Brian Phillips (9 November 1931 – 28 March 2012) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Career

Born in Cadishead, Phillips played for Lancashire Steel, Altrincham, Middlesbrough and Mansfield Town,[1][2] before being banned for his involvement in the 1964 British betting scandal.[1][2][3][4]

After being re-instated in 1971, Phillips began a managerial career. He took charge of the Notts FA representative side from 1975 to 1978,[1] and managed a number of non-league clubs including Clipstone Welfare and Retford Town.[4] He also had two spells as manager of Rainworth Miners Welfare, leading them to the 1982 FA Vase Final.[3][4]

Later life and death

Phillips died on 28 March 2012, at the age of 80, following a longstanding illness.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Altrincham FC Archived News January, 2008". Altrincham F.C.
  2. ^ a b "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. ^ a b c "Tributes Paid To Brian Phillips". Mansfield 103. 29 March 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d "Tributes paid to former Mansfield Town scandal man Brian Phillips". chad.co.uk. 3 April 2012.


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