Personal Details

DOB	13-Jul-1979
POB	Preston, England
Height	5'11
Weight	12st 7lbs
Club	Carlisle
Position	Midfield

Paul Thirlwell

 Carlisle : Paul Thirlwell came through the ranks at Sunderland and made his debut in 1999 when the club won promotion to the Premiership. He spent time on loan at Swindon the following season but also made 8 appearances for Sunderland in the Premiership. During his time at Sunderland, Thirlwel won a cap for the England Under-21 team in 2000. He stayed at Sunderland for another 4 seasons and despite making over 30 appearances in the 2003/2004 season, he was released after 7 years with the club. He was quickly snapped up by Sheffield United where he made 28 appearances before signing for Derby at the start of the 2005/2006 season.

Player Statistics

	Starts	Goals	Subs on	Subs off	Mins Played	Red	Yellow
Football League One	9	0	4	2	734	0	1
League Cup	2	0	0	1	158	0	0
Totals	11	0	4	3	892	0	1
Have your say about Paul Thirlwell

Injuries frustrate Thirlwell Tuesday Jan 15 2008 11:58 Carlisle United captain Paul Thirlwell has admitted that this season has been something of a nightmare due to a number of injury problems.

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  New setback for Thirlwell
  Wednesday Oct 24 2007 07:36

  Carlisle United are set to be without key midfielder Paul Thirlwell for another...

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  No Thirlwell appeal
  Tuesday Apr 03 2007 11:06

  Carlisle United boss Neil McDonald has had a change of heart and decided not to...

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  Thirlwell set to appeal
  Monday Apr 02 2007 11:35

  Carlisle United manager Neil McDonald is set to lodge an appeal against Paul...

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  McDonald eyes Thirlwell stay
  Monday Oct 09 2006 08:02

  Carlisle United boss Neil McDonald is hoping loan striker Paul Thirlwell will...

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  Cumbrians land Thirlwell
  Thursday Sep 07 2006 16:38

  Carlisle United boss Neil McDonald has moved to strengthen his midfield with...

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  Rams snap up Thirlwell
  Thursday Sep 29 2005 13:53

  Derby County have signed Sheffield United midfielder Paul Thirlwell for an...