Paul Bastock

Paul Anthony Bastock (born 19 May 1970) is an English professional football manager and former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His last job was assistant manager for King's Lynn Town, alongside Ian Culverhouse. He previously held the record for the most competitive club appearances in world football, having played more than 1,299 times in league and cup competitions, primarily across the English lower leagues, but has since been surpassed by Fábio. During his career, which began in 1988, Bastock has represented more than twenty clubs, including Cambridge United, Boston United, Rushden & Diamonds and St Albans City. Having played 679 games in all competitions for the club, Bastock was voted as Boston's 'all-time cult hero' by viewers of the BBC show Football Focus in April 2005. He also played once for the England National Game XI (England C) in an unofficial game against a Highland League selection. He has worked as assistant manager to Ian Culverhouse for King's Lynn Town (twice), Kettering Town, Boston United and St Albans City.