Phil Barnes
Encyclopedia
Philip Kenneth "Phil" Barnes (born 2 March 1979 in Sheffield
, South Yorkshire
) is an English
professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North
side Gainsborough Trinity
He notably played in the Football League for Sheffield United
, Blackpool
and Grimsby Town
as well as also appearing for Rotherham United
, Torquay United
and Queens Park Rangers
.
, making his debut against York City
in April 1997. He made two appearances for Rotherham in total.
in August 1997 for a fee of £100,000, as cover for Tony Caig
but eventually made the position his own. Following Blackpool's relegation to Division Three in May 2000, Barnes signed a three-year contract keeping him at the club until the end of the 2002–03 season. He contributed a number of clean sheets to the Bloomfield Road
club's promotion campaign, helping them to promotion to Division Two via the play-offs in May 2001. After losing his place in the first team, Barnes requested a transfer in November 2003. Having made 170 appearances in all competitions for Blackpool he left the club.
on a free transfer in July 2004, signing a one-year contract, as cover for Paddy Kenny
. A regular for the reserves but making just five first-team appearances, he also went out on loan spells at Torquay United
and Queens Park Rangers
. Barnes was part of the United squad that earned promotion to the Premier League in the 2005-06 campaign.
for an undisclosed fee, to replace Steve Mildenhall
after his transfer to Yeovil Town
. He was named the Grimsby Supporters' Player of the Year for 2007-08. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Barnes had made over 100 appearances in all competitions for Grimsby. Barnes started the 2008–09 season by being in the League Two Team of the Week, the he was in the team of the week again for his performance against Shrewsbury Town
. Later in the season after getting a throat infection Mariners boss Mike Newell
was forced to replace Barnes, and in turn swooped to sign on loan Preston North End
keeper Wayne Henderson to replace him. Barnes was then made available for loan, and on 24 March, Newell rejected a loan move from Shrewsbury Town
for him after the two clubs could not agree on a deal regarding wages. On 25 March, Barnes left Grimsby after being told he was no longer needed by the club, his understudy Gary Montgomery
was also released. The Mariners saw out the 2008-09 campaign with Henderson and former Leeds United player Jonny Lund, as the clubs two professional keepers.
on a non contract terms in April 2009 after the club needed an emergency goalkeeper to cover for the injured Adam Sollitt
, making his debut in the final game of the 2008-09 season, a 3-2 victory over Harrogate Town
. Trinity managed Steve Charles praised Barnes as he was given Man Of The Match in the game, but commented signing Phil for the 2009-10 season was unlikely due to the players desire to play at a professional level. Despite this though, Barnes signed a permanent contract for the club on 9 June 2009 as well as the club signing Darryn Stamp
on the same day. Barnes was joined at Trinity by a vast number of professionals as new chairman Peter Swann boosted the clubs finances in order to sign a higher calibre of players. Barnes would start the 2009-10 season off as the clubs number 1 keeper. The Blues appointed Brian Little
as manager who in turn brought in former Premiership keeper Gavin Ward
as his Assistant Manager and second choice keeper.
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
He notably played in the Football League for Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
and Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
as well as also appearing for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
and Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
.
Rotherham United
Barnes started his playing career with Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, making his debut against York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
in April 1997. He made two appearances for Rotherham in total.
Blackpool
Barnes then made a move to BlackpoolBlackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
in August 1997 for a fee of £100,000, as cover for Tony Caig
Tony Caig
Antony "Tony" Caig is an English football goalkeeper who currently plays and coaches other goalkeepers for Football League One club Carlisle United.-Professional career:...
but eventually made the position his own. Following Blackpool's relegation to Division Three in May 2000, Barnes signed a three-year contract keeping him at the club until the end of the 2002–03 season. He contributed a number of clean sheets to the Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
club's promotion campaign, helping them to promotion to Division Two via the play-offs in May 2001. After losing his place in the first team, Barnes requested a transfer in November 2003. Having made 170 appearances in all competitions for Blackpool he left the club.
Sheffield United
He then joined Sheffield UnitedSheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
on a free transfer in July 2004, signing a one-year contract, as cover for Paddy Kenny
Paddy Kenny
Patrick Joseph "Paddy" Kenny is a footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Queens Park Rangers in the Barclays Premier League.-Early career:...
. A regular for the reserves but making just five first-team appearances, he also went out on loan spells at Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
and Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. Barnes was part of the United squad that earned promotion to the Premier League in the 2005-06 campaign.
Grimsby Town
In June 2006, Barnes signed a three-year contract with Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
for an undisclosed fee, to replace Steve Mildenhall
Steve Mildenhall
Stephen James "Steve" Mildenhall is an English professional football goalkeeper, currently playing for Millwall in the Championship.-Career:...
after his transfer to Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. He was named the Grimsby Supporters' Player of the Year for 2007-08. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Barnes had made over 100 appearances in all competitions for Grimsby. Barnes started the 2008–09 season by being in the League Two Team of the Week, the he was in the team of the week again for his performance against Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
. Later in the season after getting a throat infection Mariners boss Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
was forced to replace Barnes, and in turn swooped to sign on loan Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
keeper Wayne Henderson to replace him. Barnes was then made available for loan, and on 24 March, Newell rejected a loan move from Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
for him after the two clubs could not agree on a deal regarding wages. On 25 March, Barnes left Grimsby after being told he was no longer needed by the club, his understudy Gary Montgomery
Gary Montgomery
Gary Stephen Montgomery , is an English professional footballer and cricketer who last played in football as a goalkeeper for Boston United. He has previously played for Coventry City, Crewe Alexandra, Kidderminster Harriers, Rotherham United and Grimsby Town...
was also released. The Mariners saw out the 2008-09 campaign with Henderson and former Leeds United player Jonny Lund, as the clubs two professional keepers.
Gainsborough Trinity
Barnes linked up with Blue Square North outfit Gainsborough TrinityGainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
on a non contract terms in April 2009 after the club needed an emergency goalkeeper to cover for the injured Adam Sollitt
Adam Sollitt
Adam Sollitt is a semi-professional footballer who currently plays for Matlock Town. Sollitt is a goalkeeper who played professionally for Barnsley, Northampton Town and Rushden & Diamonds.-Playing career:...
, making his debut in the final game of the 2008-09 season, a 3-2 victory over Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
. Trinity managed Steve Charles praised Barnes as he was given Man Of The Match in the game, but commented signing Phil for the 2009-10 season was unlikely due to the players desire to play at a professional level. Despite this though, Barnes signed a permanent contract for the club on 9 June 2009 as well as the club signing Darryn Stamp
Darryn Stamp
Darryn Michael Stamp is an English professional footballer who plays for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity as a striker....
on the same day. Barnes was joined at Trinity by a vast number of professionals as new chairman Peter Swann boosted the clubs finances in order to sign a higher calibre of players. Barnes would start the 2009-10 season off as the clubs number 1 keeper. The Blues appointed Brian Little
Brian Little (footballer)
Brian Little is an English former football player and manager who is currently without a job after being relieved of his duties as manager of Gainsborough Trinity on 22 August 2011. Little has previously managed Darlington, Leicester City, Aston Villa, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Hull City,...
as manager who in turn brought in former Premiership keeper Gavin Ward
Gavin Ward (footballer)
Gavin John Ward is a former professional footballer and coach who played in the position of goalkeeper from 1987 until 2011. He is currently Goalkeeping Coach at Shrewsbury Town...
as his Assistant Manager and second choice keeper.
Blackpool
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Grimsby Town
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- League Two Team of the Week 2008–09 x2
Sheffield United
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