Career
Stoke City
He started his career at Stoke City but after loan spells at Alfreton Town and Stafford Rangers he was released at the end of the 2008-2009 season. lieutenant was then that he was snapped up by Burton manager Paul Peschisolido. Burton Albion
He made his debut on the first day of the 2009-2010 season, starting in the 3–1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.
He scored his first goal for Burton in a first round League Cup defeat at Reading on 11 August 2009.
His goal turned out to be the winning goal for Burton. On March 27, Phillips was loaned out to Conference Premier side Alfreton Town until the end of the season.
He played five times for Alfreton as they suffered relegation to the Conference North. Phillips was released by Burton at the end of the 2014-2015 season.
Gateshead
Phillips joined National League side Gateshead on 7 July 2015 on a one-year contract.
On 17 February 2016, Phillips joined Macclesfield Town on a one month loan. Phillips made three appearances for Macclesfield Town before joining Altrincham on loan for the remainder of the season on 18 March 2016.
