Paul Jewell

Paul Jewell led Bradford City to a historic promotion to the Premier League in the 1998-99 season, ending the club’s 77-year absence from top-flight football. This significant achievement followed a distinguished playing career that began in professional football with Wigan Athletic in December 1984, where he made 137 appearances and scored 35 goals over four years. In June 1988, Jewell transferred to Bradford City for £80,000, spending a decade there as a player and registering an impressive 269 appearances with 56 league goals. He retired as a player in the 1997-98 season, having already joined Bradford City’s coaching staff during the 1995-96 campaign.

Most recently, Paul Jewell served as the Director of Football at Swindon Town from December 2018 to July 2021, where he played a pivotal role in the club’s operational and developmental strategies. Throughout his career as both a player and manager, Jewell has consistently demonstrated a profound capacity for leadership, guiding multiple teams to significant milestones including historic league promotions and major cup finals, solidifying his reputation as a respected figure within English football.