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Philip Ifil

Philip Ifil

English footballer

Philip Nathan Ifil (born 18 November 1986) is an English former professional footballer of Saint Lucia descent[2] who played as a defender. His former clubs include Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, Southampton, Colchester United and Dagenham & Redbridge.

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Career

Born in Willesden, London, Ifil attended Gladstone Park Primary School and Willesden High as a schoolboy. His mother is Greek-Cypriot and his father is from the West Indies. He played for Springfield Football Club based in Kingsbury, London before signing for Tottenham Hotspur as a teenager.[citation needed]

A full-back, he made his debut for Tottenham Hotspur against Liverpool on the first day of the 2004–05 season,[3] and went on to make three appearances in the Premier League. His first two games came in the 2004–05 season, including the aforementioned Liverpool game and playing the full 90 minutes of a 1–0 win against Newcastle United at St James' Park.[4] He had to wait two and a half years until April 2007 for his third appearance in the 2006–07 season in the teams' 3–3 draw with Wigan Athletic.[5]

He represented England U20 at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. On 28 September 2007 he joined English Championship side Southampton on a three-month loan deal. On 10 January 2008 he was transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Colchester United for an undisclosed six figure fee, with various add-ons.[6]

At the start of December 2009 Ifil had yet to score his first career goal, however this was to change when he scored two goals in as many games against Brighton on 11 December 2009[7] and Southend United on Boxing Day 2009.[8]

On 10 September 2010, Ifil joined Dagenham & Redbridge for a one-year contract and made his debut away against Bournemouth in League One a day later.[9] In May 2011 Dagenham announced the release of Ifil at the end of his contract.[10] In July 2011, Ifil was signed by Kettering Town manager Morell Maison after impressing in pre-season.[11][12]

Ifil joined Wrexham on trial in the hope of winning a contract with the Welsh club in January 2013.[13]

As of December 2020 he was playing for Sun Sports Athletic in the Watford Sunday League.[14] He began the 2021–22 season with Oxhey Jets of the Spartans South Midlands Premier Division.[15]

Family

He is the brother of fellow professional footballer, Jerel Ifil.

Career statistics

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  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. One appearance in FA Trophy; one appearance in Northamptonshire Senior Cup

References

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    Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
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    "Philip Ifil :: Philip Nathan Ifil ::". www.thefinalball.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  3. [3]
    "Spurs 1–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 14 August 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
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    "Newcastle 0–1 Tottenham". BBC Sport. 21 August 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  5. [5]
    "Wigan 3–3 Tottenham". BBC Sport. 15 April 2007. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
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    "Ifil Makes It Two". www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 10 January 2008.
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    "Brighton 1 – 2 Colchester". BBC. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
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    "Southend 1 – 2 Colchester". BBC. 26 December 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  9. [9]
    "Daggers make Signing". Daggenham & Redbridge Official Website. 10 September 2010. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  10. [10]
    "Relegated Dagenham and Redbridge release quartet". BBC Sport. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
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    "England - P. Ifil - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  13. [13]
    "Ifil joins up with Dragons". FR. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  14. [14]
    "Premier Division two top both win as Watford Sunday League resumes". Watford Observer. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
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    "Phillip Ifil player stats | Spartan South Midlands Football League". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2004/2005 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2005/2006 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2006/2007 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2007/2008 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2008/2009 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2009/2010 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "Phil Ifil | Football Stats | Season 2010/2011 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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    "England - P. Ifil - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
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