Paul Wormley

Who is Paul Wormley?

Paul Wormley is a former professional footballer. Paul started his serious playing career at Yorkshire Amateurs before playing for the Leeds United youth team. As well as starring at his schools of Gledhow County Primary school and Allerton Grange School Paul played for both Leeds City Boys and Yorkshire County Boys from Under 11 through to Under 16's, with the Yorkshire County side winning the Northern Counties Shield in 1976 and Paul being voted the Man of the Match on the day.

Courted by both Howard Kendall at Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley Paul finally signed a professional contract with Barnsley in 1979 under the former Leeds United and England star Alan Clarke.

Paul made his first team debut shortly after his 18th birthday and in the following seasons played alongside, the ex-England international star Norman Hunter as well as future international stars Mick McCarthy & David Speedie. Paul later moved to Huddersfield Town in 1980 before being enticed to play in Australia in 1981.

Coming to Australia at only 19, Paul starred for Launceston Juventus in 1981 winning the Tasmanian night series under ken Worden before moving to Townsville Kern United with coach Ken Worden in 1982.