Paul Arnison
Encyclopedia
Paul Simon Arnison is an English footballer who plays as a defender
and plays for Darlington
. Born in Hartlepool
, he is a former Newcastle United
trainee, who has also played for his hometown club Hartlepool United
, Carlisle United
and Bradford City
.
, Arnison started his career at Newcastle United
, where failed to make an appearance. He joined his hometown club Hartlepool United
firstly on loan, then after joining on a permanent basis he scored on his home debut at Victoria Park
. During the 2001–02
season, Arnison was limited to 19 league games, but helped Hartlepool to reach the play-off semi-finals. Arnison scored his first goal of the season during the play-off semi-final second leg against Cheltenham Town
. However, after the result finished 2–2 on aggregate, Arnison and Hartlepool were knocked out on penalties. During the summer, Arnison signed a contract extension, along with fellow defender Chris Westwood
and top goalscorer Gordon Watson
, to stay at Hartlepool for another season. Arnison was offered another deal at the end of the following season by new boss Mike Newell
.
However, after just over three years with Hartlepool he joined Carlisle United
in October 2003 on a three-month loan. He signed a full contract with Carlisle at the end of this loan deal, and played more than 100 league and cup games for Carlisle signing new contract extensions at the end of the 2004–05
and 2005–06
seasons. Just five months late, Arnison signed a further 12-month contract extension, keeping him at Carlisle until June 2008. He made the right back
position his own, but he has competition at the right back position with David Raven
joining Carlisle United. Arnison started in Carlisle's 2–1 first leg play-off victory over Leeds United
on 12 May 2008. But he missed their second leg defeat three days later, and on 16 May 2008, Arnison was one of three players to be released by manager John Ward.
He earned interest for a number of clubs, before he signed a two-year contract at League Two
side Bradford City
on 18 June 2008. He was one of four Bradford players to make his debut on the opening day of the 2008–09 season against Notts County
. Arnison made Bradford's first goal for Peter Thorne, was booked and was substituted in the second half, as Bradford won 2–1. Arnison started the first seven games of the season before he was substituted against Bournemouth
because of an injury; it was later diagnosed as a muscle tear, which gave TJ Moncur
the chance to deputise at right back. He failed to win his place back in the team until he returned in December for a 2–1 defeat at Brentford
.
During the summer of 2009, his manager Stuart McCall
signed two new full backs, Simon Ramsden
and Jonathan Bateson
, leaving Arnison surplus to requirements at Bradford. Consequently, he was asked to find a new club and had a trial with League Two rivals Darlington
playing 40 minutes of a friendly against Sunderland
. He played in another pre-season friendly, and along with fellow Bradford defender Mark Bower
, he joined Darlington following his release from Bradford City.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and plays for Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
. Born in Hartlepool
Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
, he is a former Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
trainee, who has also played for his hometown club Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
and Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
.
Club career
Born in HartlepoolHartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
, Arnison started his career at Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, where failed to make an appearance. He joined his hometown club Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
firstly on loan, then after joining on a permanent basis he scored on his home debut at Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Hartlepool
Victoria Park is a 7,856 capacity football ground in Hartlepool, County Durham, England and it is the home of Hartlepool United.The four sides of the ground are known as the Town End Terrace , the Niramax Stand , the Cyril Knowles Stand and the Rink End Victoria Park is a 7,856 capacity football...
. During the 2001–02
2001-02 in English football
The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
season, Arnison was limited to 19 league games, but helped Hartlepool to reach the play-off semi-finals. Arnison scored his first goal of the season during the play-off semi-final second leg against Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. However, after the result finished 2–2 on aggregate, Arnison and Hartlepool were knocked out on penalties. During the summer, Arnison signed a contract extension, along with fellow defender Chris Westwood
Chris Westwood
Christopher John "Chris" Westwood is an English footballer, currently playing as a defender for Wrexham.-Career:Westwood began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he scored once against Portsmouth, before moving to Reading. First team chances at both clubs were limited, and at the...
and top goalscorer Gordon Watson
Gordon Watson
Gordon William George Watson is a retired English football player whose career was almost ended when he suffered a double fracture in the right leg in a tackle with Huddersfield Town defender Kevin Gray on 1 February 1997....
, to stay at Hartlepool for another season. Arnison was offered another deal at the end of the following season by new boss Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
.
However, after just over three years with Hartlepool he joined Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
in October 2003 on a three-month loan. He signed a full contract with Carlisle at the end of this loan deal, and played more than 100 league and cup games for Carlisle signing new contract extensions at the end of the 2004–05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
and 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
seasons. Just five months late, Arnison signed a further 12-month contract extension, keeping him at Carlisle until June 2008. He made the right back
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position his own, but he has competition at the right back position with David Raven
David Raven (footballer)
David Haydn Raven is an English football player, who currently plays for Tranmere Rovers. He can play as a right sided or central defender.- Liverpool :...
joining Carlisle United. Arnison started in Carlisle's 2–1 first leg play-off victory over Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on 12 May 2008. But he missed their second leg defeat three days later, and on 16 May 2008, Arnison was one of three players to be released by manager John Ward.
He earned interest for a number of clubs, before he signed a two-year contract at League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
on 18 June 2008. He was one of four Bradford players to make his debut on the opening day of the 2008–09 season against Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. Arnison made Bradford's first goal for Peter Thorne, was booked and was substituted in the second half, as Bradford won 2–1. Arnison started the first seven games of the season before he was substituted against Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
because of an injury; it was later diagnosed as a muscle tear, which gave TJ Moncur
TJ Moncur
Thomas James Moncur, also known as TJ Moncur, is an English footballer who plays for Cray Wanderers in the Isthmian Premier having been released by League Two side Chesterfield. He is a defender...
the chance to deputise at right back. He failed to win his place back in the team until he returned in December for a 2–1 defeat at Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
.
During the summer of 2009, his manager Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
signed two new full backs, Simon Ramsden
Simon Ramsden
Simon Paul Ramsden is an English footballer playing for Football League Two side Bradford City. He is a defender capable of playing in the centre or on the right side.-Sunderland:...
and Jonathan Bateson
Jonathan Bateson
Jonathan Alan Bateson is an English professional footballer who plays for Macclesfield Town, as a right back.-Career:...
, leaving Arnison surplus to requirements at Bradford. Consequently, he was asked to find a new club and had a trial with League Two rivals Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
playing 40 minutes of a friendly against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
. He played in another pre-season friendly, and along with fellow Bradford defender Mark Bower
Mark Bower
Mark James Bower is an English professional footballer. He plays for Guiseley.Born in Bradford, he played for more than a decade with his hometown club Bradford City as a central defender until his release in May 2009. He moved to Darlington, where he spent just one season, then dropped into...
, he joined Darlington following his release from Bradford City.