Phil Summerill
English footballer (1947–2026)
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Philip Ernest Summerill (20 November 1947 – 9 March 2026) was an English professional footballer who played as a striker in the Football League for Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Ernest Summerill | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 March 2026 (aged 78) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄4 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1963–1964 | Birmingham City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1973 | Birmingham City | 118 | (46) |
| 1973–1974 | Huddersfield Town | 54 | (11) |
| 1974–1977 | Millwall | 87 | (20) |
| 1977–1979 | Wimbledon | 31 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Summerill was born in Erdington, Birmingham. He spent the major part of his professional career at Birmingham City, whom he joined from school.[3] He was their leading scorer for three successive seasons from 1968–69 to 1970–71,[4] and contributed to their promotion to the Football League First Division in 1972.[3] He went on to play League football for Huddersfield Town, Millwall and Wimbledon,[2] and for several more years in non-League football. He later worked for Birmingham City Council in football development and coaching.[3]
