Philip John Hubbard (born 25 January 1949) is a former professional footballer.
Hubbard, a midfielder, began his career as an apprentice with
Lincoln City before playing for
Norwich City
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,
Grimsby Town
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, a second spell at Lincoln and
Boston United
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. He had a short spell as player/manager at
Skegness Town. He was highly regarded at Lincoln and in 2006 was voted 28th in Lincoln's 100 league legends.
In 1972, Hubbard signed for Grimsby Town for a club record of £20,000. He went on to make 150 appearances for the Mariners, scoring almost 40 goals as a striker and midfielder.
In November 2003, Phil became manager of
Nettleham
Nettleham is a large village and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, north-east from the city of Lincoln between the A46 and A158.
The population of the civil parish was 3,437 at the 2011 census.
History ...
where he remained until February 2006 when he left to become manager of
Spalding United. He was dismissed from his role at Spalding on 24 September 2007.
He was a member of the Norwich squad that won the second division championship in 1972 and played over 400 professional games in his career.
Honours
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Second Division
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Championship
1971-72
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Voted 28th in Lincoln's 100 league legendsAppointed Spalding United manager, February 2006Sacked as Spalding United manager, 24 September 2007
1949 births
English footballers
Lincoln City F.C. players
Norwich City F.C. players
Grimsby Town F.C. players
Boston United F.C. players
Living people
Spalding United F.C. managers
Men's association football midfielders
English football managers
Place of birth missing (living people)
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