Some would argue that Paul signing for Newcastle United was nothing other than an incestuous appointment. Given his first pro contract by his dad, Kenny, whilst he was manager at the club Paul only played a handful of games before being moved on for £300k to Norwich.

Good business in our view.

He'd played at youth level of Celtic and Liverpool before that, but his professional career is littered with failed attempts to nail down a place and have anything other than short spell before being moved on.

38 games at Norwich, 35 games at Wigan (all on loan) and 27 games at Blackpool (before being moved on to Scunthorpe) would be the pinnacle of league appearances at any club.

Tough on anyone to walk in the shadow of his father (from a playing point of view) of course.

He'd make something of a career in the US playing and coaching, as well is in some management positions.