Matt Phillips

GledTheRed · 1st January 2011, 20:41

You know that winger from Blackpool who has been tearing left backs new arseholes the last few weeks.

Looks a bit tasty, how good is he?

Tell me more.

Red Defence · 1st January 2011, 20:55

Are you banned from the football forum then?

GledTheRed · 1st January 2011, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Red Defence

Are you banned from the football forum then?

This will no doubt need to be in the transfer forum if he keeps merking people like he has been the last few weeks.

And no I'm not banned cleaver cloggs.

Raven Blade · 2nd January 2011, 00:44

I've noticed him as well. He looks like a tidy signing for Blackpool. He's only 19 and he's causing plenty of problems for the opponents he's faced so far.

I think he's at the right club for his current development anyway and their footballing style suits his wing play. I hear he's quite capable of playing on either wing so he would do well to follow the Ashley Young route of development.

phelans shorts · 2nd January 2011, 00:45

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Originally Posted by GledTheRed

This will no doubt need to be in the transfer forum if he keeps merking people like he has been the last few weeks.

And no I'm not banned cleaver cloggs.

No need to go all axe murderer on us.

GledTheRed · 9th January 2012, 22:48

One year on and he's progressing nicely, looks a top prospect.

::sonny:: · 10th January 2012, 11:47

Interesting one

RedRover · 10th January 2012, 11:53

Only recently got in the teamat Blackpool - had been on loan at Sheff wed (I think).

Looks decent - big, fast a decent finisher. Was linked with a few clubs last season if I remember correctly.

Robbie Boy · 10th January 2012, 11:56

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Originally Posted by RedRover

Only recently got in the teamat Blackpool - had been on loan at Sheff wed (I think).

Looks decent - big, fast a decent finisher. Was linked with a few clubs last season if I remember correctly.

Yeah it was Shefield United.

He done well there and seems to have now found a starting spot at Blackpool. Looks a decent prospect.

Stobzilla · 11th January 2012, 14:21

Scored a couple hat-tricks recently hasn't he ? Or at least been on a good run of goal scoring form.

Solius · 11th January 2012, 14:28

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Originally Posted by GledTheRed

This will no doubt need to be in the transfer forum if he keeps merking people like he has been the last few weeks.

And no I'm not banned cleaver cloggs.

Robbie Boy · 11th January 2012, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Solius

Just noticed that now. Brilliant

GledTheRed · 11th January 2012, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Robbie Boy

Just noticed that now. Brilliant

Cunts

GledTheRed · 8th February 2012, 02:23

Banging em in, bound for the top flight this lad.

Sally Cinnamon · 8th February 2012, 02:30

He's a cleaver player - looks sharp.

The Neviller · 8th February 2012, 02:35

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Originally Posted by Sally Cinnamon

He's a cleaver player - looks sharp.

No doubt. Any time I've seen him he's been the one player to give Blackpool that cutting edge up front.

Very incisive.

GledTheRed · 8th February 2012, 03:45

He's about as sharp as you are predictable,

Flying Fox · 8th February 2012, 04:22

cutting edge commentary

Sean_RedDevil · 14th February 2012, 03:45

It's not confirmed but i've heard he has agreed to play for Scotland, he could be in the squad for the Slovenia game in two weeks.
Pearce was in Blackpool in the last week.

I'm not happy about this one.

londonredmaniac · 21st February 2012, 12:06

Just won Young Player of the month award.

Good lad.

towcester_red · 21st February 2012, 12:08

Always liked the look of him, still only 20.

Could be a top player

londonredmaniac · 21st February 2012, 12:14

Watch him go to fucking Liverpool and we'll hate the twunt

KM · 21st February 2012, 12:17

He has been included in the latest Scotland's squad.

towcester_red · 21st February 2012, 12:30

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Originally Posted by londonredmaniac

Watch him go to fucking Liverpool and we'll hate the twunt

Not always.... I bloody love Downing

Sure Kenny would find a way to get the worst out of him haha

Sean_RedDevil · 29th February 2012, 01:11

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Scotland show off Phillips in new kit after winger snubs England despite Pearce plea

Matt Phillips rejected overtures from England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce in favour of representing Scotland.
The 20-year-old Blackpool winger, who was born in Aylesbury, was called up by Scotland boss Craig Levein after his Scots-born grandfather tipped off a journalist about his eligibility.
The England Under 20 international has lodged his change of allegiance with FIFA and is committed to Scotland.

Phillips said in a number of Scottish newspapers: 'I spoke to Stuart Pearce personally, because it had to come from me.
'A lot of people might have sat around and waited (for England). But I told him I wanted to come away and play for Scotland.

'I had a number of conversations with him but I haven't just made this decision in the past month. It's been an ongoing thing and something that's always been at the back of my mind that one day I'd play for Scotland.
'I believe enough in my ability to think that one day I would have played for England. But I'm not looking at that now.

'Even if England asked me to play for their Under 21s now, my mind is made up. I fully believe it's the right decision.'
Phillips, who modelled Scotland's new white away strip on Monday, has pulled out of Wednesday's friendly in Slovenia after missing Blackpool's weekend win over Bristol City.
But he is expected to be included in Levein's squad when Scotland face the United States in Florida on May 26.
He added: 'Unfortunately I've had to pull out of the Slovenia game because of a slight niggle in my hamstring but if I'm selected for the next squad, hopefully I can get my first cap then.
'I just felt I still needed to come up here this weekend, meet the rest of the lads and show I am committed to Scotland.'

Daily Mail

His choice to play Mickey Mouse football.

KM · 29th February 2012, 03:30

Yeah just because he chooses Scotland, now he plays "Mickey Mouse" football. Not being bitter at all then.

cesc's_mullet · 29th February 2012, 03:31

Can you blame him? How long would it take for him to break into the England XI?

Right now he's competing against at least half a dozen established players, not to mention youngsters like the OX who will no doubt be claiming a place as their own sooner or later.

He'd have to move to a bigger club first before any of this would happen too, well at least you'd think that would have to be the case.

Sean_RedDevil · 29th February 2012, 06:56

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Originally Posted by KM

Yeah just because he chooses Scotland, now he plays "Mickey Mouse" football. Not being bitter at all then.

They haven't qualified for a tournament since 1998...........they're playing "Mickey Mouse" football.

KM · 29th February 2012, 07:40

England haven't won anything from 1966 and have largely been average in the tournaments. By that criteria, all the english players are also playing the mickey mouse football.

Ferguson · 29th February 2012, 08:33

At least England are in the tournaments even if they fail to do well in them.

Strange decision really for someone who has grown up in England.

I have a Scottish father, but if I had the talent it'd be the U.S. I'd play for because it's where I grew up and more importantly there's more chances of playing in the World Cup for the U.S. If he's not good enough for England, then Phillips might as well have saved his body the punishment of extra matches played on an International level to no purpose.

There must be more to this story like his grandfather is campaigning hard for him to play for Scotland or some family reason for loving Scotland more.

Sarni · 29th February 2012, 12:45

I don't understand players who pick their national sides based on how much game time they're going to get. Either you represent YOUR country that you feel connections with or not. At club level you can pick like that, at international level I don't get it. That's why players like Perquis and Obraniak will always be a mystery to me.

londonredmaniac · 1st March 2012, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Sarni

I don't understand players who pick their national sides based on how much game time they're going to get. Either you represent YOUR country that you feel connections with or not. At club level you can pick like that, at international level I don't get it. That's why players like Perquis and Obraniak will always be a mystery to me.

I've only done a quick read, is there anywhere where he speaks about game time?

londonredmaniac · 1st March 2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

His choice to play Mickey Mouse football.

Arrogance.

KingEric7 · 1st March 2012, 12:55

Can't blame him for wanting to stay away from the absolute shower of shite that is our English national team. The whole thing's a circus. It's embarassing.

The Neviller · 1st March 2012, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Ferguson

At least England are in the tournaments even if they fail to do well in them.

Strange decision really for someone who has grown up in England.

I have a Scottish father, but if I had the talent it'd be the U.S. I'd play for because it's where I grew up and more importantly there's more chances of playing in the World Cup for the U.S. If he's not good enough for England, then Phillips might as well have saved his body the punishment of extra matches played on an International level to no purpose.
There must be more to this story like his grandfather is campaigning hard for him to play for Scotland or some family reason for loving Scotland more.

So players shouldn't bother playing International football for countries who traditionally don't do well at International Football? Maybe he believes in his ability to improve Scotland? Maybe he feels this Scottish generation have a good chance of doing better than past generations?

If you're asked to represent a country and you are illegible to do so, why should you not play international football purely because it isn't for one of the bigger nations? Smaller nations have a place in International football too. These posts criticising someone for choosing to play for a smaller nation smack of arrogance to me.

londonredmaniac · 1st March 2012, 13:13

He might be happier playing for Scotland...

I was born, raised and still live in England. If I was good enough to represent my country...it would never be an England shirt I'd wear...so it's not always that simple.

towcester_red · 1st March 2012, 13:17

I really dont get it to be honest. How someone can be born in Aylesbury, live his life in England and then decide he wants to play for Scotland.

Im English born and bred but I have welsh relatives, wouldnt make me want to play for them in the slightlest.

londonredmaniac · 1st March 2012, 13:18

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Originally Posted by towcester_red

I really dont get it to be honest. How someone can be born in Aylesbury, live his life in England and then decide he wants to play for Scotland.

Im English born and bred but I have welsh relatives, wouldnt make me want to play for them in the slightlest.

Me mum and dad are both Irish.

I was born and bred in England. I'd wear the green shirt with pride..I couldn't give a fuck whether England win or lose to be honest.

The Neviller · 1st March 2012, 13:19

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Originally Posted by towcester_red

I really dont get it to be honest. How someone can be born in Aylesbury, live his life in England and then decide he wants to play for Scotland.

Im English born and bred but I have welsh relatives, wouldnt make me want to play for them in the slightlest.

Plenty of Irish players, past and present, haven't actually been from Ireland. If he was asked by Scotland to play, and felt that he wanted to do it then why not? Maybe they made him feel more wanted than England did. Maybe his Scottish heritage means something to him. I'm sure he has his reasons, and if they're justified in his eyes then that's all that really matters. It's a personal choice, he's chosen what feels right for him.

londonredmaniac · 1st March 2012, 13:20

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Originally Posted by The Neviller

Plenty of Irish players, past and present, haven't actually been from Ireland. If he was asked by Scotland to play, and felt that he wanted to do it then why not? Maybe they made him feel more wanted than England did. Maybe his Scottish heritage means something to him. I'm sure he has his reasons, and if they're justified in his eyes then that's all that really matters. It's a personal choice, he's chosen what feels right for him.

Quite agree.

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1st January 2011, 20:55	#2 (permalink)
Red Defence First Team Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: “United stands for attacking, attractive football played at high speed, with one-touch passing combinations, individual skill and unpredictability. That’s all conducted at pace, with intent.” Posts: 7,636	Are you banned from the football forum then?

2nd January 2011, 00:44	#4 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,978	I've noticed him as well. He looks like a tidy signing for Blackpool. He's only 19 and he's causing plenty of problems for the opponents he's faced so far. I think he's at the right club for his current development anyway and their footballing style suits his wing play. I hear he's quite capable of playing on either wing so he would do well to follow the Ashley Young route of development.

9th January 2012, 22:48	#6 (permalink)
GledTheRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boozer Posts: 4,184	One year on and he's progressing nicely, looks a top prospect.

10th January 2012, 11:47	#7 (permalink)
::sonny:: First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milan Posts: 5,469	Interesting one

10th January 2012, 11:53	#8 (permalink)
RedRover Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,383	Only recently got in the teamat Blackpool - had been on loan at Sheff wed (I think). Looks decent - big, fast a decent finisher. Was linked with a few clubs last season if I remember correctly.

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Stobzilla Official Team Perv Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Ham (SM League) Posts: 7,193	Scored a couple hat-tricks recently hasn't he ? Or at least been on a good run of goal scoring form.

8th February 2012, 02:23	#14 (permalink)
GledTheRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boozer Posts: 4,184	Banging em in, bound for the top flight this lad.

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Sally Cinnamon First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I'm a blowfish. I'm a BLOWFISH, YEAH. Blowfishin' this up. Posts: 5,652	He's a cleaver player - looks sharp.

8th February 2012, 03:45	#17 (permalink)
GledTheRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boozer Posts: 4,184	He's about as sharp as you are predictable,

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Flying Fox First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: When they're on the pitch, we don't know which is which. Viva Da Silva! Posts: 7,841	cutting edge commentary

14th February 2012, 03:45	#19 (permalink)
Sean_RedDevil Twitter bot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham + Londinium Posts: 9,977	It's not confirmed but i've heard he has agreed to play for Scotland, he could be in the squad for the Slovenia game in two weeks. Pearce was in Blackpool in the last week. I'm not happy about this one.

21st February 2012, 12:06	#20 (permalink)
londonredmaniac I suffer delusions of grandeur Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The announcer and referee of Gaz Vs DJS the meet! Posts: 12,359	Just won Young Player of the month award. Good lad.

21st February 2012, 12:08	#21 (permalink)
towcester_red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wayne rooney wonderland Posts: 3,951	Always liked the look of him, still only 20. Could be a top player

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londonredmaniac I suffer delusions of grandeur Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The announcer and referee of Gaz Vs DJS the meet! Posts: 12,359	Watch him go to fucking Liverpool and we'll hate the twunt

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KM First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Q.P.R Posts: 14,862	He has been included in the latest Scotland's squad.

29th February 2012, 03:30	#26 (permalink)
KM First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Q.P.R Posts: 14,862	Yeah just because he chooses Scotland, now he plays "Mickey Mouse" football. Not being bitter at all then.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ONE SONG! we've only got one song... we've only got one song Posts: 18,475	Can you blame him? How long would it take for him to break into the England XI? Right now he's competing against at least half a dozen established players, not to mention youngsters like the OX who will no doubt be claiming a place as their own sooner or later. He'd have to move to a bigger club first before any of this would happen too, well at least you'd think that would have to be the case.

29th February 2012, 07:40	#29 (permalink)
KM First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Q.P.R Posts: 14,862	England haven't won anything from 1966 and have largely been average in the tournaments. By that criteria, all the english players are also playing the mickey mouse football.

29th February 2012, 08:33	#30 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,690	At least England are in the tournaments even if they fail to do well in them. Strange decision really for someone who has grown up in England. I have a Scottish father, but if I had the talent it'd be the U.S. I'd play for because it's where I grew up and more importantly there's more chances of playing in the World Cup for the U.S. If he's not good enough for England, then Phillips might as well have saved his body the punishment of extra matches played on an International level to no purpose. There must be more to this story like his grandfather is campaigning hard for him to play for Scotland or some family reason for loving Scotland more.

29th February 2012, 12:45	#31 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 21,629	I don't understand players who pick their national sides based on how much game time they're going to get. Either you represent YOUR country that you feel connections with or not. At club level you can pick like that, at international level I don't get it. That's why players like Perquis and Obraniak will always be a mystery to me.

1st March 2012, 12:55	#34 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 18,941	Can't blame him for wanting to stay away from the absolute shower of shite that is our English national team. The whole thing's a circus. It's embarassing.

1st March 2012, 13:13	#36 (permalink)
londonredmaniac I suffer delusions of grandeur Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The announcer and referee of Gaz Vs DJS the meet! Posts: 12,359	He might be happier playing for Scotland... I was born, raised and still live in England. If I was good enough to represent my country...it would never be an England shirt I'd wear...so it's not always that simple.

1st March 2012, 13:17	#37 (permalink)
towcester_red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wayne rooney wonderland Posts: 3,951	I really dont get it to be honest. How someone can be born in Aylesbury, live his life in England and then decide he wants to play for Scotland. Im English born and bred but I have welsh relatives, wouldnt make me want to play for them in the slightlest.