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robfosters
28 Apr 14 18:39
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Kevin Phillips has decided to retire, most probably due to being told he is not in the playing plans for Leicester next year. He will remain on the coaching staff.

A wonderful player, top finisher and an example to all the youngsters of how a pro footballer should conduct himself in order to maintain a long playing career.

All the best Kev.

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By:
marychain1
When: 28 Apr 14 18:42
Scored sh1t loads of goals. Can't say I remember many of them though.
By:
duffy
When: 28 Apr 14 18:51
great pro....if he was a card player he'd have had a decent england career too.
By:
tenpins
When: 28 Apr 14 18:57
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgu0bH-bods
By:
themover
When: 28 Apr 14 18:58
retire? ffs I thought he'd still be scoring goals at 50!
By:
grayhawk
When: 28 Apr 14 19:07
Excellent one touch finisher and probably the best player i've seen in my time following Sunderland.


Remember when we bought him Tenpins....we were strongly linked with David Connolly ( first of various times )at Watford and the fans were clamouring to sign him.....when we signed Phillips the fans were serious underwhelmed as few people knew him but Charles Harrison at Metro radio said don't worry they've got the right man.......was he ever Happy
By:
tenpins
When: 28 Apr 14 19:17
The fans always know best gray Grin
By:
BennyBinion1
When: 28 Apr 14 19:21
Started career at Baldock Town.

Was originally a left back but his then manager Ian Allinson, took a chance and started playing him up front.
By:
Cork Langer
When: 28 Apr 14 19:30
Good luck to KP, will always be remembered for having the belief to grab the ball and bury the penalty for the Play Off Final against Watford to win us promotion.
Deserves to succeed in a coaching role if there is any truth that you reap what you sow.
By:
soldieroffortune
When: 28 Apr 14 19:40
Fantastic professional and a superb player Grin
By:
morpteh mackem
When: 28 Apr 14 19:52
concur with all above, probably should be going to brazil too.Plain
By:
Charlie
When: 28 Apr 14 19:59
Top class pro, nice bloke and good player.  Must go into coaching.
By:
Poppydog.
When: 28 Apr 14 20:27
Joins the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Gerd Muller and Eusebio as winner of the Golden Boot.

Only Englishman ever to do so (and with Sunderland!)

Probably under-appreciated by the (big-club only) media
By:
PugMunter1
When: 28 Apr 14 20:34
a true credit to the game

enjoy your well deserved retirement kevin
By:
Dav_vin03
When: 28 Apr 14 21:58
brilliant player, and a real gent
By:
GoBallistic
When: 28 Apr 14 22:15
I don't think he's ever really had credit for his all round game.  People just think poacher because he's got no pace but technically he is very good indeed.  Hope he goes coaching rather than punditry
By:
pumphol.
When: 28 Apr 14 22:30
Quality striker, quality gent & can only wish him all the very best for the future.
By:
Solano1
When: 29 Apr 14 21:42
Best player I've seen in a Red & White shirt.

Unfortunate I'm some respect to be in his pomp in the same era as Shearer, Sheringham, Cole, Wright, Ferdinand, Fowler etc.

He'd be on the plane this year, in amongst a much weaker set of forwards than those listed above.
By:
flyingkipper
When: 02 May 14 13:00
Plays his last game tomorrow for Leicester - what a top pro.
By:
Ballydoyle
When: 02 May 14 13:03
Top pro and great goalscorer
By:
Roker_Park
When: 02 May 14 13:32
As posted above, the only Englishman to ever win the Golden Boot. Some achievement.

Great career for someone that was still playing non-league football at 20 year old, he is a perfect example for any young kids out there.

Enjoy your retirement Super Kev.
By:
kincsem
When: 02 May 14 14:03
Great player.  He knew where the net was, and how to find it.  I hope he does well at coaching and managing.
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