Paul Shrubb
Footballer (1955-2020)
Paul Shrubb (1 August 1955 – 28 May 2020) was an English professional footballer, coach and scout. He made 350 appearances as a player in the Football League. He played for Brentford and Aldershot.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Shrubb | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Guildford, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 May 2020 (aged 64) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility player | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1975 | Fulham | 1 | (0) |
| 1975–1976 | Hellenic | ||
| 1977–1982 | Brentford | 182 | (8) |
| 1982–1987 | Aldershot | 174 | (5) |
| 1987–1989 | Woking | ||
| 1989–1990 | Dorking | ||
| 1990–1991 | Leatherhead | ||
| 1991 | Fleet Town | ||
| 1991–1992 | Cove | ||
| 1992–1995 | Aldershot Town | 31 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1995–1997 | Aldershot Town (assistant) | ||
| 1995 | Aldershot Town (caretaker) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He later returned to Aldershot as assistant manager and coached at a number of non-league clubs.
Shrubb was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January 2006 and was given two years to live by doctors.[2] He died from the disease on 28 May 2020, aged 64.[3]
References
change- ↑ Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. pp. 144–145. ISBN 978-0955294914.
- ↑ "Shots Chairman Takes Public Ice Bucket Challenge For Local Hospice | Aldershot Town FC". theshots.co.uk. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "CLUB STATEMENT: Paul Shrubb | Aldershot Town FC". 28 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
This short article about a sports person can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.