Kieran Phillips (footballer, born 2002) explained

Kieran Phillips
Fullname:Kieran Lee Phillips[1]
Birth Date:13 August 2002
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Height:1.81m (05.94feet)
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Gloucester City
Youthyears1:2008–2020
Youthclubs1:Bristol Rovers
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Bristol Rovers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Chippenham Town (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Dorchester Town (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:2
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Swindon Supermarine (loan)
Caps4:26
Goals4:11
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Gloucester City
Caps5:31
Goals5:14
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Kidderminster Harriers
Caps6:13
Goals6:1
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:→ Havant & Waterlooville (loan)
Caps7:12
Goals7:3
Years8:2024
Clubs8:Hereford (loan)
Caps8:12
Goals8:2
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Gloucester City
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Club-Update:11:23, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Kieran Lee Phillips (born 13 August 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for club Gloucester City.

Career

Bristol Rovers

He signed his first professional contract in February 2020; a two-year contract with League One side Bristol Rovers.[2] This came after interest from Premier League side Southampton with Rovers rejecting two bids for the highly rated youngster.[3]

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.[4]

Chippenham Town (loan)

On 9 October 2020, Phillips joined National League South side Chippenham Town on loan until January 2021.[5] Phillips made his debut the following day as a late substitute in a 1–0 win over Braintree Town.[6]

Dorchester Town (loan)

On 10 September 2021, Phillips joined Southern Premier Division South side Dorchester Town on a one-month loan deal.[7] He made his debut the following day, scoring a first-half brace in a 2–0 victory over Walton Casuals.[8] Phillips returned to his parent club on 12 October 2021.[9]

Swindon Supermarine (loan)

On 28 October 2021, Phillips joined seventh tier Swindon Supermarine on a one-month loan deal.[10] 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.[11] After scoring seven goals in seven matches over the course of November, Phillips won the Swindon Supermarine Player of the Month award.[12] On 8 December, Phillips extended his loan spell with the club until 1 January 2022.[13] On 5 January, Phillips' loan deal was extended until the end of the season.[14] 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.[15]

Phillips was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[16]

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.[17] A successful October saw Phillips win the league's player of the month award having scored six goals in four matches.[18]

Kidderminster Harriers

On 1 June 2023, Phillips joined newly promoted National League club Kidderminster Harriers on a two-year deal.[19]

On 7 November 2023, Phillips joined the National League South's bottom side Havant & Waterlooville on loan until January 2024.[20] He returned to his parent club on 18 January 2024.[21] On 30 January 2024, Phillips joined National League North club Hereford on loan until the end of the season.[22]

On 21 June 2024, his contract at Harriers, which had one year remaining, was cancelled by mutual consent.[23]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol Rovers2020–21League One0000001010
2021–22League Two0000001010
Total0000002020
Chippenham Town (loan)2020–21National League South40100050
Dorchester Town (loan)2021–22SL Premier Division South52000052
Swindon Supermarine (loan)2021–22SL Premier Division South261100763317
Gloucester City2022–23National League North321421113516
Kidderminster Harriers2023–24National League1312000151
Havant & Waterlooville (loan)2023–24National League South12310133
Hereford (loan)2023–24National League North122122
Career Total10433510011712041

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Bristol Rovers . 6 October 2020 . English Football League . 14.
  2. Web site: 26 February 2020 . Kieran Phillips signs Professional Deal . 6 October 2020 . www.bristolrovers.co.uk . Bristol Rovers F.C. . en-gb.
  3. Web site: 'Technically excellent' - The Bristol Rovers youngsters to keep an eye on in the years to come. Bristol Post. Frost. Sam. 23 September 2020. 31 October 2021.
  4. News: Frost . Sam . 6 October 2020 . Oxford United v Bristol Rovers LIVE: EFL Trophy updates from the Kassam Stadium . Bristol Post . 6 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Kieran Phillips Moves on Loan to Chippenham Town. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 9 October 2020. 9 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Chippenham Town 1-0 Braintree Town. 11 October 2020. 11 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Welcome Kieran Phillips. www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk. 10 September 2021. 11 September 2021.
  8. Web site: Dorchester Town 2–0 Walton Casuals: Kieran Phillips hits brace. Dorset Echo. 11 September 2021. 13 September 2021.
  9. Web site: Phillips returns to Rovers. www.dorchestertownfc.co.uk. 12 October 2021. 13 October 2021.
  10. Web site: Kieran Phillips Joins Swindon Supermarine on Loan. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 28 October 2021. 28 October 2021.
  11. Web site: Marine 1 Dorchester 0. swindonsupermarinefc.com. 6 November 2021. 8 November 2021.
  12. SupermarineFC. Swindon Supermarine F.C.. 1467142368969252876. November Player of the Month - Kieran Phillips receives his bottle of Prosecco courtesy of Arkwrights in Highworth @WhiskyAndWines from the boss Lee Spalding. 4 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Kieran Phillips Extends Loan. swindonsupermarinefc.com. 8 December 2021. 9 December 2021.
  14. Web site: Kieran Phillips' Loan Deal Extended. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 5 January 2022. 6 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Marine 5 Corsham Town 2. swindonsupermarinefc.com. 3 May 2022. 4 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Club Announces Released List. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 19 May 2022. 20 May 2022.
  17. Web site: Welcome To City Kieran Phillips. www.gloucestercityafc.com. 29 July 2022. 29 July 2022.
  18. Web site: Phillips wins Player of the Month. www.gloucestercityafc.com. 14 November 2022. 14 November 2022.
  19. Web site: Harriers snap up striker Phillips. harriers.co.uk. 1 June 2023. 2 June 2023.
  20. 1721961967714218488. 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. HWFCOfficial. Havant & Waterlooville F.C.. 7 November 2023. 7 November 2023.
  21. Web site: Phillips returns, Hobson recalled. harriers.co.uk. 18 January 2024. 18 January 2024.
  22. Web site: 2024-01-30 . Kieran Phillips Added to the Bulls’ Front Line . 2024-01-30 . Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC . en.
  23. Web site: Paddock . Matty . 21 June 2024 . Kieran Phillips departs . 21 June 2024 . Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC . en-GB.