Even at this early age, Paul's skillful midfield play was already receiving
recognition and in October 1985 he captained the Scotland Under-16 side
against Iceland scoring his side's first goal. He graduated to the Under-21
side for whom he made 11 appearances. It was in the 1986-87 Scottish Cup
campaign that Paul enjoyed his first spell as a regular first team St Mirren
player. He played in all of the ties and shared in the celebrations as the
Saints defeated Dundee Utd at Hampden. Inevitably his outstanding performances
attracted the attention of other clubs and, with St Mirren's relegation from
the Premier Division in 1992, it became increasingly likely that he would move
on. In September 1993 he moved to Motherwell for £250,000. Incredibly he had
already rejected a £450,000 move to Dundee Utd weeks earlier.
Went on to play in the Borussia Dortmund team who won the Champions League
in 1997.
