Paul Hilton

Paul Hilton (born 8 October 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender making over 200 career appearances. Career Born in Oldham, Hilton represented England at under 18 level and played for Chadderton, Bury and West Ham United. Hilton was signed by West Ham manager, John Lyall, after he had appeared for Bury in a 10-0 League Cup defeat by West Ham. At the end of his playing career he became a coach under West Ham manager Billy Bonds and was appointed as youth team and then reserve team coach. In 2001, he was appointed coach at Ipswich Town. Hilton has also spent time as youth coach at Gillingham and in 2011 he was appointed Head of Youth at Stevenage. References 1959 births Living people English men's footballers Chadderton F.C. players Bury F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players English Football League players West Ham United F.C. non-playing staff Gillingham F.C. non-playing staff England men's youth international footballers Men's association football defenders Stevenage F.C. non-playing staff Footballers from Oldham Ipswich Town F.C. non-playing staff Association football coaches