English footballer and manager
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]
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