Phil Summerill | |
Fullname: | Philip Ernest Summerill |
Birth Date: | 20 November 1947 |
Birth Place: | Birmingham, England |
Position: | Striker |
Youthyears1: | 1963–1964 |
Youthclubs1: | Birmingham City |
Years1: | 1964–1973 |
Caps1: | 118 |
Goals1: | 46 |
Years2: | 1973–1974 |
Caps2: | 54 |
Goals2: | 11 |
Years3: | 1974–1977 |
Clubs3: | Millwall |
Caps3: | 87 |
Goals3: | 20 |
Years4: | 1977–1979 |
Clubs4: | Wimbledon |
Caps4: | 31 |
Goals4: | 4 |
Philip Ernest Summerill (born 20 November 1947) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon.[1]
Summerill was born in Erdington, Birmingham. He spent the major part of his professional career at Birmingham City, whom he joined from school.[2] He was their leading scorer for three successive seasons from 1968–69 to 1970–71,[3] and contributed to their promotion to the Football League First Division in 1972.[2] He went on to play League football for Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon,[1] and for several more years in non-League football. He later worked for Birmingham City Council in football development and coaching.[2]