Paul Cherry
Encyclopedia
Paul Robert Cherry is a former professional football player. Although he was born in England
, Cherry, a midfielder, played the entirety of his career in Scotland
.
in 1983. Three years later, after making only a handful of appearances for the Jambos, he moved to Cowdenbeath
. The deal did not involve a cash transaction but witnessed the Blue Brazil relinquish their rights to a future sell-on fee for Craig Levein
, whom they had sold to Hearts in 1983.
After making 70 appearances and scoring 13 goals for Cowden, Cherry signed for Alex Totten's St. Johnstone. He remained at Muirton Park
, firstly, and then McDiarmid Park
, for eight years, clocking up over 200 league appearances. He played under two other managers during his time in Perth
- John McClelland and Paul Sturrock
.
In 1996, Cherry joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle
, where he saw out the remainder of his professional career.
He moved into junior
football in 1999 with Newburgh
.
. Stellar Scotland's first major move was assisting in the transfer of John Hartson
from Coventry City
to Celtic
in 2001.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Cherry, a midfielder, played the entirety of his career in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
.
Career
Cherry began his career at HeartsHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in 1983. Three years later, after making only a handful of appearances for the Jambos, he moved to Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
. The deal did not involve a cash transaction but witnessed the Blue Brazil relinquish their rights to a future sell-on fee for Craig Levein
Craig Levein
Craig William Levein is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager of the Scotland national team. During his playing career he played for Cowdenbeath and Heart of Midlothian...
, whom they had sold to Hearts in 1983.
After making 70 appearances and scoring 13 goals for Cowden, Cherry signed for Alex Totten's St. Johnstone. He remained at Muirton Park
Muirton Park
Muirton Park was the second of three football grounds the Scottish football club St. Johnstone from Perth, Scotland, have occupied in their history...
, firstly, and then McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park
McDiarmid Park is a football stadium in Perth, Scotland, the home ground of St. Johnstone FC. It has an all-seated capacity of 10,673.-History:...
, for eight years, clocking up over 200 league appearances. He played under two other managers during his time in Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
- John McClelland and Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
.
In 1996, Cherry joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
, where he saw out the remainder of his professional career.
He moved into junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
football in 1999 with Newburgh
Newburgh F.C.
Newburgh F.C. are a Scottish junior football club based in Newburgh, Fife. Their home ground is East Shore Park. Originally founded as Newburgh West End, the club was renamed in 1935. Team colours are black and white....
.
Post-retirement
Cherry set up the Scottish subsidiary of Stellar Group, a sports management consultancy, with fellow ex-Saint Allan PrestonAllan Preston
Allan Preston is a retired Scottish professional footballer and manager. He is currently a radio sports pundit for BBC Scotland.- Playing career :...
. Stellar Scotland's first major move was assisting in the transfer of John Hartson
John Hartson
John Hartson is a former Welsh international footballer who played as a striker, best known for his spells with West Ham and Celtic. Hartson also featured prominently for Wales, earning 51 caps until his international retirement in 2006...
from Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
to Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in 2001.