19 Facts About Paul Shrubb

Paul Shrubb was an English professional footballer, coach and scout who made 350 appearances as a player in the Football League, most notably for Brentford and Aldershot.

Paul Shrubb later returned to Aldershot as assistant manager and coached at a number of non-League clubs.

Paul Shrubb moved to South Africa to sign for National Football League club Hellenic in 1975.

Paul Shrubb returned to England and joined Fourth Division club Brentford in March 1977.

Paul Shrubb took over as captain from Jackie Graham for a time, while Graham was out injured.

Paul Shrubb departed the Bees in August 1982, having made 198 appearances and scored eight goals during his five years with the club.

Paul Shrubb signed for Fourth Division club Aldershot in August 1982.

Paul Shrubb made 202 appearances and scored six goals during a five-season spell and departed after the Shots' success in the 1987 Fourth Division play-off final.

Paul Shrubb put his skills as a utility player to good use, wearing every single shirt number during his time with the club.

Paul Shrubb dropped into non-League football in 1987 and had spells with Isthmian League clubs Woking, Dorking, Leatherhead, Cove and Wessex League club Fleet Town.

Paul Shrubb signed for Isthmian League Third Division phoenix club Aldershot Town in 1992.

Paul Shrubb made 31 appearances before retiring in January 1995.

Paul Shrubb was awarded a testimonial versus Charlton Athletic on 1 August 2007, in recognition of his service to the club.

Between 1987 and 1992, Paul Shrubb held player-coach roles with Woking, Dorking, Leatherhead, Fleet Town and Cove.

Paul Shrubb was offered the job on a permanent basis but turned it down, citing work commitments.

Paul Shrubb later served Hampton and Kingstonian as a coach and resigned from the latter club in April 2001, in protest over the sacking of fellow coach Ian McDonald.

Paul Shrubb served as a scout at Charlton Athletic, Plymouth Argyle and AFC Wimbledon.

Paul Shrubb lived in Aldershot and ran his own window cleaning business.

Paul Shrubb was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January 2006 and was given two years to live by doctors.