Phil Gilchrist
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Philip Alexander "Phil" Gilchrist (born 25 August 1973) is an English footballer and was manager
at Woking
. He plays as a defender
. He currently plays for Quorn
in the Northern Premier League Division One South
.
from Hartlepool United
for £100,000 in February 1995. He soon formed one of the best defensive partnerships ever seen at The Manor Ground, alongside Matt Elliott, and it was this partnership that formed the basis for the promotion winning side of 1995–96
.
Predominantly left sided, Gilchrist continued to flourish after the sale of Elliott, and moved on to Leicester
for £500,000 in 2000. In total he had made 201 starts for the U's in his first spell, scoring eleven goals.
Gilchrist made 23 Premier League starts for Leicester before moving on to West Bromwich Albion
for £500,000 in March 2001. He made his debut for Albion in a 2–1 win over Tranmere Rovers
on 25 March 2001. He was a regular during 2001–02, forming part of a solid defence which notched up a club record 27 clean sheets and helping Albion win promotion to the Premiership. In all, Gilchrist made over 100 appearances for Albion in all competitions.
Three years later he joined Rotherham United
, initially on a month's loan. Gilchrist made his debut for the Millers in a 1-0 defeat away at Derby County
on 13 March 2004. The success of his loan spell led to a permanent move. Rotherham released Gilchrist in May 2006.
Gilchrist returned to Oxford in June 2006 for his second spell at the club, and was made club captain (with Barry Quinn
as team captain). Gilchrist announced his retirement from football on 6 December 2007.
However, in May 2008, he was appointed as assistant-manager at Conference National
club Woking
, where it was shortly after announced he would be registered as a player. In September 2008 it was announced that following the departure of Kim Grant
as manager, Gilchrist and Andy Cook were to be placed in temporary charge of Woking. On 23 September 2008, he was confirmed as the permanent manager until the end of the season. However, Woking sacked him on 2 April 2009.
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
at Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
. He plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He currently plays for Quorn
Quorn F.C.
Quorn Football Club is an English football club based in the village of Quorn, near Loughborough, Leicestershire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South.-History:...
in the Northern Premier League Division One South
Northern Premier League Division One South
Division One South is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 4 of the National League System, placing it seven divisions below the Premier League...
.
Career
Gilchrist first joined Oxford UnitedOxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
from Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
for £100,000 in February 1995. He soon formed one of the best defensive partnerships ever seen at The Manor Ground, alongside Matt Elliott, and it was this partnership that formed the basis for the promotion winning side of 1995–96
1995-96 in English football
- Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title....
.
Predominantly left sided, Gilchrist continued to flourish after the sale of Elliott, and moved on to Leicester
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
for £500,000 in 2000. In total he had made 201 starts for the U's in his first spell, scoring eleven goals.
Gilchrist made 23 Premier League starts for Leicester before moving on to West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
for £500,000 in March 2001. He made his debut for Albion in a 2–1 win over Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
on 25 March 2001. He was a regular during 2001–02, forming part of a solid defence which notched up a club record 27 clean sheets and helping Albion win promotion to the Premiership. In all, Gilchrist made over 100 appearances for Albion in all competitions.
Three years later he joined Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, initially on a month's loan. Gilchrist made his debut for the Millers in a 1-0 defeat away at Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on 13 March 2004. The success of his loan spell led to a permanent move. Rotherham released Gilchrist in May 2006.
Gilchrist returned to Oxford in June 2006 for his second spell at the club, and was made club captain (with Barry Quinn
Barry Quinn
Barry Scott Quinn is an Irish footballer, currently out of contract. His position is DefenderQuinn was signed up by Coventry City in August 1996 as a trainee from Manortown United. He went on to appear seventy-four times for the club...
as team captain). Gilchrist announced his retirement from football on 6 December 2007.
However, in May 2008, he was appointed as assistant-manager at Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
, where it was shortly after announced he would be registered as a player. In September 2008 it was announced that following the departure of Kim Grant
Kim Grant (footballer)
Kimberley Tyrone "Kim" Grant is a Ghanaian former footballer and is the manager of F.C. Takoradi. Grant has been involved in professional football for over 18 years, playing in European and Asian leagues.-Club career:...
as manager, Gilchrist and Andy Cook were to be placed in temporary charge of Woking. On 23 September 2008, he was confirmed as the permanent manager until the end of the season. However, Woking sacked him on 2 April 2009.