochdale in August 1977. He made just one appearance for Rochdale before being released in May 1978. He was subsequently with Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers before joining Chorley

He joined Altrincham towards the end of thr 1981–82 season. During his time with Altrincham he played three times for the England Semi-Pro side managed by Howard Wilkinson and played in two FA Trophy Finals, including the 1986 win against Runcorn. He left Altrincham in 1989 and subsequently played for Witton Albion, Chorley and Horwich RMI before joining Mossley as player-manager in March 1995.