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thisisthebarmyarmy.co.uk is proud and honoured to bring to you some famous names in the history of Huddersfield Town AFC and their special Town memories.

We are sure you will enjoy this special series of exclusive articles that can only be found here.

Some great names, many great memories, and so heart warming stories from great great connections to our famous Huddersfield Town.

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Paul Raynor

 Huddersfield Town Legends: Paul Raynor

Born: Nottingham, April 29, 1966
Joined Town in 1985 from Nottingham Forest, before leaving to join Swansea City in 1987
Position: Midfield
Now: Assistant Manager at Boston United

When this young man signed for Town in the mid-eighties he was not the best-known name but as befits the pedigree of a man who had learned at the feet of the Brian Clough he quickly established himself at Leeds Road.

Having started out with home city club Nottingham Forest, Paul joined Town from Forst in the mid 1980's having spent a period at Bristol Rovers on loan.

Paul had two very good years with the Terriers before he moved to Swansea City where he enjoyed five excellent years with the Welsh side and was nicknamed "Flicker".

Indeed as Town started to struggle both on and off the field at one stage he was our most prominent player.

One whom many in the press felt if he was to leave the club would totally fall apart such was his influence.

Let hear what the Boston United assistant manager has to say about his time at Town.

Paul Raynor is the latest 'Legend' to write exclusively for thisisthebarmyarmy.co.uk:

What is your impression of Huddersfield Town now?
Strong side with good management team and in Booth and Abbott a real goal threat promotion a distinct possibility

What did you think on joining Town?
Knew I was joining a big club with the chance of playing 1st team football after leaving Forest

Any regrets later in joining/leaving Town?
Only that Mick Buxton didn't stay longer as didn't see eye to eye with Steve Smith and would have stayed

Memories of Town
Meeting my good fried Joey Jones signed on the same day as me. He was crackers! But what a great guy and good player (Joey is also going to be featured in the Legends section later on)

Most memorable moment?
Scoring 2 in 5-4 victory over Oldham

Longest lasting Town memory?
Scoring my first league goal v Carlisle at Leeds Road

What do you think of the current state of soccer?
Think the game is on a high, long may it continue

Do you still follow the Town results or any other club or sports?
Yes look for all my old teams just takes me a while

Your best match in a Town shirt? And why?
The Oldham game again real cracker of a game and scoring 2 as well

What do you think of the Town fans? Then & Now?
Fantastic fans then and now, hope they get the success they deserve

What do you think the future holds for Town?
Everything seems in place for a bright future stadium/team etc

What are you doing now?
Hung my boots up last year and assistant manager at Boston United really enjoying it!

If you had one wish what would it be?
To stay in the game for rest of my career

... and finally, anything else you would like to add ...
Good luck for rest of this season you have a great chance

Given our LDV cup defeat down at York Street earlier this season, Paul is in a better position than most to judge the Terriers so lets hope he his right and Town are going up.

Cheers Paul and all the best to you and the Pilgrims.

Read Paul's section on the Boston United website

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