Kieran_Phillips_(footballer,_born_2002)

Kieran Phillips (footballer, born 2002)

Kieran Phillips (footballer, born 2002)

English footballer

Kieran Lee Phillips (born 13 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Kidderminster Harriers.

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Career

Bristol Rovers

He signed his first professional contract in February 2020; a two-year contract with League One side Bristol Rovers.[3] This came after interest from Premier League side Southampton with Rovers rejecting two bids for the highly rated youngster.[4]

He made his professional debut on 6 October 2020 as a substitute in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw away to Oxford United winning a late penalty which was missed by Luke Leahy, before Rovers lost the resulting penalty shoot-out.[5]

Chippenham Town (loan)

On 9 October 2020, Phillips joined National League South side Chippenham Town on loan until January 2021.[6] Phillips made his debut the following day as a late substitute in a 1–0 win over Braintree Town.[7]

Dorchester Town (loan)

On 10 September 2021, Phillips joined Southern Premier Division South side Dorchester Town on a one-month loan deal.[8] He made his debut the following day, scoring a first-half brace in a 2–0 victory over Walton Casuals.[9] Phillips returned to his parent club on 12 October 2021.[10]

Swindon Supermarine (loan)

On 28 October 2021, Phillips joined seventh tier Swindon Supermarine on a one-month loan deal.[11] Phillips made his debut against Dorchester on 6 November, making a goalscoring start to his loan-spell as he scored the only goal against his former club.[12] After scoring seven goals in seven matches over the course of November, Phillips won the Swindon Supermarine Player of the Month award.[13] On 8 December, Phillips extended his loan spell with the club until 1 January 2022.[14] On 5 January, Phillips' loan deal was extended until the end of the season.[15] Phillips' final game of his loan spell came in the 5–2 Wiltshire Premier Shield Final victory over Corsham Town, Phillips scoring the fourth goal.[16]

Phillips was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[17]

Gloucester City

On 29 July 2022, Phillips joined National League North club Gloucester City following a successful trial period, linking up with former Bristol Rovers academy manager Lee Mansell.[18] A successful October saw Phillips win the league's player of the month award having scored six goals in four matches.[19]

Kidderminster Harriers

On 1 June 2023, Phillips joined newly promoted National League club Kidderminster Harriers on a two-year deal.[20]

On 7 November 2023, Phillips joined the National League South's bottom side Havant & Waterlooville on loan until January 2024.[21] He returned to his parent club on 18 January 2024.[22] On 30 January 2024, Phillips joined National League North club Hereford on loan until the end of the season.[23]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season[2]
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  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Four appearances and four goals in Southern League Challenge Cup; three appearances and two goals in Wiltshire Premier Shield
  3. Appearance(s) in National League North play-offs
  4. Appearance(s) in Hampshire Senior Cup

References

  1. [1]
    "Notification of shirt numbers: Bristol Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 14. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. [2]
    Kieran Phillips at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Kieran Phillips signs Professional Deal". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. Bristol Rovers F.C. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. [4]
    Frost, Sam (23 September 2020). "'Technically excellent' - The Bristol Rovers youngsters to keep an eye on in the years to come". Bristol Post. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  5. [5]
    Frost, Sam (6 October 2020). "Oxford United v Bristol Rovers LIVE: EFL Trophy updates from the Kassam Stadium". Bristol Post. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  6. [6]
    "Kieran Phillips Moves on Loan to Chippenham Town". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  7. [7]
    "Chippenham Town 1-0 Braintree Town". 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  8. [8]
    "Welcome Kieran Phillips". www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Dorchester Town 2–0 Walton Casuals: Kieran Phillips hits brace". Dorset Echo. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Phillips returns to Rovers". www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  11. [11]
    "Kieran Phillips Joins Swindon Supermarine on Loan". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Marine 1 Dorchester 0". swindonsupermarinefc.com. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  13. [13]
    @SupermarineFC (4 December 2021). "November Player of the Month - Kieran Phillips receives his bottle of Prosecco courtesy of Arkwrights in Highworth @WhiskyAndWines from the boss Lee Spalding" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. [14]
    "Kieran Phillips Extends Loan". swindonsupermarinefc.com. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  15. [15]
    "Kieran Phillips' Loan Deal Extended". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  16. [16]
    "Marine 5 Corsham Town 2". swindonsupermarinefc.com. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  17. [17]
    "Club Announces Released List". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  18. [18]
    "Welcome To City Kieran Phillips". www.gloucestercityafc.com. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  19. [19]
    "Phillips wins Player of the Month". www.gloucestercityafc.com. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  20. [20]
    "Harriers snap up striker Phillips". harriers.co.uk. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  21. [21]
    @HWFCOfficial (7 November 2023). "𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 We are delighted to announce that Striker, Kieran Phillips, has joined on loan from Vanarama National Premier side @khfcofficial We welcome Kieran to the club and look forward to watching him in a Hawks shirt #HWFC" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 November 2023 – via Twitter.
  22. [22]
    "Phillips returns, Hobson recalled". harriers.co.uk. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  23. [23]
    "Kieran Phillips Added to the Bulls' Front Line". Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  24. [24]
    "Games played by Kieran Phillips in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
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