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Fullname: Paul Slane
aka: ?
Born: 25 November 1991
Birthplace: Glasgow
Signed: 1 Feb 2010 (undisclosed fee)
Position: Midfielder
Internationals: Scotland U17
International Caps: ?
International Goals: ?

Biog

A highly-regarded teenage winger signed on a four year contract from Motherwell during the 2009/10 January transfer window.

He began 2007/08 on schoolboy forms with Motherwell but his progress was such that he was called into the first team squad for the last game of the season against Hibs. Made his debut the following season, still only 17, but came into his own under new Manager Jim Gannon in 09/10. He won rave reviews during the Steelmen's brief Europa League campaign before being laid low by a calf injury.

He had repeatedly knocked back Motherwell's efforts to extend his contract, so with his terms set to expire in the summer he moved to Celtic for a small, undisclosed fee. Hapless Motherwell boss Craig Brown had peevishly threatened to freeze Paul out should he sign a pre-contract agreement, while fans of the "family club" raged at his supposed disloyalty. At Celtic Slane linked up with Chris McCart who had been his mentor during his early days at Motherwell.

Described at the time of arrival as a "young player who is not in my domain" by Tony Mowbray, Slane will look to impress in the U19s and Reserve XI for the immediate future.

Playing Career

		League Appearances	League Goals
2007/08	Motherwell	0	0
2008/09	Motherwell	1	0
2009/10	Motherwell	2	0
	Celtic	?	?

Honours

Scotland U17 Internationalist

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