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Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971)

Paul Williams, English footballer and manager

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Born
March 26, 1971
Age in 2026
55
Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth year
1971

About Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971)

Paul Darren Williams is an English professional football coach and former player who was until August 2022 academy director at Birmingham City. Williams joined Fourth Division club Lincoln City on loan on 9 November 1989 and made the first professional appearances of his career in a six-match spell at Sincil Bank. He made his debut the following day as a first half substitute for Claus Lundekvam during a 2–1 defeat to Fulham. Williams' final involvement with the first team was as an unused substitute during the Cup Final, which was lost 1–0 to Arsenal. After angering Walsall manager Colin Lee by reneging on a deal in principle to join the First Division club for the 2003–04 season, Williams joined rivals Stoke City on 18 August 2003.

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Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971) timeline

  1. Williams joined Fourth Division club Lincoln City on loan on 9 November 1989 and made the first professional appearances of his career in a six-match spell at Sincil Bank.
  2. After angering Walsall manager Colin Lee by reneging on a deal in principle to join the First Division club for the 2003–04 season, Williams joined rivals Stoke City on 18 August 2003.

The world when Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971) was born

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971) was born in 1971. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1971

  • #1 song"Joy to the World" – Three Dog Night
  • Top movieThe French Connection
  • Top TV showAll in the Family
  • Best-selling bookThe Exorcist – William Peter Blatty

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier "Fight of the Century"
  • Top headlinePentagon Papers published
  • Technology milestoneFirst email sent by Ray Tomlinson
  • Defining fadHot pants
  • Notable inventionEmail (Ray Tomlinson)
  • World population3.78 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
  • Sports championPittsburgh Pirates (World Series)
  • Also wonMilwaukee Bucks (NBA)
  • U.S. population207.7M

1971 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19712026
Gas$0.36$3.45/gal
Average home$18,100$435,000
Average income$11,800$67,500
Minimum wage$1.60$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$1.65$11.95
Postage stamp$0.08$0.73
Population207.7M341 million

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