Paul Linwood
| Date of birth | 24 October 1983 |
| Place of birth | Birkenhead |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre Back |
Linwood, who is a former England Under-15 international, had his contract at Tranmere Rovers extended to June 2006 in December 2003.
He joined Chester City in July 2006 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in May 2008 but cancelled in May 2009.
Linwood joined Grimsby Town in July 2009 with a three-year contract.
He was made available for transfer by the Mariners in May 2010.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 18 Jul 2002 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Wrexham | 26 Aug 2005 | 17 Oct 2005 | L |
| Chester City | 04 Aug 2006 | 07 May 2009 | |
| Grimsby Town | 03 Jul 2009 | 29 Jun 2010 | |
| Fleetwood Town | 29 Jun 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Chester FC | 01 Jul 2012 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 2 | 18 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 4 | 6 |
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| 2005-06 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Tranmere Rovers | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Tranmere Rovers | League One | 12 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Wrexham | League Two | 8 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Chester City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Chester City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Chester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Chester City | League Two | 33 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Chester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Chester City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Chester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Chester City | League Two | 42 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Chester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Chester City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Chester City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Chester City | League Two | 43 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Grimsby Town | League Two | 23 | 5 |
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| 2010-11 | Fleetwood Town | FA Cup | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2003 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Chesterfield | W | 3-2 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Grimsby Town v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Hornchurch v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 13 Dec 2003 | Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Dec 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Jan 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Swansea City | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Plymouth Argyle | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2004 | Rushden and Diamonds v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2004 | Swindon Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2004 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Tranmere Rovers v Chesterfield | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Wrexham v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-5 | League One | |
| 22 Jan 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Walsall | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 25 Jan 2005 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Luton Town v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Bradford City v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Mar 2005 | Hartlepool United v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough United | W | 5-0 | League One | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Swindon Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 07 May 2005 | Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Swansea City v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 12 Aug 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 18 Oct 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 22 Oct 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 29 Oct 2005 | Doncaster Rovers v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 06 Nov 2005 | Bradford City v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Scunthorpe United v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 20 Dec 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United | L | 0-0 (10-11) | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 26 Dec 2005 | Walsall v Tranmere Rovers | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 28 Dec 2005 | Tranmere Rovers v Yeovil Town | W | 4-1 | League One | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Tranmere Rovers v Southend United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 06 May 2006 | Tranmere Rovers v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-2 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.