13 Facts About Paul Linwood

Paul Anthony Linwood was born on 24 October 1983 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Paul Linwood has previously played professionally in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers, Wrexham, Chester City and Grimsby Town and in the Cymru Premier for Connah's Quay Nomads.

Paul Linwood played at Non-league level for Fleetwood Town, Chester, Salford City, Ramsbottom United and Trafford.

Paul Linwood was with hometown club Tranmere Rovers from 2002 to 2006, having been a trainee previously.

Paul Linwood made his Chester debut as the Blues beat Accrington Stanley on 5 August 2006, the club he would score his first league goal for Chester against later in the season.

Paul Linwood found the net in a Football League Trophy tie at Chesterfield during the campaign.

On 3 July 2009, Paul Linwood signed a three-year contract at League Two side Grimsby Town.

On 12 May 2010, Paul Linwood was one of seven players placed on the transfer list by manager Neil Woods after their relegation from the Football League.

On 29 June 2010 Paul Linwood signed a 3-year deal with newly promoted Conference Premier side Fleetwood Town.

Paul Linwood previously played for Chester City before their demise in 2010.

Paul Linwood went on to explain that he and other players never took to living in Grimsby and that the team was full of alcoholics.

Paul Linwood claimed that the clubs biggest mistake was sacking Mike Newell who had joined in with the drinking, and that the players had never taken to his replacement Neil Woods.

Paul Linwood had a falling out upstairs after one of the games, and he got the sack.