Phil Summerill Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phil Summerill . UK A–Z Transfers . Neil Brown . 19 March 2010.
  2. Book: Matthews, Tony . Birmingham City: A Complete Record . 1995 . Breedon Books . Derby . 127 . 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, pp. 204–06.