Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong (born 5 October 1978 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer. His most natural position is in the centre of midfield, although he has played as a defender. Armstrong has played in both professional and semi-professional teams in England and Scotland and has had international appearances for the Republic of Ireland U18 and U21 teams.
Playing career
Brighton and Hove Albion
He started his career as a junior for Brighton & Hove Albion youth team, progressing into the first team in 1997. In March 1998, he was picked for the Republic of Ireland under-21 team for a friendly game against the Czech Republic. Armstrong scored his first senior goal from a penalty in a game against Chester City in January 1999. Armstrong made over 50 league appearances with Brighton and Hove until he was released by Micky Adams in 2000.
Airdrieonians and Airdrie United
He transferred to the Scottish leagues as a defender for Airdrieonians (see The Last Ever Airdrieonians Team) in the Scottish First Division, winning the Scottish Challenge Cup in the first two seasons he was there. In his second season with Airdrieonians, he helped the team finish second place in the First Division, but the club suffered serious financial problems and was liquidated on 1 May 2002.
Paul Armstrong (Australian footballer)
Paul Armstrong (born 10 January 1957) is a former Australian rules football player and administrator. He played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Armstrong, a defender, came to St Kilda from East Ballarat. He made 12 senior appearances for St Kilda, in the 1982 VFL season.
In 1994 Armstrong was appointed Football Manager of the Geelong Football Club and remained in that role until 1997, when he became Football Manager for the Western Bulldogs. He left the Bulldogs in 2002. From 2004 to 2008, Armstrong was the Football Operations Manager for Richmond. He now works for the AFL Coaches Association, as Operations Manager.
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Friendship
by: Paul ArmstrongFRIENDSHIP
Verse1
When were young and also free
We were best friends you, and us three.
The West boys wild and free.
There were no others the
West boys our only company.
We would party into the night,
Back each other in a fight.
Our friendship was strong and tight
CHORUS
Friendship is an endless smile,
Friendship is an endless, reflection of time
No effort to go the extra mile
Friendship for life is not easy to find.
Friendship can only be made in time.
Friendship for life is not easy to find.
Friendship is made in time.
Friendship is a smile on, reflection of time
Friendship is like fine bottle of wine
Verse 2
You take a job a hundred miles away.
You Work a job twelve hours a day.
Waiting for Friday and too get payed.
Then drive to your friends all the way...
Get your car, cash and get drunk,
And try to get laid.
And party it's Saturday
CHORUS
Friendship is an endless smile,
Friendship is an endless, reflection of time
Friendship is can only be made in time.
No effort to go the extra mile
Friendship for life is not easy to find.
Friendship can only be made in time.
Friendship is an endless, reflection of time.
Verse 3
Years pass by and relationships die
To wedding bells and maternity spells.
A song from the past reminds you of friendships that last.
So Sing it loud and sing it proud.
For a friendship that has no dark clouds.
The West boys journey of friendship that lasts,
From your first lover to your last.
Our friendship will never die.
CHORUS:
Verse 4
Story's we do tell Twenty years on.
The reflections and so on.
To relive in our mind.
Is like that a day has never gone.
To laugh with you now your friendships go on.
The west boy's friendships live on.
In all our teenage songs.