8:Paul Bolland

Last updated : 05 December 2006 By Gtm
Paul Bolland
Strong central midfielder born in Bradford. Signed Professional terms with his home town team Bradford City at the start of the 1997/1998 season after progressing through the clubs youth setup.

Made only 14 apperances for Bradford, before joining Notts County for £75,000 after a decent loan spell with the Nottingham club. Bolland sank into a regular spot at County making over 150 apperances for them in between 1999 and 2005.

Bolland was expected to be given a contract extension by the club, but new manager Gudjon Thordarsson went against his word and ignored Bolland, which prompted the central midfielder to join Grimsby. On arriving Bolland told of his great pleasure of signing for the club, but mentioned that he was a little annoyed with the Notts County gaffer for freezing him out, and given the chance by him he would of more than likely still be at the club.

His first full season at the club was a blinder, Bolland;s midfield partnerships with Toner, Kalala and Woodhouse went down a treat and was pipped to player of the season by centre back Rob Jones.

CAREER STATISTICS!

2006/2007 GRIMSBY TOWN 21 APPS 1 GOALS
2005/2006 GRIMSBY TOWN 52 APPS 4 GOALS
2004/2005 NOTTS COUNTY 46 APPS 1 GOALS
2003/2004 NOTTS COUNTY 44 APPS 1 GOALS
2002/2003 NOTTS COUNTY 31 APPS 4 GOALS
2001/2002 NOTTS COUNTY 23 APPS 0 GOALS
2000/2001 NOTTS COUNTY 10 APPS 0 GOALS
1999/2000 NOTTS COUNTY 30 APPS 1 GOALS
1998/1999 NOTTS COUNTY 13 APPS 0 GOALS
1998/1999 BRADFORD CITY 3 APPS 0 GOALS
1997/1998 BRADFORD CITY 11 APPS 0 GOALS