15 Facts About Paul Trollope

Paul Jonathan Trollope was born on 3 June 1972 and is a football coach and former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder.

Paul Trollope then transferred to Derby County, before signing with Fulham in 1997.

Paul Trollope joined his final club, Bristol Rovers, in 2004, before retiring as a player in 2007.

On 24 November 2016, Trollope joined Brighton and Hove Albion alongside Chris Hughton's coaching team, as assistant manager.

Paul Trollope was born in Swindon, Wiltshire, and is the son of former Swindon Town defender John Paul Trollope.

Paul Trollope began his career at Swindon Town as a trainee, turning professional in December 1989, but failed to make the first team.

Paul Trollope joined Torquay United on loan in March 1992 and signed on a free transfer for the Plainmoor side that summer.

Paul Trollope had loan spells with Grimsby Town in August 1996 and Crystal Palace in October 1996.

In July 2011, Paul Trollope was appointed first-team coach of Championship club Birmingham City to work with manager Chris Hughton.

When Hughton left for Premier League club Norwich City at the end of the season, Paul Trollope went with him, again as first-team coach.

Paul Trollope left the club when Hughton was dismissed in April 2014.

Paul Trollope was appointed head coach of Championship club Cardiff City in February 2015.

On 21 July 2015, Paul Trollope was appointed as a coach for the Wales national team alongside his role at Cardiff City.

On 8 October 2020, Paul Trollope again followed former manager Chris Hughton as assistant, joining Nottingham Forest.

In November 2022, Paul Trollope joined Luton Town as joint-assistant manager to former international teammate Rob Edwards.