John Phillips (28 May 1903 – 1985) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League, most notably for Bristol Rovers and Merthyr Town. He finished his league career with 107 goals in 179 appearances.[1]
Career
Phillips began his Football League career with spells at West Bromwich Albion, Rochdale and Southend United and with all of whom he received little playing time.[4][5] He returned to Wales to sign for Third Division South club Merthyr Town in 1925 and scored 31 goals in 57 league appearances during two seasons with the club.[4] Phillips joined Third Division South club Brentford for a £650 fee in July 1927.[3] Despite missing 19 league games, he showed prolific form, scoring 18 goals in 23 matches during the 1927–28 season.[6] He began the 1928–29 season in similar form, scoring four goals in his six four games,[6] before being sold on 26 September 1928.[3][4] He again scored prolifically in spells with Bristol Rovers and Coventry City,[4][7] before ending his career in Wales with Merthyr Town, Barry and Troedyrhiw.[1]
Personal life
As of 1939, Phillips was club steward at a Labour Club in Barry, at which he also resided.[3]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Southend United | 1924–25[5] | Third Division South | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Brentford | 1927–28[6] | Third Division South | 23 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 18 |
| 1928–29[6] | 6 | 4 | — | 6 | 4 | |||
| Total | 29 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 22 | ||
| Coventry City | 1930–31[7] | Third Division South | 25 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 18 |
| Career Total | 62 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 41 | ||
References
- ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 230. ISBN 978-1905891610.
- ^ a b c "Football League Players Index". Bristol Rovers Memorabilia. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d "O and P". The Bristol Rovers History Group. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 125. ISBN 978-0955294914.
- ^ a b "Player Profile". SUFCdb. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. pp. 369–370. ISBN 0951526200.
- ^ a b "John Phillips". 11v11.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.