Education
Wise chose to pursue Petr Brezovan instead.
Wise chose to pursue Petr Brezovan instead.
The West Country goalkeeper began his career playing for Coleford Athletic under 13s, he then moved into Non-League football with Paulton Rovers and then earned a big move to Bristol City where he went on to play 250 league appearances for the Ashton Gate outfit. However, after an alleged falling out with City boss Gary Johnson he was replaced from the first team by Adriano Basso early into the 2005-2006 season. Despite being in his testimonial season Phillips never figured regularly again for City.
Steve was in Turkey hoping to sign a contract with Turkish Super League Division Three team Ankara Demirspor.
There was also interest from Turkish side Ankaragücü who already have English influences with former Manchester City striker Darius Vassell and former Luton Town winger Ian Henderson on their books However, a contract was rejected from both teams, and he has returned to Rovers.
On 26 August 2009, Phillips signed for Shrewsbury Town on a one-month loan deal, which was soon extended. In November 2009, he joined League 2 side Crewe on a two months loan with a view to make the move permanent.
Phillips made his debut against Morecambe in a 2–1 home loss.
On 6 January 2010, Phillips extended his loan with Crewe until the end of the season. He established himself as number one, but missed the last three games of the season through a shoulder injury. Along with 14 other players, he was released by Rovers at the end of the 2009-2010 season.
Phillips signed for League 2 side, having spent a successful season on loan.
He quickly established himself in the Alex team and was part of the 2011-2012 side that were promoted to League One. In an effort to keep hold of his first choice goalkeeper Crewe manager Steve Davis offered Phillips a player/coach role in 2012.
After losing his first team place to youngster Ben Garratt, Phillips left the club at the end of the 2013-2014 season to take up a coaching role with Shepton Mallet. He will also play non-league football with local club Nantwich Town.
In June 2015, he joined Bath City.
