Phil Turnbull Explained

Phil Turnbull
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Fullname:Philip Turnbull[1]
Birth Date:7 January 1987
Birth Place:South Shields, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Dunston UTS
Youthyears1:2003–2005
Youthclubs1:Hartlepool United
Years1:2005–2007
Clubs1:Hartlepool United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2005–2006
Clubs2:Gateshead (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2007
Clubs3:Blyth Spartans (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2007–2008
Clubs4:York City
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2008
Clubs5:Gateshead (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2008–2015
Clubs6:Gateshead
Caps6:297
Goals6:12
Years7:2015–2018
Clubs7:Darlington
Caps7:116
Goals7:1
Years8:2018–2021
Clubs8:South Shields
Years9:2021–
Clubs9:Dunston UTS
Caps9:90
Goals9:2
Manageryears1:2017
Managerclubs1:Darlington (joint caretaker)
Club-Update:19:34, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Philip Turnbull (born 7 January 1987) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Dunston UTS.

Turnbull started his career in the youth system of Hartlepool United, and after spending a period on loan with Gateshead he made his Hartlepool debut in 2006. Following a loan with Blyth Spartans he was released by Hartlepool in 2007, before signing for Conference Premier club York City. He was loaned back to Gateshead in 2008, and after being released by York he signed for the club permanently, helping them win successive promotions from the Northern Premier League Premier Division to the Conference Premier.

Early life

Born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear,[1] Turnbull is the twin brother of fellow footballer Stephen Turnbull.[2]

Club career

Hartlepool United

Turnbull joined the Hartlepool United youth system in 2003 and was a member of the teams enjoying successful Dallas Cup campaigns in 2004 and 2005.[3] [4] He began to establish himself in the reserve team over the next couple of years, while still with the youth team.[4] He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Gateshead on loan in December 2005,[5] making his debut in a 0–0 home draw with Radcliffe Borough on 17 December. He made five appearances before returning to Hartlepool in February 2006.

He was given his first professional contract with Hartlepool on 4 July 2006.[1] He made his first, and only, appearance for Hartlepool's first team after he started in the 3–1 win over League One team Rotherham United in the Football League Trophy first round on 17 October 2006. He joined Blyth Spartans of the Conference North on 22 January 2007 on a one-month loan[6] and made 11 appearances for the club. He was released by Hartlepool in May 2007.[7]

York City

He was signed by Conference Premier club York City on 6 July 2007.[8] A dislocated shoulder picked up in a pre-season friendly against Frickley Athletic in July 2007 resulted in a six-month lay-off with injury.[9] [10] His York debut came on 12 January 2008 as a 66th-minute substitute in York's 0–0 draw at home to Grays Athletic in the FA Trophy second round.[11]

Gateshead

Having failed to establish himself in the York team under manager Colin Walker,[9] Turnbull rejoined Gateshead on a one-month loan in February 2008 and made his debut against Witton Albion.[12] [13] He agreed a permanent contract with Gateshead on 11 March 2008 after he was released by York.[14] [15] He scored his first career goal on 1 April 2008 in Gateshead's 2–0 win over Prescot Cables at Valerie Park.[16] Turnbull finished the season with 18 appearances and 1 goal for Gateshead as they achieved promotion to the Conference North via the play-offs. The team achieved a second successive promotion, this time to the Conference Premier, after beating A.F.C. Telford United in the 2009 Conference North play-off Final, with Turnbull finishing the season with 49 appearances and 2 goals. He agreed a new one-year contract with the club in May 2012 to cover the 2012–13 season.[17] Turnbull made his 300th appearance for Gateshead on 21 December 2013 in a 4–2 defeat away to Luton Town.[18] He left Gateshead by mutual consent on 29 June 2015 to become a physical education teacher at a school in Sunderland.[19]

Darlington

Turnbull moved into part-time football when signing for newly promoted Northern Premier League Premier Division club Darlington on 29 June 2015.[20] He played 35 of Darlington's 46 league matches in his first season as Darlington finished as champions and were promoted to the National League North. He was again a regular as Darlington finished fifth in the National League North in 2016–17,[21] scoring his first Darlington goal in a 2–0 home win over Gloucester City on 14 January 2017.[22] Although finishing in a play-off position, Darlington were denied entry to the play-offs due to their Blackwell Meadows ground not meeting seating requirements.[23]

On 5 October 2017, Turnbull and Gary Brown were appointed joint caretaker managers of Darlington.[24] They remained in charge until Tommy Wright was appointed manager, achieving their only victory in their third and final match in charge on 21 October 2017 against Bradford Park Avenue.[25]

South Shields

On 25 May 2018, Turnbull left Darlington to join his home-town team South Shields.[26] He made 94 appearances in all competitions before leaving after the 2020–21 season when the end of his contract coincided with the club moving to a full-time training structure.[27]

Dunston UTS

Turnbull remained in part-time football signing for Northern Premier League Division One East club Dunston UTS in May 2021.[28] In May 2024, he signed a new one-year deal with the club.[29]

International career

Turnbull was called into the England under-18 squad in September 2004.[30]

Style of play

Turnbull plays as a central midfielder and is comfortable playing with either foot.[6] [30] He has been described as fiercely competitive and "is more than capable of getting forward to support the front men and chipping in with his fair share of goals".[30]

Personal life

He is a qualified cable jointer and during a Dunston game in November 2021, he went viral after a photo was uploaded online of him fixing the floodlights while in full kit before an electrician arrived.[31]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United2005–06League One0000000000
2006–07League Two0000001010
Total0000001010
Gateshead (loan)2005–06[32] Northern Premier League Premier Division5050
Blyth Spartans (loan)2006–07[33] Conference North110110
York City2007–08[34] Conference Premier00003030
Gateshead2007–08[35] Northern Premier League Premier Division15130181
2008–09[36] Conference North4013160492
2009–10[37] Conference Premier4133240485
2010–11Conference Premier4621171544
2011–12[38] Conference Premier4113050491
2012–13Conference Premier4611030501
2013–14Conference Premier4513050531
2014–15Conference Premier2824040362
Total3021218437135717
Darlington2015–16[39] Northern Premier League Premier Division3501000360
2016–17[40] [41] National League North4010020421
2017–18[42] National League North4101010430
Total116120301211
South Shields2018–19Northern Premier League Premier Division
2019–20[43] Northern Premier League Premier Division2602050330
2020–21[44] Northern Premier League Premier Division50301090
Total3105060420
Dunston UTS2021–22[45] Northern Premier League Division One East2922040352
2022–23[46] Northern Premier League Division One East1603050240
Total4525090592
Career total610153040059169920

Honours

Gateshead

Darlington

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08 . 2007 . Mainstream Publishing . Edinburgh . 978-1-84596-246-3 . 409.
  2. News: Jeff . Bowron . Gateshead boss Bogie shapes his side for Premier . Evening Chronicle . Newcastle upon Tyne . 16 May 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120307091051/http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/non-league-football/2009/05/16/gateshead-boss-bogie-shapes-his-side-for-premier-72703-23637474/ . 7 March 2012 . dead.
  3. Web site: Players . In The Mad Crowd . https://web.archive.org/web/20121018101842/http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/cgi-bin/itmc_view_players.asp?beginswith=T&gallery=N . 18 October 2012 . dead.
  4. Web site: Phil Turnbull . In The Mad Crowd . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725131839/http://www.inthemadcrowd.co.uk/cgi-bin/itmc_view_person.asp?oid=1187 . 25 July 2011 . dead.
  5. News: Transfers – December 2005 . BBC Sport . 30 December 2005 . 7 October 2017.
  6. Web site: On the move . Hartlepool United F.C. . 22 January 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120415122610/http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10326~986034,00.html . 15 April 2012 . dead .
  7. News: Pools boss Wilson swings his axe . BBC Sport . 9 May 2007 . 7 October 2017.
  8. News: Dave . Flett . Six-hitting City land Turnbull . The Press . York . 7 July 2007 . 7 October 2017.
  9. News: Dave . Flett . York City 2007/08 season review . The Press . York . 30 April 2008 . 7 October 2017.
  10. News: Dave . Flett . Turnbull out of season opener . The Press . York . 1 August 2007 . 7 October 2017.
  11. News: Dave . Flett . York City 1, Grays Athletic 1 – FA Trophy, round two . The Press . York . 14 January 2008 . 7 October 2017.
  12. News: Malcolm . Pratt . Unibond League . The Journal . Newcastle upon Tyne . 16 February 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120207192819/http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/football-news/2008/02/16/unibond-league-61634-20483280/ . 7 February 2012 . dead.
  13. News: Jeff . Bowron . Bogie's squad proves a point . Evening Chronicle . Newcastle upon Tyne . 18 February 2008 . 7 October 2017 . TheFreeLibrary.com.
  14. News: Bogie fresh swoop a fillip . Evening Chronicle . Newcastle upon Tyne . 11 March 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081202060429/http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football-newcastle/2008/03/11/bogie-fresh-swoop-a-fillip-72703-20603339/ . 2 December 2008 . dead.
  15. News: Turnbull released . The Press . York . 15 March 2008 . 7 October 2017.
  16. Web site: Prescot Cables 0–2 Gateshead . Gateshead F.C. . 2 April 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002116/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/1928/prescot-cables-0-2-gateshead . 4 March 2016 . dead.
  17. Web site: Jeff . Bowron . Ten on board at Gateshead . Conference Premier . 10 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120616124022/http://www.bluesqfootball.com/story/0,20970,13040_7744805,00.html . 16 June 2012 . dead.
  18. Web site: Luton Town 4–2 Gateshead . Gateshead F.C. . 22 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002332/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/4723/luton-town-4-2-gateshead . 4 March 2016 . dead.
  19. News: Phil Turnbull: Gateshead midfielder leaves for teaching post . BBC Sport . 29 June 2015 . 7 October 2017.
  20. News: Craig . Stoddart . Darlington sign midfielder from Gateshead . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 29 June 2015 . 7 October 2017.
  21. Web site: Conference North: 2016/17: Latest table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 7 October 2017.
  22. News: Craig . Stoddart . Darlington 2 Gloucester City 0 . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 14 January 2017 . 7 October 2017.
  23. News: Darlington to appeal the National League's decision to deny them a play-off place . BBC Sport . 13 April 2017 . 7 October 2017.
  24. News: Craig . Stoddart . Darlington: 'We'll get through it together,' says Gary Brown . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 5 October 2017 . 7 October 2017.
  25. News: Craig . Stoddart . National League North: Darlington 2 Bradford Park Avenue 1 . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 21 October 2017 . 23 October 2017.
  26. Web site: Phil Turnbull joins South Shields from Darlington . South Shields F.C. . 25 May 2018 . 5 July 2018.
  27. Web site: Club Statement: Transition to full-time training model . South Shields F.C. . 16 March 2021 . 14 November 2021.
  28. Web site: Phil Turnbull . Dunston UTS F.C. . 14 November 2021.
  29. Web site: Turnbull extends Dunston stay with new one-year deal . Dunston UTS F.C. . 29 May 2024.
  30. Web site: England call-up . Hartlepool United F.C. . 3 September 2004 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120415122600/http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10326~560238,00.html . 15 April 2012 . dead.
  31. Web site: Dunston footballer Phil Turnbull attempts to fix failed floodlights . BBC . 15 November 2021 . 17 May 2024.
  32. Web site: Gateshead F.C. season 2005/06 . Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database . 7 October 2017.
  33. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2008 . 2007 . Tony Williams Publications . Kingsbridge . 978-1-869833-57-2 . 200–201.
  34. Book: Batters, David . York City: The Complete Record . 2008 . Breedon Books . Derby . 978-1-85983-633-0 . 410–411, 420–421.
  35. Web site: Gateshead F.C. Season 2007/08 . Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database . 7 October 2017.
  36. Web site: Gateshead FC 2008/09 . Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. 7 October 2017.
  37. Web site: Gateshead FC 2009–10 . Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. 7 October 2017.
  38. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2013 . 2012 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-77-0 . 70–71.
  39. Web site: Darlington fixtures/results: Season 2015–2016 . Darlo Uncovered . 7 October 2017.
    News: Craig . Stoddart . Brown bags a brace as Darlington defeat Frickley . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 1 December 2015 . 7 October 2017.
    News: Ray . Simpson . Quakers beaten in League Cup at Ossett . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 16 February 2016 . 7 October 2017.
  40. Web site: P. Turnbull . Soccerway . Perform Group . 22 October 2017.
  41. News: Darlington's disastrous FA Cup record continues . Craig . Stoddart . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 18 September 2016 . 7 October 2017.
    Web site: Quakers must replay after 2–2 Trophy draw . Ray . Simpson . Darlington F.C. . 7 October 2017.
    News: Marine 3 Darlington 2 . Ray . Simpson . The Northern Echo . Darlington . 6 December 2016 . 9 June 2018.
  42. Web site: Goals and appearances Season 2017–18 . Darlington F.C. . 15 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180502080553/http://darlingtonfootballclub.co.uk/squad/goals-and-appearances/ . 2 May 2018.
  43. Web site: South Shields – Appearances – Philip Turnbull – 2019–2020 . Football Web Pages . 17 January 2023.
  44. Web site: South Shields – Appearances – Philip Turnbull – 2020–2021 . Football Web Pages . 17 January 2023.
  45. Web site: Dunston – Appearances – Phil Turnbull – 2021–2022 . Football Web Pages . 17 January 2023.
    Web site: Dunston – Appearances – Philip Turnbull – 2021–2022 . Football Web Pages . 17 January 2023.
  46. Web site: Phil Turnbull: Season 2022–2023: Appearances . Dunston UTS FC . 17 January 2023.
  47. Web site: Darlington 1883 FC: Matches . Soccerway . Perform Group . 23 October 2017.
  48. Web site: EvoStik Northern Premier: 2015/16: Latest table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 7 October 2017.