Phil Sproson
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Phillip Jess Sproson (born 13 October 1959) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender. He played in 500 matches (426 in the league) for Port Vale and scored 41 goals (33 in the league), this places him second in the list of appearances for Port Vale. He was the nephew of Port Vale defender Roy Sproson and son of Jess Sproson, who played for Vale between 1940 and 1947.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Phillip Jess Sproson[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1959-10-13) 13 October 1959 (age 64)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Stoke-on-Trent, England[1] | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Central defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1975–1977 | Port Vale | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1977–1989 | Port Vale | 426 | (33) |
1989–1990 | Birmingham City | 12 | (0) |
Stafford Rangers | |||
Northwich Victoria | |||
Total | 438 | (33) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
A strong and technically competent central defender, he helped Port Vale to win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1982–83 and 1985–86, and was twice named on the PFA Team of the Year. Forced to retire in February 1989 due to a knee injury, he attempted a comeback with Birmingham City, and later represented Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria. He remained in the game after his retirement and later became a football agent.