Paul Quinn
Encyclopedia
Paul Charles Quinn is a Scottish
footballer who plays for Football League Championship
side Cardiff City
. His usual position is right back, but can also play at centre back or on the right wing. He is also famous for his tackles and "Quinning" opposition players.
Quinn came through the youth ranks at Motherwell and signed a professional contract with the club on 12 May 2002. In the 2002–2003
season, he made his first professional appearance for the club, replacing Brian Dempsie
as a substitute during the SPL game against Celtic
on 1 December 2002. He did not feature regularly but in following seasons he proved his worth and also his versatility, by starting 27 and 26 games in all competitions during the 2003–2004
and 2004–2005
seasons respectively, filling a number of different positions in the Motherwell defence. Quinn scored his first goal for Motherwell during the Scottish Premier League
match against Kilmarnock on 21 February 2004. He did not score another goal for the club for over three years, when he scored during a league match against Aberdeen
on 15 September 2007.
He was restricted to just 21 games during the 2005–2006
season, but in the following seasons, he established himself as a first team player and at the beginning of the 2007–2008
season he was a first choice in the Motherwell defence, displacing Martyn Corrigan
at right back. Such has been the quality of his performances and the general improvement in his game under Mark McGhee
that Corrigan was limited to one starting performance during the first half of the 2007–08 season and left to seek first-team football at Kilmarnock
.
On 11 January 2008, it was announced that Quinn would assume the role of club captain, due to the sudden death of Phil O'Donnell the previous month. A the age of just 22, Quinn became one of the youngest captains in the Motherwell's history. Although vice-captain Stephen Craigan
was widely expected to be promoted to the position of club captain, he continued in his existing role.
side Cardiff City
on a three-year contract for a fee of around £300,000, describing the transfer as his "ideal move". He made his debut for the club in a 4–0 win over Scunthorpe United
, the first competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium. On 17 August 2010, it was revealed that Motherwell were still owed around £175,000 of the transfer fee and that no further payments had been made toward the fee since January 2010. However, the following week Cardiff reached an agreement with Motherwell and £100,000 of the remaining fee was paid. Quinn scored his first Cardiff goal on 2 April 2011, in a 4-1 win over Derby County
.
Quinn was named captain for the League Cup
game against Oxford United
. and again for Huddersfield Town
. He got his first league appearance off the season against Southampton
, on 28 September, following a knock to Kevin McNaughton
in the game.
taking his place in the team.
In May 2008, Quinn was convicted of Assault
stemming from an incident at teammate Ross McCormack
's birthday celebration. Sentencing was deferred until July 2008 for background reports.
In June 2008 Quinn and his girlfriend were robbed at gunpoint whilst holidaying in Florida
, United States
. The couple had been returning to their hotel when the incident took place.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
footballer who plays for Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
. His usual position is right back, but can also play at centre back or on the right wing. He is also famous for his tackles and "Quinning" opposition players.
Motherwell
Born in WishawWishaw
Wishaw is a large town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is on the edge of the Clyde Valley, 15 miles south-east of Glasgow....
Quinn came through the youth ranks at Motherwell and signed a professional contract with the club on 12 May 2002. In the 2002–2003
2002-03 in Scottish football
The 2002–03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic. Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and...
season, he made his first professional appearance for the club, replacing Brian Dempsie
Brian Dempsie
Brian Dempsie former Scottish professional footballer, who played for Motherwell.Despite being at the club from 1999 to 2003 he never managed to become a regular first team player and was released when his contract expired...
as a substitute during the SPL game against 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...
on 1 December 2002. He did not feature regularly but in following seasons he proved his worth and also his versatility, by starting 27 and 26 games in all competitions during the 2003–2004
2003-04 in Scottish football
The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA...
and 2004–2005
2004-05 in Scottish football
The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...
seasons respectively, filling a number of different positions in the Motherwell defence. Quinn scored his first goal for Motherwell during the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
match against Kilmarnock on 21 February 2004. He did not score another goal for the club for over three years, when he scored during a league match against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
on 15 September 2007.
He was restricted to just 21 games during the 2005–2006
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
season, but in the following seasons, he established himself as a first team player and at the beginning of the 2007–2008
2007-08 in Scottish football
The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic...
season he was a first choice in the Motherwell defence, displacing Martyn Corrigan
Martyn Corrigan
Martyn Alexander Corrigan is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently player/ coach for the Scottish side, Stenhousemuir....
at right back. Such has been the quality of his performances and the general improvement in his game under Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
that Corrigan was limited to one starting performance during the first half of the 2007–08 season and left to seek first-team football at Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
.
On 11 January 2008, it was announced that Quinn would assume the role of club captain, due to the sudden death of Phil O'Donnell the previous month. A the age of just 22, Quinn became one of the youngest captains in the Motherwell's history. Although vice-captain Stephen Craigan
Stephen Craigan
Stephen James Craigan is a professional footballer, currently playing for Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League. He plays in central defence, and has enjoyed two spells at Motherwell, where he is currently the club captain...
was widely expected to be promoted to the position of club captain, he continued in his existing role.
Cardiff City
On 4 June 2009 he signed for Football League ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
on a three-year contract for a fee of around £300,000, describing the transfer as his "ideal move". He made his debut for the club in a 4–0 win over Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
, the first competitive match at the Cardiff City Stadium. On 17 August 2010, it was revealed that Motherwell were still owed around £175,000 of the transfer fee and that no further payments had been made toward the fee since January 2010. However, the following week Cardiff reached an agreement with Motherwell and £100,000 of the remaining fee was paid. Quinn scored his first Cardiff goal on 2 April 2011, in a 4-1 win over Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
.
Quinn was named captain for the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
game against Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
. and again for Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
. He got his first league appearance off the season against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, on 28 September, following a knock to Kevin McNaughton
Kevin McNaughton
Kevin McNaughton is a Scottish football defender, currently playing for Cardiff City in the Football League Championship...
in the game.
Personal life
On 27 April 2008 Quinn was rushed to hospital with a broken jaw after an unprovoked attack outside the notorious Baker Street establishment in Wishaw. He was ruled out for the rest of the season as a result, with Brian McLeanBrian McLean
Brian Stuart McLean is a Scottish born Northern Ireland international footballer, who plays for Preston North End.-Club career:...
taking his place in the team.
In May 2008, Quinn was convicted of Assault
Assault
In law, assault is a crime causing a victim to fear violence. The term is often confused with battery, which involves physical contact. The specific meaning of assault varies between countries, but can refer to an act that causes another to apprehend immediate and personal violence, or in the more...
stemming from an incident at teammate Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for English football club Leeds United and the Scotland national team. His main position is as a Striker but he can also play as a Winger....
's birthday celebration. Sentencing was deferred until July 2008 for background reports.
In June 2008 Quinn and his girlfriend were robbed at gunpoint whilst holidaying in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The couple had been returning to their hotel when the incident took place.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Motherwell Motherwell F.C. Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998... |
2002–03 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003–04 2003-04 in Scottish football The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA... |
26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2004–05 2004-05 in Scottish football The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman... |
23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2005–06 2005-06 in Scottish football The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill... |
18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 2006-07 in Scottish football The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and... |
26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2008–09 2008-09 in Scottish football The 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the... |
33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| Subtotal | 161 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 4 | |
| Cardiff City Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
2009–10 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Subtotal | 46 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 1 | |
| Total | 207 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 240 | 5 | |