Paul Dickov

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Dickov
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 1, 1972(1972-11-01)
Age	52
Birthplace	Livingston
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Scorpio

Paul Dickov Biography

Paul Dickov is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on November 1, 1972 in Livingston, Alabama, United States. Paul Dickov (born 1 November 1972) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who was most recently director of Doncaster Rovers.

Dickov who wore the shirt number 9 was a key player in a striking partnership Shaun Goater in the 1998-99 season. He scored 16 goals across all games, including a hat-trick in the game against Lincoln City. Following a slow beginning his form picked up in the second half of the season. This led to City manager Joe Royle nicknaming him “the crocus” due to his getting more lively during the spring season. He scored a crucial score in the match against Wigan Athletic in the play off the first leg of the semi final (which could also be considered to have been the final goal ever recorded on the pitch at Springfield Park). The 16th goal was vital, a 15-yard top corner injury-time goal in the closing stages match of promotional playoffs with Gillingham. Dickov’s goal in the 95th minute brought the game into extra time and the Manchester team won the game and was promoted in the First Division. This goal, scored over Vince Bartram, the best man to attend Dickov’s wedding it was voted the City’s greatest Ever Goal in a 2005 survey that was conducted by Manchester City.

Dickov played in Scotland’s run in the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, where he scored in the final, but went on to miss in the penalty shoot-out as Scotland lost to Saudi Arabia. He made his senior international debut on 7 October 2000, coming on as a substitute in a World Cup qualifier against San Marino. He made two further substitute appearances that year, against Croatia and Australia. Limited first-team opportunities at club level then meant Dickov was not selected for international duty for another two years. Good form at Leicester earned him a recall in September 2002. He made his first international start against the Faroe Islands. However, playing out of position on the wing, he was substituted at half-time as the faltering Scotland team drew 2–2 against a nation 62 places lower in the world rankings. In the return fixture a year later, Dickov scored his first international goal in a 3–1 win. His last cap came in a 1–0 defeat against Norway in October

2004. In total, Dickov earned ten Scotland caps and scored one goal.

When Manchester City returned to the Premier League for the 2000–01 season, it appeared that Dickov’s chances of playing would be limited as City signed former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah and Costa Rican international Paulo Wanchope. However, Dickov earned a place in the team, his performances attracting the attention of Scotland manager Craig Brown, who called him up to the Scotland squad for the first time.

Dickov was signed by Manchester City on 22 August 1996 as part of a deal that was valued between PS750,000 to PS1 million. It was the final contract signed by Alan Ball’s Manchester City management. The player made an appearance as a sub in the match against Stoke City on 24 August in a 2-1 loss that was the final game for Ball. Dickov made his debut Manchester City start in the following match, which was an 1-0 win against Charlton Athletic. Dickov began his career during the midst of turmoil. during his first season with Manchester City he played under five different managers (three full-time positions along with two caretakers). He was a regular player Under Asa Hartford Steve Coppell and Phil Neal However, he was less often with Frank Clark, and finished the season with five goals in 25 League appearances. In the beginning of the 1997-98 season Dickov was not part of the team’s first squad, however he was reintroduced to the starting lineup due to injuries sustained by Uwe Rosler as well as Lee Bradbury. Dickov was the City’s top scorer , scoring nine goals, however the club was sent to the third division in English football , for only the second time, after finishing in 22nd position.

Paul Dickov Net Worth

Paul Dickov is one of the richest Association Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Dickov 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In Livingston, West Lothian, Paul began playing football at the age of 9 playing for his local team of under-11s Livingston United. Paul was able to continue playing with Livingston United each year and when he was playing in the under-13 age group, that’s when he came under the gaze at Arsenal the Scout Malcolm McGregor. Dickov was a part of the youth ranks in Arsenal in 1989 before being elevated to first-team status in the year 1990. under George Graham chances were limited for Dickov when he tried to get in to the Arsenal team, which was full of talent, including players like Ian Wright. He was a key player in helping the club win the Winner of the UEFA Cup’ Cup in 1994 and prior to that, he was part of the Arsenal squad in its inaugural season during the Premier League. While at Highbury the player had several loan stints with as well Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. He quit Arsenal in the year 1996 after having made 26 appearances across all competitions and scored seven goals.

Dickov was a forward from 1990 until 2011 and began his career at Arsenal which was where he took home the UEFA Cup Winners Cup in 1994. He was unable to secure a spot in the first team . He also was loaned to Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion before changing clubs into Manchester City in 1996 who were playing in Division One. In the six years he was in the team, Dickov had two promotions as well as two demotions. He played across three divisions. Dickov quit in 2002 for Leicester City, where he was a part-time player for two years. Then In 2004 he joined Blackburn Rovers, and was part of the team that was selected for UEFA Cup in 2005-06. After the expiration of the Blackburn agreement in the year 2006, Dickov re-joined Manchester City and later went to represent Crystal Palace, Blackpool, Leicester City, Derby County and Leeds United. In 2000 the year the player was the first player to make his debut in Scotland in a match against San Marino. He represented Scotland ten times and scored one goal.

Dickov retained his place in the first team at the start of the 1999–2000 season. He started each of the first fifteen League games, despite suffering a facial injury on 26 September 1999 in which he lost a tooth. The run of starting appearances came to an end on 27 October, when he damaged knee ligaments in a match against Ipswich Town. During the subsequent absence, Manchester City signed Robert Taylor, and most of Dickov’s appearances in the second half of the season were as a substitute. One of these substitute appearances was the final match of the season, a 4–1 win at Blackburn. Dickov scored the fourth Manchester City goal as City clinched promotion to the Premier League.

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Who is Paul Dickov Dating?

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In March 2004, Dickov, along with Leicester City teammates Keith Gillespie and Frank Sinclair, was falsely accused of sexual assault while at a training camp in La Manga, Spain. All three were subsequently cleared when forensic tests showed the allegations were false. Dickov would later describe it as the “darkest period” of his footballing career.

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Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Dickov celebrates birthday on November 1 of every year.

Dickov re-joined Manchester City on 26 May 2006, signing a two-year contract. He came on as a substitute in City’s first game of the 2006–07 season against Chelsea, a 3–0 defeat. He then started the next three matches, including a 1–0 win over his former club Arsenal.

Where is Paul Dickov now?

Media career Dickov now works as a television pundit, namely for Manchester City TV.

Who did Paul Dickov play for?

Paul Dickov was born on 1 November 1972 in Livingston Scotland. He played as a forward for various English clubs during the years 1990 to 2011. Dickov joined Manchester City on 22 August 1996 in a transfer valued between £750,000 and £1 million, the final signing of Alan Ball’s Manchester City management.

Who played for Arsenal and Blackburn?

Bentley started his career with Arsenal in the Premier League, and despite being earmarked as one for the future, saw his playing opportunities limited by a strong senior squad. He spent two seasons on loan with Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers, and sealed a permanent transfer to Rovers in January 2006.

What happened to David Bently?

Currently, he lives in Marbella. The man, who also had a Blackburn Rovers costume, seemed to be enjoying his retirement. He also runs Shortgrove Renovations and Construction. Bentley admits that he can still be a footballer, even though he doesn’t want to stay in the game just for money.