Media & Interviews
The work, the moments, the recognition.
A selection of press coverage, award ceremonies and safeguarding appearances from Paul’s ongoing work across football and sport.
Highlights
Award
EFL Contribution to League Football — Winner, 2024
The EFL’s most prestigious individual honour, presented annually to someone who has given a lifetime of service to the professional game.
Honour
Honorary Doctorate — University of Salford
Recognising Paul’s outstanding contribution to safeguarding, education and the football community.
Award
London Sport Awards 2026
Recognised alongside partners for safeguarding work across the London sport ecosystem.
Gallery
In the room. On the pitch.
On stage.
A visual archive of recent sessions, keynotes, academies and awards from Paul’s safeguarding work.
WORK WITH PAUL
Ready to strengthen safeguarding in your organisation?
Whether you represent a football club, governing body, school, college or business — Paul works with organisations of every size to build safer cultures for the people in your care.
Former professional footballer, safeguarding advocate and keynote speaker helping football and sport build safer environments for the next generation.
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CONTACT
- paul@safeguardingunion.org.uk
For clubs, governing bodies, schools and organisations seeking safeguarding expertise.
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