Paul Robert Bernard (born 30 December 1972) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Oldham, Aberdeen, Barnsley, Plymouth Argyle, St Johnstone and Drogheda United.
He was soon a regular player in the Boundary Park midfield, helping them achieve survival in the First Division in 1991–92 and the new FA Premier League in 1992–93.
However, a late equaliser by United's Mark Hughes forced a replay, which the Latics lost 4–1 at Maine Road.
[1] He was then transferred to Aberdeen for £1M on 27 September 1995,[4] and he remains the only player that a Scottish club outside the Old Firm has spent £1 million on.
[5] Soon after joining Aberdeen, Bernard helped them to win the Scottish League Cup, but his career suffered after this point due to injuries and loss of form.