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PAULUS KEELING

BIO

Paulus Keeling, Born in Berlin Germany on the 20th of Febuary 1986 is a 24 year old duel nationality ex professional footballer. Currently playing at NCAA DII powerhouse Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, Paulus started his career at Conference National side Mansfield Town before dropping into the semi-pro leagues, having successful spells at Teversal FC and Unibond League side Retford United. Paul is capped at several national team levels. Currently a prospect for the 2011 England Universities National Team as well as being hyped to make the Team Great Britian squad to travel to the World University games in July 2011.

Retford United FC

In 2008, Paul signed for Unibond Divison One South side Retford United. In his first season the club won the division title, being promted to the Premier division, as well as the league Cup and the County Cup double. The following year the side finished 6th, one place out of the playoffs and were defeated by Boston United in the league cup final and Eastwood Town in the County Cup final. At the beginning of the 2010-2011 season Paul again signed for Retford but is currently away playing in the United States of America for South Atlantic Conference side LMU.

University of Lincoln

In 2005 Keeling enrolled at the University of Lincoln, England and was immediately recruited in the football programme. As a freshman he played a major role capturing the divisional championship, leading the nation is saves per game, obtaining 9 clean sheets in 13 games. His performances were rewarded with him receiving both the freshman of the year and footballer of the year awards. Dispite the success, the year ended on a sour note as am error by the young stopper saw UOL being knocked out in the quarter finals of the national tourniment. The next two seasons saw a string of injuries plaque attempts to repeat his success, and the eventual recruitment of future Goalkeeper/Footballer of the year, Luke Buturla spelled the end of Paulus's University career.

Lincoln Memorial University

In the fall of 2010 Paul was recruited by Head Coach Helio D'Anna to add competition to his goalkeeping ranks. Though still signed with Evo-Stick Premier Division side Retford United, Paul is not on the active squad and currently resides in Harrogate, Tennessee, the home of the LMU Railsplitters.