Phil Turnbull

Philip "Phil" Turnbull (born 7 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Darlington 1883.

Turnbull started his career in the youth system of Hartlepool United, and after spending a period on loan with Gateshead he made his Hartlepool debut in 2006. Following a loan with Blyth Spartans he was released by Hartlepool in 2007, before signing for Conference Premier side York City. He was loaned back to Gateshead in 2008, and after being released by York he signed for the club permanently, helping them win successive promotions from the Northern Premier League Premier Division to the Conference Premier.

Biography

Born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, Turnbull is the twin brother of midfielder Stephen Turnbull.

Club career

Hartlepool United

Turnbull joined the Hartlepool United youth system in 2003 and was a member of the teams enjoying successful Dallas Cup campaigns in 2004 and 2005. He began to establish himself in the reserve team over the next couple of years, while still with the youth team. He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Gateshead on loan in December 2005, making his debut in a 0–0 home draw with Radcliffe Borough on 17 December 2005. He made five appearances before returning to Hartlepool in February 2006.