Michael Paul France (born 10 September 1968 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town. While at Huddersfield he was sent on loan to Cobh Ramblers in November 1988 [1]. Following short stays at Bristol City and Burnley he moved into non-league football. He was Altrincham's player of the year in his first season, and went on to combine playing for the club with positions as Football in the Community Officer at first Leeds United and then Huddersfield Town.