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Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom is a Scottish professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Sheffield United.

• Playing Career: Heckingbottom played as a defender. He had a journeyman career, playing for clubs such as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Manchester%20United" >Manchester United</a> (at youth level), Darlington, Hartlepool United, Scarborough, Livingston, Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley, Norwich City, and Bradford City.

• Managerial Career: Heckingbottom transitioned into management after retiring from playing.

  • Barnsley: He had two spells as caretaker manager before being appointed permanently in 2016. He led Barnsley to victory in the Football League Trophy and promotion to the Championship.
  • Leeds United: In February 2018, he was appointed manager of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Leeds%20United" >Leeds United</a>, but his tenure was short-lived and he was dismissed after just four months.
  • Hibernian: Heckingbottom managed Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
  • Sheffield United: He initially joined Sheffield United as Under-23s manager. He then became caretaker manager in 2021 and was later appointed permanently. In the 2022–23 season, he guided <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sheffield%20United" >Sheffield United</a> to promotion back to the Premier League.