Respect to Kevin Phillips

[dee]

Announced his retirement today.

I've always thought that his story is the closest to a 'Roy of the Rovers' story from my youth.

He had at least one superb season and many high points.

I realise he's not a pauper by any stretch of the imagination but I still think he's the inspiration for every 'nearly man' in football. He's proof that perseverance pays off.

 

[Spionkop69]

Agreed. Hes always struck me as a consummate professional and all round nice guy.

 

[cloggypop]

Scored some boss goals. European Golden Shoe winner as well.

 

[Spionkop69]

The last Englishman to do so.

 

[Gary25]

That Phillips-Quinn partnership was dynamite back in the day.

 

[cloggypop]

The last Englishman to do so.

And the first

 

[Insignificance]

He must be 50 something now?

 

[Spionkop69]

He must be 50 something now?

41 I think.

 

[Shadey]

What's he going to do now? Footy pundit, open a chain of coffee shops..

 

[cloggypop]

Pub. He is old school.

 

[dee]

Appaz Leicester coach in prem.

 

[Modo]

Old school striker. Reminded me of Fowler at times

 

[Aidan O' Neill]

Fair play. I like kevin phillips. Always comes across as a nice guy too. Had balls of steel tucking away the penalty to get palace into premiership last season.

 

[Red Mullet]

Pub. He is old school.

He's not Woland, is he?

Cos it'll be awesome if he was....... *remembers the gif thread* maybe not...

 

[Halmeister]

 

[gene hughes]

Never liked the little fucker.