Paul Cuddy
Paul Cuddy is an English former professional footballer. He played in the Football League for Rochdale before embarking on a long playing and managerial career in semi-professional football. He has played three times for the England Semi-Professional side.
Cuddy began his career as an apprentice with Manchester City training alongside the likes of Rodney Marsh and Franny Lee. After being released he was on the verge of joining Bolton Wanderers but manager Jimmy Armfield left three days before he was due to sign and new manager Ian Greaves decided against signing him.
He signed for Rochdale in August 1977. He made just one appearance for Rochdale before being released in May 1978. He was subsequently with Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers before joining Chorley
He joined Altrincham towards the end of the 1981–82 season. During his time with Altrincham he played three times before taking over as manager of Nantwich Town in January 1999. He was sacked by Nantwich in July 2000.
He returned to Altrincham as a coach to their reserve side, taking over as reserve team manager in October 2001. In December 2001, Cuddy played for the reserve side in their 0–0 draw away to Marine.
He was later assistant manager of Abbey Hey.
