Paul Leslie Franklin
Defender (1981-1986)
A six-foot defender who spent some time with Birmingham City when very young, before committing himself to Watford by signing schoolboy forms at the age of 15. Paul Franklin was ever-present in the club’s FA Youth Cup-winning run of 1981/82 and his first-team experience included the club’s remarkable UEFA Cup victory in Bulgaria. After his playing days had ended he served as assistant to Martin O’Neill at three different clubs in 1995.
West Herts / Watford Career
Football League Career
| Season | Club | Apps | Subs | Goals | League Status and Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982/1983 | WATFORD | 1 | Football League Division 1 - 2nd of 22 | ||
| 1983/1984 | WATFORD | 24 | Football League Division 1 - 11th of 22 | ||
| 1985/1986 | WATFORD | 4 | Football League Division 1 - 12th of 22 | ||
| 1986/1987 | WATFORD | 3 | Football League Division 1 - 9th of 22 | ||
| 1986/1987 | Shrewsbury Town | 6 | Football League Division 2 - 18th of 22 | ||
| 1986/1987 | Swindon Town | 5 | 1 | Football League Division 3 - 3rd of 24 (Promoted) | |
| 1987/1988 | Reading | 3 | 1 | Football League Division 2 - 22nd of 23 (Relegated) | |
| 1988/1989 | Reading | 14 | 2 | Football League Division 3 - 18th of 24 |