Jim McPaul Player Profile
Player Details
- Full Name: James Anthony McPaul
- Born: August 24th, 1948 (Falkirk)
- Height: 5' 10
- Position: Inside/Outside Right
- Signed: December 28th, 1971 (£8,000)
- First Manager: Jack Steedman
- Career Totals: 33 appearances, 8 goals
- Also Played For: Cowdenbeath, East Stirlingshire, Hibernian, Linlithgow Rose, Stenhousemuir
Playing History
| Season | Division |  |
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G2G |  |
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Win % | Draw % | Loss % |
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| 1972-73 | Division Two | 12 (4) | 2 | 0.13 | 0 | 0 | 18.8% | 12.5% | 68.8% |
| 1971-72 | Division Two | 17 | 6 | 0.35 | 0 | 0 | 47.1% | 23.5% | 29.4% |
| Totals: | 29 (4) | 8 |
| Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals |
| GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in |
| Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals |
| Recent First Team Starts |
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| Dec 16th, 1972 | 16/12/72 | Scottish Cup | 1st Round | vs. Brechin City (A) | 0 - 0 |
| Dec 2nd, 1972 | 02/12/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Stranraer (A) | 0 - 4 |
| Nov 28th, 1972 | 28/11/72 | Stirlingshire Cup | 1st Round | vs. Falkirk (A) | 3 - 5 |
| Nov 18th, 1972 | 18/11/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. St Mirren (A) | 0 - 4 |
| Nov 4th, 1972 | 04/11/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Alloa Athletic (H) | 2 - 3 |
| Recent First Team Goals |
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| Oct 28th, 1972 | 28/10/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Albion Rovers (A) | 1 - 4 |
| Sep 27th, 1972 | 27/09/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Brechin City (H) | 2 - 1 |
| Apr 11th, 1972 | 11/04/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Raith Rovers (H) | 3 - 1 |
| Apr 1st, 1972 | 01/04/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. Stranraer (H) | 3 - 0 |
| Mar 4th, 1972 | 04/03/72 | League | Division 2 | vs. East Stirlingshire (H) | 3 - 4 |
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Biography
Jim McPaul was once Clydebank's record signing after Jack Steedman paid Stenhousemuir £8000 for his services at the tail end of 1971.
The forward had shown up well in games against the Bankies in previous seasons and this persuaded Mr Steedman to take a huge financial gamble on him. Clydebank were having one of their best seasons since entering the Seniors and the capture of Jim was seen as the catalyst for a real promotion push.
Things started well for Jim netting on his debut against Dumbarton in the New Year Derby. Before January was out he had scored another two goals including the winner at Montrose. However he would only get on the scoresheet three more times by the end of the season for a return of six goals in seventeen games. The Bankies form faltered and they ended up in ninth place in the table.
The following season, Clydebank took a massive step backwards and were struggling at the foot of the table by the time the new year came along. Jim had been having a hard time in a poor Bankies team, and he had netted just two goals all season. He started to lose his place in the team and by the middle of January he requested a move. As things had not worked out as expected this transfer request was granted.
Jim subsequently signed for East Stirlingshire where he fared rather better, before returning to Stenhousemuir. A season at Cowdenbeath saw Jim leave senior football and play for Linlithgow Rose in the Juniors.
Debut
January 1st, 1972
Clydebank 2 - 3 Dumbarton
League (Division 2)
Timeline
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Date of Birth
Jim was born on this date in Falkirk.
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Signed For Clydebank
Jim was signed from Stenhousemuir for a fee of £8,000
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First Team Debut
Clydebank 2 - 3 Dumbarton
League (Division 2)
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First Goal
Clydebank 2 - 3 Dumbarton
League (Division 2)
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Last Goal
Albion Rovers 4 - 1 Clydebank
League (Division 2)
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Last Appearance
Brechin City 0 - 0 Clydebank
Scottish Cup (1st Round)
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Left the Club
Jim was granted a free transfer at his own request and signed for East Stirlingshire
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