Paul Hay (born 14 November 1980) is a Scottish retired professional

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who plays for

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side Clyde. During his playing career he was known as the Scottish Pele.

Career

Hay joined

Stirling Albion Stirling Albion Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the city of Stirling. The club was founded in 1945 following the demise of King's Park after World War II. The club currently competes in as a member of the Scottish Profession ...

after a spell with Clyde. Hay made his debut for Clyde in February 1999 against

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in the

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. Hay played over 200 games (including cup games) for the Binos since his debut against

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in March 2001. He scored his first goal for Stirling on 13 October 2001 against

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. At the end of the 2007-08 season, Hay was released by Stirling Albion. In June 2008 he signed for

side

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. He stayed with the Shire for 3 years, before returning to his first club, Clyde, in June 2011. On 15 October 2011 he played in a 7–1 win against former team

at Broadwood.

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* 1980 births Scottish men's footballers Clyde F.C. players Stirling Albion F.C. players East Stirlingshire F.C. players Scottish Football League players Living people Men's association football midfielders 21st-century Scottish sportsmen {{scotland-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub