West Brom hero Kevin Phillips agrees terms for new management job in England
West Brom hero Kevin Phillips has taken charge as AFC Fylde’s new head coach, the National League club have announced.
Fylde have roped in the former England striker to replace Chris Beech, who parted ways with the club in September [BBC, 15 September].
The Coasters will face Rochdale in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday (12 October) in Phillips’ first game in charge of the club.
West Brom great Kevin Phillips has National League managerial experience
Phillips had a fruitful playing career, representing the likes of West Brom, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
The 51-year-old ended his career at Leicester in 2014, but remained there as an assistant to Nigel Pearson and then Claudio Ranieri for a year.
Following similar stints with Derby County and Stoke City, he took the reins at South Shields in his first managerial job in January 2022.
Phillips earned the Shields a promotion to the National League North in his first full season in charge of the club, but left the club immediately after.
He returned to management in January this year, taking charge of National League side Hartlepool.
Phillips led Hartlepool to seven wins and two draws in 16 games and a 12th-placed finish before leaving the club after the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
AFC Fylde are currently placed 21st in the National League table after 13 games, but will hope that Phillips’ experience in the division will help them climb up the ladder.
In other West Brom news, Don Goodman believes West Brom boss Carlos Corberan will be desperate for a Premier League job.
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