Paul Shrubb

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]

Paul Shrubb
Personal information
Full namePaul Shrubb
Date of birth(1955-08-01)1 August 1955
Place of birthGuildford, England
Date of death28 May 2020(2020-05-28) (aged 64)
Playing positionUtility player
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1972–1975Fulham1(0)
1975–1976Hellenic
1977–1982Brentford182(8)
1982–1987Aldershot174(5)
1987–1989Woking
1989–1990Dorking
1990–1991Leatherhead
1991Fleet Town
1991–1992Cove
1992–1995Aldershot Town31(0)
Teams managed
1995–1997Aldershot Town (assistant)
1995Aldershot 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

  1. Haynes, Graham. Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 (2006). Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 144–145. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  2. Shots Chairman Takes Public Ice Bucket Challenge For Local Hospice | Aldershot Town FC (27 August 2014)theshots.co.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  3. CLUB STATEMENT: Paul Shrubb | Aldershot Town FC (in en-GB) (28 May 2020). Retrieved 28 May 2020.