A talented young midfielder with an eye for goal, Paul joined the Silkmen’s youth setup from Everton at the age of 16 and earned his first senior contract in the summer of 2013. He made his senior debut in the Silkmen’s second match of the season, away at Lincoln City, and would go on to make 22 appearances for the side in his debut campaign.  A broken collarbone hindered his progress early last season but Paul returned to the side in January and his performances soon earned him a call-up to the England C side, as he went on to make 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.