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.
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. 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. Phillips joined Third Division South club Brentford for a £650 fee in July 1927. Despite missing 19 league games, he showed prolific form, scoring 18 goals in 23 matches during the 1927–28 season. He began the 1928–29 season in similar form, scoring four goals in his six four games, before being sold on 26 September 1928. He again scored prolifically in spells with Bristol Rovers and Coventry City, before ending his career in Wales with Merthyr Town, Barry and Troedyrhiw.
Personal life As of 1939, Phillips was club steward at a Labour Club in Barry, at which he also resided.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthend United1924–25Third Division South810081Brentford1927–28Third Division South23180023181928–2964—64Total2922002922Coventry City1930–31Third Division South2517312818Career Total6240316541
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