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Paul Johnson (footballer, born 1992)
Paul Johnson (born 5 April 1992) is an English former professional footballer who plays for Spennymoor Town as a central defender. CareerHartlepool UnitedBorn in Sunderland,[2] Johnson joined Hartlepool United at the age of 12.[3] He turned professional in 2010,[4] making his senior debut in April 2011.[5] In May 2011 he signed a new contract with the club.[6] And next season, he had a successful three-month loan spell at Conference North side Workington where he received praise from the Reds' manager Darren Edmondson with him saying "Paul has been fantastic for us, he's grown as a player and learned more about the game than playing meaningless Reserve games. It's been a pleasure to aid his development. He returns to Hartlepool an improved footballer and shows what effect the non league can have on the development of young talent."[7] He was an unused substitute in a 2–1 win away at Bury[8] shortly before he was loaned to local rivals Darlington for the rest of the season.[9] He made his debut a day later as he played the full match in a 0–2 league defeat to Ebbsfleet United.[10] He rejoined Workington on loan in February 2013,[11] making 17 appearances for the club.[12] Johnson was released by Hartlepool at the end of the 2012–13 season.[13] Non-leagueAfter his release from Hartlepool, it was reported that Workington boss Darren Edmondson tried to get Johnson to join Workington permanently but hit a stumbling block due to wages.[14] Johnson joined Carlisle-based Northern League side Celtic Nation in June, on a one-year deal, where he was reunited with Mick Wadsworth who was Johnson's coach at Hartlepool United.[15] Paul left Celtic Nation to join Spennymoor Town in the summer of 2014.[16] References
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