Paul's first match at Highbury was a youth cup semi-final v Chelsea in 1965 (won 4-1) and he first became a season-ticket holder in 1971. Favourite memory is the Tony Adams goal v. Everton in the 97-98 premiership-winning match.

Paul founded AISA in October 2000 (jointly with Steven Powell) and helps out with various AISA activities, including the mailings.

Paul co-owns a football memorabilia magazine, having previously worked for a national carers charity, and prior to that been employed in a volunteering organisation, in politics and trade unions, in engineering, and for a finance company.