Paul Willis (Scottish footballer)

Paul Willis (born 21 August 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stirling Albion. Willis began his career with Dunfermline Athletic, and has also played for Ayr United, East Fife (three spells), Berwick Rangers (two spells), Albion Rovers and Peterhead, as well as for Canadian club Kingston FC.

Paul Willis
Personal information
Full name Paul Willis
Date of birth (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Royal Mains FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2013 Dunfermline Athletic 38 (1)
2011 → Ayr United (loan) 6 (1)
2012–2013 → East Fife (loan) 33 (4)
2013–2014 East Fife 11 (1)
2014 Kingston FC
2014–2015 Berwick Rangers 34 (9)
2015–2017 Albion Rovers 44 (5)
2017–2018 East Fife 10 (0)
2018–2019 Berwick Rangers 0 (0)
2019 Peterhead 0 (0)
2019– Stirling Albion 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:16, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

Career

Willis was signed for Dunfermline Athletic under-15s by Jim McArthur from local side Hutchison Vale. He progressed up the ranks playing for the under-17s for a season before being promoted to the under-19 squad for the 2007–2008 season. In February 2008, Willis was promoted to the Dunfermline Athletic first team squad after impressing at the lower levels. On 1 March 2008, Willis made his début against Livingston, being brought on for Alex Burke in the 83rd minute.[1]

In June 2013, it was announced that Willis had signed with East Fife.[2] It was mutually agreed to terminate his contract with East Fife in February 2014. After his release from East Fife he had a brief stint overseas in Canada with Kingston FC of the Canadian Soccer League.[3][4] Willis signed for Berwick Rangers in July 2014.[5] At the end of 2014–15 season, Willis signed for Scottish League One newcomers Albion Rovers on a one-year contract.[6]

Willis played with Rovers for two seasons, before returning to Bayview to sign for East Fife on 25 May 2017.[7] After failing to make an impact in Methil, Willis signed for Berwick Rangers on 31 January 2018, having previously played for the side 3-years earlier.[8]

Willis moved to Peterhead in January 2019.[9]

References
  1. "Dunfermline 1–1 Livingston". BBC News. 1 March 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
  2. "Update on Club signings". East Fife F.C. 25 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  3. "Reaching for the Top - Again! - Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club". Kingston FC - The Official Website of Kingston's Professional Men's Soccer Club. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  4. Fletcher, Alex. "Support Local Football: CSL: Kingston FC 2014 roster". supportlocalsoccer.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  5. Berwick move for Willis, SPFL
  6. "New Signing". albionroversfc.co.uk. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  7. "Signing news". East Fife FC. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  8. Inglis, Scott (1 February 2018). "East Fife turn heads with addition of former Manchester United target". Fife Today. Johnston Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  9. https://www.peterheadfc.com/news/item/2467-peterhead-make-deadline-day-swoop-for-willis
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