Paul Sweeney (born 10 January 1965) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender for Raith Rovers, Newcastle United and St Johnstone.
[1] Sweeney's first football team was Whitfield Star in his hometown of Whitburn.
After playing there, he was signed to Tynecastle.
He was scouted by Raith Rovers and after a trial period, signed for the club in 1982.
[2] The defender signed for Newcastle United in 1988 and made his debut against Southampton at The Dell.