Mark Phillips

[Cuthbert]

It's not a centre back's job to leave a winger uncontested at a corner

You are right Les, it is also a centre back’s job to header the ball clear when a cross comes in before his attacking opponent gets a head on the ball.

Do you honestly think a good centre back would have not headed that cross clear?

I actually think Phillips will improve with the more games he plays but I don’t think he is at the level Wilson is at, and that was the point.

 

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

You are right Les, it is also a centre back’s job to header the ball clear when a cross comes in before his attacking opponent gets a head on the ball.

Do you honestly think a good centre back would have not headed that cross clear?

I actually think Phillips will improve with the more games he plays but I don’t think he is at the level Wilson is at, and that was the point.

What utter bolloxs!! What bloody chance did he have to clear that? It was laid on a plate because the whole team switched off. Why blame him?? I too thought Wilson was outstanding but don't start a witchhunt on his replacement just for the sake of it!!! I despair!!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Phillips has done nothing wrong and deserves praise for his efforts so far. I will be the first to say he is poo but he hasn't looked it at all, the bloke is probably loving just playing again after his injury and his upbeat appearance during his bench sitting days at GP was a credit to him IMO.

 

[Cuthbert]

What utter bolloxs!! What bloody chance did he have to clear that? It was laid on a plate because the whole team switched off. Why blame him?? I too thought Wilson was outstanding but don't start a witchhunt on his replacement just for the sake of it!!! I despair!!

I did not realise that I am starting a witch-hunt and I am very disappointed that you have taken my comments out of context. Using foul language at me is not fair either.
In no terms am I slating the guy for the sake of it. I just felt he could have done better in terms of defending that cross. That applies for all of the players in the box at that time as well. The reason why I am specifically mentioning Wilson is because this thread is about Wilson. Surely you must understand that.
Our opinions differ but that is life, accept it.

I actually think Wilson will be a good defender for Brentford (I’ve already said this in a previous post) and I think Scott should pursue playing him at the back as he will only get better.

I actually think Phillips will improve with the more games he plays.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

The reason why I am specifically mentioning Wilson is because this thread is about Wilson. Surely you must understand that.
Our opinions differ but that is life, accept it.

It's not but we'll let it pass. I think most Bees fans would put Wilson on their wish list ahead of Phillips but we're unlikely to get that happy choice.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

I did not realise that I am starting a witch-hunt .

No witch-hunt from me, the more voices the better but I think you are very wrong on this one and will take pleasure in telling you.If I agreed with with you then I might have been quiet but that would be boring.

 

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

I did not realise that I am starting a witch-hunt and I am very disappointed that you have taken my comments out of context. Using foul language at me is not fair either.
In no terms am I slating the guy for the sake of it. I just felt he could have done better in terms of defending that cross.

Genuine apologies if my language upset you. Let me remove the words bollox & replace with "nonsense" & remove the word "bloody" completely. The rest I stand by but do recognise that you have stated that you have no wish to start a witch-hunt. Let's support the lad as he settles in.

 

[Cuthbert]

Good post Newport Pagnell Bee and I will do my very best to support Phillips when I watch the Bees play.
I really hope he becomes an instrumental player for us.

 

[maddogging]

he strikes me as an uncomplicated defender, which suits me just fine

 

[North London Bee]

Done nothing wrong to date. Good solid uncomplicated defender with some nous and even a bit of pace. Good start.

 

[Markybee]

Also hit some really good long passes yesterday.

 

[nick logan]

He has slotted in nicely. Good player who if he stays fit will be better than most in this division.

 

[shouldbee]

He has slotted in nicely. Good player who if he stays fit will be better than most in this division.

Definately

 

[robBEEh]

This man has come into the side as a result of James Wilson returning to Bristol City. He has quietly gone about his business and formed a good partnership with Alan Bennett.

He reads the game well, is a strong tackler and is only let down, in common with Bennett, Osborne and sometimes Dickson, by his distribution because they all bring the ball down and try to play it when better decision making would have = hoof!!

He deserves a little bit of the plaudits because he's not likely to get them otherwise although, to be fair, he can look dangerous at corners

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

This man has come into the side as a result of James Wilson returning to Bristol City. He has quietly gone about his business and formed a good partnership with Alan Bennett.

He reads the game well, is a strong tackler and is only let down, in common with Bennett, Osborne and sometimes Dickson, by his distribution because they all bring the ball down and try to play it when better decision making would have = hoof!!

He deserves a little bit of the plaudits because he's not likely to get them otherwise although, to be fair, he can look dangerous at corners

He is very eager to score his first goal for Brentford ;-)
You can hopefully read an interview with Mark Phillips this coming Saturday in the Chesterfield programme ... if we play them this coming Saturday.

 

[wanderer paul]

nope, that'll have to wait! but well done to Mark Phillips, he's had some very steady games and has gone about his job at CB quietly and with confidence. Here's to more of the same.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

What a find, never gets many votes on MOM threads but this minimum 7 out of 10 merchant has been superb. He can hardly walk but can certainly run and is part of the best CB partnership in our league.

 

[wanderer paul]

What a find, never gets many votes on MOM threads but this minimum 7 out of 10 merchant has been superb. He can hardly walk but can certainly run and is part of the best CB partnership in our league.

totally agree.

once wycombe sold Wiliamson to watford, the Bees now have probably the best 2 CB's in the Division.

 

[Baltipie]

What a find, never gets many votes on MOM threads but this minimum 7 out of 10 merchant has been superb. He can hardly walk but can certainly run and is part of the best CB partnership in our league.

He's been fantastic hasn't he. just goes about the job with little fuss. And to think we were all worried about James Wilson going back. With BJ and KO as back up, we have an embarrassment of riches for this league.

 

[jlove]

As a pair, Phillips and Alan Bennett are just so solid; calm, assured, experienced and absolutely no-nonsense defending. This transmits even with a less experienced partner, like Karleigh, and it is the basis of our success this season. We need to keep that pairing going next season, too...

 

[shouldbee]

As a pair, Phillips and Alan Bennett are just so solid; calm, assured, experienced and absolutely no-nonsense defending. This transmits even with a less experienced partner, like Karleigh, and it is the basis of our success this season. We need to keep that pairing going next season, too...

Alan Bennett has been getting all the praise and deservedly so, but Mark Phillips has been excellent. Never puts a foot wrong and reads the game superbly well, both these 2 will easily cope in league one or probably even higher.

 

[Ascot Bee]

The match report from a certain Berkshire based correspondent at the Woking pre-season friendly has officially been upgraded from 'astute' to 'genius' (by himself)

"A good work-out but Woking were a very poor side. Opening 20 minutes were tight and competitive but from then on our midfield took command. We created and missed a number of good chances before half time, the second half was one way traffic for all but the last few minutes.

Several good performances, the two trialist centre backs both did well, Phillips is probably the one that we need more because of the experience that he brings but Wilson looks the better football player.

The most exciting thing that I have seen this pre-season is the genuine pace that we have up front and out wide. Here's hoping."

 

[Brentford Bob]

What a find, never gets many votes on MOM threads but this minimum 7 out of 10 merchant has been superb. He can hardly walk but can certainly run and is part of the best CB partnership in our league.

Unsung hero IMHO.

 

[mundee4england]

Phillips has been very impressive since coming into the side. I had concerns when Wilson went back but Phillips is extremely solid and just gets the job done with very few mis-judgements or errors.

He and Bennett make a great CB partnership and I hope we have them both next year in L1!

 

[Doovster]

Phillips is quality, sign him up now, was he on a one year with an option for a second ?

 

[GP200]

...................feel sorry for Mr Phillips......has done nothing wrong and looks like not featuring in the run in.......................

 

[Bee49]

...................feel sorry for Mr Phillips......has done nothing wrong and looks like not featuring in the run in.......................

Oh yes he wiill, courtesy of Sandy Powell.:nutty:

Can you hear me,mother.

 

[GP200]

...................feel sorry for Mr Phillips......has done nothing wrong and looks like not featuring in the run in.......................

..............maybe he will now....................

 

[shouldbee]

Phillips was rock solid when he came today. He's been one of our most reliable defenders as has done nothing wrong, now he's back for the final lap and this Saturday when we clinch promotion

 

[robBEEh]

Fantastic professional. Came on and won some massive headers as if he'd been on the pitch all game. Not a bad stand-in for the last 5 games

 

[Bigbee]

Phillips was rock solid when he came today.

 

[brighton bee]

Phillips was rock solid when he came today.

Oh my!

 

[rambo]

Sounded like he was very good when getting on yesterday, could quite easliy have been below par after getting dropped. At least he will now enjoy the last few games on the field now which is where he deserved to be

 

[blunstone]

Oh yes he wiill, courtesy of Sandy Powell.:nutty:

Can you hear me,mother.

nobody under 90 will understand who sandy powell was ..... hee hee

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Mark is down at Eltham Town FC on the 26th of June.

 

[jharvey85]

Mark is down at Eltham Town FC on the 26th of June.

Why's that then?

 

[Simon C]

Comment from him in today's Chron suggests he'll probably stay

 

[lanceybaby]

Why's that then?

We've been gazumped!

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

Why's that then?

Giving out trophies and awards etc to their young players.

 

[wanderer paul]

http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...s-pens-new-brentford-fc-deal-109642-24018460/

signed new deal according to the Chronicle.

i keep forgetting that 'Newsbot' !!!

 

[westy]

Great News!

 

[TwickenhamBEE]

If it's true then absolute brilliant

 

[Downbeat Bee]

Good news - I think he was better than almost anyone expected last year

 

[Bungy Bee]

Pleased about Phillips staying....impressed with his display v Darlo.....really up for it.....

 

[brighton bee]

instead of bennett or as well as though?......

 

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

instead of bennett or as well as though?......

Good question. I'm a worrier by nature & I can't help but feel that it's all gone far too quiet as far as Mr Bennett is concerned. Let's hope all the previous promising reports that he was to sign, come to fruition.

 

[brighton bee]

maybe an alternative question is: If Phillips and Bennett DO both sign will that be it or will we look to bring one more in?

 

[GP200]

.............................good news............................

 

[Rainbrander Bee]

Really good news! He will not be the most exciting signing this month, but could prove to be a very important one!

 

[Gee Bee]

maybe an alternative question is: If Phillips and Bennett DO both sign will that be it or will we look to bring one more in?

One more additional CB in I would suspect. Blackett might be the best option as he can also cover at LB if required.