http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/7864941.stmSome nice comments from fans also -
'Towards the end of his career Paul played in the same team as my son.It was Halesowen Town in the Southern League Premier.They had quite a few ex-pros come and play for them,many coming to stroll around,take the money and do nothing.Paul Birch was the exception.Every game he played he gave his all,running himself into the ground,spraying passes all over the park,never giving up until the final whistle.He was the finest ex-pro I've ever seen in non league football.'