Mark Phillips

[southey]

good point and a fair one would have thought brentford would be a better footballing side with Wilson in it though but then football is all about opinions its a petty things could not have been handled in a better way though

 

[jlove]

Recently, we've had Leon Legge proving that he has a head for the long ball punts; we've got Bennett fit again and on the bench, Phillips back in training and Osborne in the stands. If we can secure Pim for a little longer, then Wilson is surplus to requirements. He was diabolical against Wycombe, paired up on the right with Karleigh. We need cover at right back and it's better to get a right back to do that. If we can secure Pim, then he and Phillips has got to be our best pairing, except when we're expecting an aerial bombardment.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

good point and a fair one would have thought brentford would be a better footballing side with Wilson in it though but then football is all about opinions its a petty things could not have been handled in a better way though

"could not" or "could"?

My view is that I would've played Wilson in every game in his time at the club but then I just turn up every other Saturday so obviously don't have the same insight as a manager. For what it's worth, I would have loved to have seen him here permanently and therefore hope he goes on to have a good career.

 

[southey]

Recently, we've had Leon Legge proving that he has a head for the long ball punts; we've got Bennett fit again and on the bench, Phillips back in training and Osborne in the stands. If we can secure Pim for a little longer, then Wilson is surplus to requirements. He was diabolical against Wycombe, paired up on the right with Karleigh. We need cover at right back and it's better to get a right back to do that. If we can secure Pim, then he and Phillips has got to be our best pairing, except when we're expecting an aerial bombardment.

diabolical is a bit harsh I thought he had a poor game but so did the other 10

 

[abee]

wilson has been sent back to bristol surplus to requirments

James Wilson has been with Bristol City this week as he is carrying an injury and they are taking a look at the problem. He has not been sent back as surplus to requirements.

Andy Scott refers to the injury in his interview on the official website :

James Wilson picked up a strain in his gluteal area so we are monitoring his progress as well.

 

[JTofBFC]

"could not" or "could"?

My view is that I would've played Wilson in every game in his time at the club but then I just turn up every other Saturday so obviously don't have the same insight as a manager. For what it's worth, I would have loved to have seen him here permanently and therefore hope he goes on to have a good career.

Accept he is injured at the mo but I don't agree with him having been left out several times recently. Too good for that.

Hope it doesn't turn out to be another Simon Cox scenario .

 

[shouldbee]

Accept he is injured at the mo but I don't agree with him having been left out several times recently. Too good for that.

Hope it doesn't turn out to be another Simon Cox scenario .

I would love to see us sign him, then he and Legge can become the best central defenders in Div 3

 

[Low End Bee]

Is he still here?

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

Is he still here?

Yes.

 

[North London Bee]

I hope we can get him out on loan. Love to say the same about Karleigh too but he is our only cover at right back

 

[bonafidebee]

phillips saying he wants a loan move is admiting he isnt good enough for the first team. he could stay and fight for a place. he doesnt think thats a fight he can win.

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

phillips saying he wants a loan move is admiting he isnt good enough for the first team. he could stay and fight for a place. he doesnt think thats a fight he can win.

Bit of a harsh judgement IMHO. Hard to fight for a place when you can't get on the pitch. Better that he gets a few games under his belt in a loan spell

 

[nick logan]

phillips saying he wants a loan move is admiting he isnt good enough for the first team. he could stay and fight for a place. he doesnt think thats a fight he can win.

Not at all, after missing so much football in the last few years, obviously he wants to play. What lots of people seem to be forgetting is how good his performances were before the Exeter game. He played injured had his first poor game and went off with a bad injury at half time. Be more than happy with Mark coming back in should we pick up an injury.

 

[blunstone]

phillips saying he wants a loan move is admiting he isnt good enough for the first team. he could stay and fight for a place. he doesnt think thats a fight he can win.

that is uncalled for.

 

[HanwellHavoc]

Mark Phillips is a good ,solid player. One of the stars of last season IMHO. Admittedly he struggles with injuries, but when fit (and given a chance A.S.!) he is quality.

 

[hanworthbee]

Have to move one of him or Bennett on as we are paying them for nothing at the moment, clearly Andy does not rate them as he continuously gets a loan in to partner Leon and you dont need 3 replacements for the first two choices and I'd keep Karleigh as he can also play RB and then you have Wood or Blake as a replacement LB

 

[2826 claire]

phillips saying he wants a loan move is admiting he isnt good enough for the first team. he could stay and fight for a place. he doesnt think thats a fight he can win.

And where exactly did he say that?

I think you'll find that what he said is that he wants to play for Brentford and that he feels that he should be based on his performances before his injury, in training and in the reserve matches he has played. Going on loan is an option but the last one.

Maybe next time you should try reading the whole article and not just the attention grabbing, incorrect headline.

 

[shouldbee]

Mark Phillips is a good ,solid player. One of the stars of last season IMHO. Admittedly he struggles with injuries, but when fit (and given a chance A.S.!) he is quality.

Mark Phillips was our best centre back before he got injured, I would be happy to see him and Legge as our 2 central defenders. IMO we have too many central defenders and if we have to loan out anyone I would send Osborne and Bennett out before MP

 

[GP200]

...............will find it hard to regain his centre back spot at the moment.............patience maybe...............

 

[North London Bee]

I think that Phillips had a fine season in the 4th Division and also stayed fitter for longer than expected.

I also believe that that was his level and if we are to try and establish ourself as an upper midtable 3rd division team then he like several others from last year will not prove consistently good enough.

At his age he needs to play and better he finds another club and prove us/me wrong.

How many of us would prefer bennett and Phillips as our first chice pairing rather than Legge and Smith?

Not too many I suspect.

 

[aawharris]

would prefer Mark Phillips to stay as cover and let AB go on loan,would free a fair bit of money up for the elusive striker we need!

 

[Beeky38]

How many of us would prefer Bennett and Phillips as our first chice pairing rather than Legge and Smith?

Not too many I suspect.

You mean apart from Phillips and Bennett?

But seriously friends, Phillips is an honest and decent lower league CB. Like quite a few in this current squad, he's more than good enough for League Two, but not quite good enough for the top half of League One. I like the guy and from what I've seen, think he's been an excellent pro for Brentford. He had to bide his time last season when Wilson came in, and then, when dropped for the return of Darren Powell, stepped back into the breach when Powell got himself stupidly sent off at Bournemouth. He could've sulked himself into oblivion, but Phillips came back, did a sterling job and was there to collect his championship medal. This season has again seen him plagued with injury and that is probably his biggest problem.

If he does move on, he should go with our thanks and best wishes.

 

[readingbee]

You mean apart from Phillips and Bennett?

But seriously friends, Phillips is an honest and decent lower league CB. Like quite a few in this current squad, he's more than good enough for League Two, but not quite good enough for the top half of League One. I like the guy and from what I've seen, think he's been an excellent pro for Brentford. He had to bide his time last season when Wilson came in, and then, when dropped for the return of Darren Powell, stepped back into the breach when Powell got himself stupidly sent off at Bournemouth. He could've sulked himself into oblivion, but Phillips came back, did a sterling job and was there to collect his championship medal. This season has again seen him plagued with injury and that is probably his biggest problem.

If he does move on, he should go with our thanks and best wishes.

 

[nick logan]

I think that Phillips had a fine season in the 4th Division and also stayed fitter for longer than expected.

I also believe that that was his level and if we are to try and establish ourself as an upper midtable 3rd division team then he like several others from last year will not prove consistently good enough.

At his age he needs to play and better he finds another club and prove us/me wrong.

How many of us would prefer bennett and Phillips as our first chice pairing rather than Legge and Smith?

Not too many I suspect.

Phillips has already played many games at this level comfortably for Millwall. He was also our best defender this season until he got injured.

 

[North London Bee]

Phillips has already played many games at this level comfortably for Millwall. He was also our best defender this season until he got injured.

It's all about opinions isn't it.

I think he was more than decent last season and average this season - which is not to say that he wasn't playing better than Bennett who was awful in the first half of the season.

I would be happy for him to be a squad player but do not think MP is good or fit enough to play in a team that has ambitions above and beyond mid table in our division.

 

[Ghost]

I would be happy for him to be a squad player but do not think MP is good or fit enough to play in a team that has ambitions above and beyond mid table in our division.

I would go along with that, an extra yard of pace and he'd be fine

 

[jharvey85]

Cheers Mark. A very good defender. Shame about the injuries. I reckon we might be seeing him as an opposition player next season. Thanks for the injury time equaliser against Notts County and some excellent performances in the two seasons you were here.

 

[bees78039991]

good luck finding a new club mark

 

[nick logan]

good luck finding a new club mark

Who says he is going anywhere ?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Who says he is going anywhere ?

He's not been offered a new contract.

 

[nick logan]

He's not been offered a new contract.

Cheers Les, sorry just looked at reatined list. Bit gutted actually , i like Phillips.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Cheers Les, sorry just looked at reatined list. Bit gutted actually , i like Phillips.

So did I - I would've thought long term fitness might be an issue though.

 

[Glenisterbee]

Its a shame. He was excellent in our promotion season. Sorry to see him go.

 

[Salford Bee]

Goodbye and good luck Mark.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Cheers Mark !

 

[maddogging]

always remembered by me for the injury time equaliser against Notts County when that **** Attwell tried everything in his powers to stop us

 

[londondude]

Good Luck Mark......Hope you find another club in League 1/2. You deserve it!

 

[alexcavell]

He should have no problem finding a club at this level, but Karleigh's recent performances (and lower wages) have probably swung it. He's had 2 very good seasons and will be remembered for the goal vs Notts County and performance at right-back at Elland Road. I'm sure he'll get a good reception as opposed to "Brentford reject" when we see him next at Griffin Park. Leon Legge to take his number 5 shirt?

 

[GP200]

....................good luck to Mark.....................

 

[King Bee]

Very best of luck Mark

 

[longdistancebee]

Yes - 100% behind the above. I think if we were a richer club he would have been kept as second-string, but we simply cannot afford the luxury of cover for every position.

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

Good luck to him.

Would have been a reasonable 3rd or 4th choice CB, but injury record may count against anyone who won't be first choice

 

[aawharris]

Good luck Mark, thanks for everything, top player and top bloke

 

[Brentford Bob]

to all the above.

Some real gutsy performances in the last couple of seasons. Good luck to you, Mark.

 

[Dazza]

Best of luck to Mark, was our best defender early season until Exeter away. Sad to see him leave, but understandable with the form of Leon and karleigh

 

[burnhambee]

Very best of luck Mark . You helped get this club back on its feet again !

 

[condorman]

Good luck fella and thanks for your form at the start of this season when others struggled to make the grade

 

[2826 claire]

Good luck fella and thanks for your form at the start of this season when others struggled to make the grade

Unless we have some great signings on the horizon I think this is short sighted and may bite us in the arse.

Legge has been great but still fairly inexperienced. Karleigh is hit and miss but hopefully can continue his recent form. Bennett...well unless his time at Wycombe has transformed him, is not particularly reliable in this division. So without some solid experience coming in, I think this is going to be a great loss and hope we don't live to regret it.

 

[WisBee]

..................... all of the above - best of luck in finding a new club Mark, you did us proud....................

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

Very best of luck Mark . You helped get this club back on its feet again !

Here Here. Thanks alot Mark.