Philip Ernest Summerill (born 20 November 1947) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Ernest Summerill | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1963–1964 | Birmingham City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1973 | Birmingham City | 118 | (46) |
| 1973–1974 | Huddersfield Town | 54 | (11) |
| 1974–1977 | Millwall | 87 | (20) |
| 1977–1979 | Wimbledon | 31 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Summerill was born in Erdington, Birmingham. He spent the major part of his professional career at Birmingham City, whom he joined from school.[2] He was their leading scorer for three successive seasons from 1968–69 to 1970–71,[3] and contributed to their promotion to the Football League First Division in 1972.[2] He went on to play League football for Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon,[1] and for several more years in non-League football. He later worked for Birmingham City Council in football development and coaching.[2]
Honours
edit- with Birmingham City
- Second Division promotion 1972
- with Wimbledon
- Fourth Division promotion 1979
References
edit- ^ a b "Phil Summerill". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, pp. 204–06.
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