Paul Groves
| Date of birth | 28 February 1966 |
| Place of birth | Derby |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Having spent part of the 1999-2000 campaign covering for injuries in the centre of defence, Paul remained in his new role for Grimsby Town for virtually all of 2000-01, forming an effective partnership with Chinese international Zhang Enhua.
The Mariners' club captain and a model professional, he performed with his customary coolness, always appearing in command of the situation.
Fittingly it was Paul who scored the goal that gave Grimsby a 1-0 victory over champions Fulham on the final day of the season, thus ensuring beyond doubt that the club would retain First Division status.
Paul was relieved of his managerial duties at Grimsby Town on 9 February 2004 but remained on the playing staff at Blundell Park prior to moving to Scunthorpe United for the remainder of the 2003-04 season.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Albion | 01 Jul 1987 | 18 Apr 1988 | |
| Leicester City | 18 Apr 1988 | 25 Jan 1990 | |
| Lincoln City | 20 Aug 1989 | 08 Oct 1989 | L |
| Blackpool | 25 Jan 1990 | 12 Aug 1992 | |
| Grimsby Town | 12 Aug 1992 | 08 Jul 1996 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 08 Jul 1996 | 21 Jul 1997 | |
| Grimsby Town | 21 Jul 1997 | 30 Mar 2004 | |
| Scunthorpe United | 30 Mar 2004 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| York City | 01 Jul 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Stafford Rangers | 22 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1987-88 | Leicester City | League Division Two | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Leicester City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Leicester City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | Leicester City | League Division Two | 7 | 8 |
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| 1994-95 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 1998-99 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Grimsby Town | League Division 1 | 45 | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | League Division 1 | 43 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Grimsby Town | League Division 1 | 32 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Grimsby Town | League Division 2 | 7 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Scunthorpe United | League Division 3 | 13 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | York City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 02 May 1988 | Leicester City v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 08 Oct 1988 | Leicester City v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Oct 1988 | Leicester City v Stoke City | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Oct 1988 | Leeds United v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 03 Dec 1988 | Oldham Athletic v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 10 Dec 1988 | Leicester City v Sunderland | W | 3-1 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Dec 1988 | Nottingham Forest v Leicester City | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round replay |
| 17 Dec 1988 | Barnsley v Leicester City | L | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 31 Dec 1988 | Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers | W | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Jan 1989 | Ipswich Town v Leicester City | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 07 Jan 1989 | Manchester City v Leicester City | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 21 Jan 1989 | West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Feb 1989 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Leicester City | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Feb 1989 | Leicester City v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Feb 1989 | Stoke City v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Feb 1989 | Swindon Town v Leicester City | L | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Mar 1989 | Leicester City v Walsall | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 06 May 1989 | Leicester City v Crystal Palace | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.