We’ve brought back the Player Profile series which was a popular feature during the 2016/17 season and next up is star Barton Town striker Scott Phillips.
Name
Scott Phillips
Age
32
Current Club
Barton Town
Previous Clubs
Scarborough Athletic, Bridlington Town, Hall Road Rangers, Chalk Lane, North Ferriby United
Day Job
Sales Executive
Best mate in Football
Too many to mention
Biggest Influence
Biggest influence has to be the old man (Darren, one of Ferriby’s 1997 FA Vase heroes). I grow up watching him play and I wanted to do the same. Biggest influence from watching pro football would be Steven Gerrard.
Career Highlight
Career highlight as a team would have to be with Scarborough Athletic giving me the opportunity to begin my semi-pro career. Winning the league and lots of awards with them. As an individual it would have to be with Barton and winning the golden boot in the NCEL Prem.
Lowest Moment in Football
Being sacked by Scarborough Athletic. Made a stupid decision and paid the price. Lucky enough I re-signed with the club a little while after this and ended up playing some of my best football for the club after this. Another low was tearing my Achilles for Barton – 18 months on the sideline. I came back after that and signed for Hall Road. It didn’t really work out how I thought it would and I probably wasn’t the same player if I’m being honest. I fell out of love with the game after that.
Most Memorable Match
Scoring five in the FA Cup vs Abbey Hey for Barton Town. It was the second game of the season and my first start. It was one of those games that everything came off. Everything I hit just hit the back of the net!
Funniest Moment in Football
Funniest moment was always playing against old mates. You’d have words when you were close up. Some of the banter was terrible but hilarious.
First semi-professional manager
Scarborough Athletic & Brian France – he gave me my first chance and I’ll always have a soft spot for the man.
Non League Debut
Non-League competitive debut was for Scarborough Athletic and it was a hammering by Barton Town 6-2. I started on the bench but came on and scored a penalty.
First Red Card
I think it was against Worsborough Bridge. Stupid because we was six up. Three footed tackle! Shocker!
First Goal
First goal was a penalty at Queensgate for Scarborough against Barton Town.
What do you want to achieve in football in the future
I hope to help Barton Town achieve promotion from the NCEL. It’s a club that’s very close to me with some amazing people associated. The club has the foundations to fly up the leagues.
Favourite Non League Ground I’ve played at (barring your own club)
FC United of Manchester / AFC Telford
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