Paul Stoneman (born 26 February 1973 in Whitley Bay) is an English professional football player, currently playing for semi-professional club West Allotment Celtic. He plays as a defender.Stoneman began his career with Blackpool in 1991. After three seasons with the Seasiders he joined Colchester United, with whom he spent another season.In 1995 he signed for Halifax Town. He went on to spend ten years with the Shaymen, making 174 league appearances and scoring seventeen goals.