Paul Power
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Paul Power was an English footballer who was born in Openshaw Manchester on 30th October 1953. He was a versatile player who could play both in defence and midfield and played for Manchester City F.C. between 1975 and 1986. He played in 447 games for the team scoring 36 goals before transfering to Everton F.C.. He scored for the Toffees against City at Maine Road on Saturday 29th November 1986 but refused to celebrate because he loved City so much.
During his time at Maine Road he also earned one cap for the England B team. He was named player of the year for the team in both the 1980-81 season and in the 1984-85 season. He led City out at Wembley three times but never appeared on a winning team. In his first player of the year winning season, City went to Wembley to play Spurs in the 100th FA Cup Final. In the 1984-85 season, he led City to promotion under Billy McNeill.
