Paul Manns

Career

Manns began his career with Cardiff City, but left for N ottinghamshire County in August 1979 without making a league appearance. He spent three and a half years with County, making seven league appearances (four of them coming in the club’s promotion season from Division Two in 1980-1981). In March 1983, Manns joined Division Four side Chester City on non-contract terms.

However, he did not play again after being substituted against Bury on 3 December 1983 and he moved into non-league football with Brereton Social.

Manns’ current whereabouts are not known in football circles.

Achievements

• Manns made his Chester debut in a 3–2 win at Swindon Town on 12 March 1983 and played in the club’s final 12 games of the season, scoring three times. He impressed sufficiently to win a full contract for the following season, playing regularly in the first half of the campaign.