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Roy Paul

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Roy Paul was a distinguished Welsh footballer whose career began in the Rhondda Valley. He represented Wales over 30 times and is remembered as one of the nation's finest players. After leaving school and working as a miner, an opportunity arose with Swansea Town, offering a path away from the colliery. His time at Swansea, which included a championship win in the Third Division South during the 1948–49 season, was momentarily interrupted by service during the Second World War. Following the war, Paul's career flourished, notably with Manchester City where he served for seven years as captain. During his captaincy, he led the team to two FA Cup finals, securing victory in 1956. Later, he moved into management with Worcester City before concluding his working life as a lorry driver in South Wales. He passed away in 2002.

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