Phil Stubbins
 Thailand, 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 October 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1988–1992 | Heidelberg United | 160 | (41) |
| 1993 | Polis | 26 | (8) |
| 1993–1994 | South Melbourne | 8 | (0) |
| 1994–1998 | Westvale Olympic | 130 | (53) |
| 1999 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 21 | (6) |
| 1999 | Heidelberg United | 15 | (5) |
| 2000–2004 | Whittlesea Stallions | 44 | (7) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1994–1998 | Westvale Olympic | ||
| 2000–2004 | Whittlesea Stallions | ||
| 2004–2005 | Heidelberg United | ||
| 2006–2007 | Richmond SC | ||
| 2005–2006 | Victorian State Team | ||
| 2007–2011 | Adelaide United (Coach) | ||
| 2011–2012 | Australian Institute of Sport | ||
| 2012 | Police United (Tech. director) | ||
| 2012–2013 | Bangkok Glass | ||
| 2013 | Ayutthaya F.C. | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 December 2011. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Phil Stubbins (born 18 October 1962) is a former footballer and manager.
Early years
Stubbins is from Hull, England, and migrated to Australia in 1988. After schoolboy beginnings with his hometown club Hull City AFC, Stubbins also played for various Australian National Soccer League clubs, as well as holding spells in Asia.
After joining Australian outfit Heidelberg United, Stubbins concluded his first season by successfully claiming the Victorian Premier League title and subsequent promotion to the National Soccer League.
Phil Stubbins has played over 100 games in the top flight of Australian football for both Heidelberg United and South Melbourne FC, respectfully.
He was to leave Australian top flight football altogether for a period in 1993, as he pursued interests to gain entry onto the Australasia PGA Golf Tour.
His golfing ambitions were never truly fulfilled however, when he took the opportunity of becoming player/manager with Westvale Olympic FC in 1994.
He spent the next few years fulfilling a coaching/playing role until retiring from playing altogether in 2001.
Australasia PGA Tour
Although never actually participating on the PGA golf tour, Stubbins demonstrated his sporting prowess by successfully securing his Australasian PGA Tour card in 1993 and 1994. He led the field at qualifying school in 1993 by shooting a -5 under par 68 on the opening day. Venue - Spring Valley Golf Club, Victoria.
Coaching career
Westvale Olympic FC
Stubbins first stint into club management was with Westvale Olympic. Together with the club they successfully travelled through the State leagues of Victorian football by claiming a championship in each of the years 94, 95, 96, 98.
Whittlesea Stallions FC
Whittlesea Stallions FC became a newly formed member of the Victorian State League in 2000. Stubbins coached the youthful Stallions to two championships in their first two campaigns before moving on in 2004.
Heidelberg United FC
As a former player of the club, Stubbins returned as coach to Heidelberg United in 2004. His first year in charge was again to prove fruitful, as the club were crowned champions of the Victorian State League, first division. The club finished Runner/up in the Victorian Premier League the following season and also attained a grand final berth against eventual winners Green Gully FC.
Richmond FC
Stubbins accepted a challenging role with Richmond FC in 2006, joining the German backed outfit in last position on the Victorian Premier League table and halfway through their fixtures. Nevertheless, he successfully helped to steer the club away from relegation and finish a respectable mid-table.
Coach of the Year
Stubbins was named Victorian, Coach of the Year in 2005/6.
Adelaide United FC
In 2007 Stubbins joined Adelaide United of the Australian 'A' League as first team Coach and Aurelio Vidmar, as manager. Together they experienced many successful occasions during their Asian Champions League forays.
They also held a place in the 'A' League Grand Final of 2009, losing 1-0 to Melbourne Victory.
Asian Champions League
Adelaide United became the first ever Australian football team to reach an Asian Champions League Final when they played Japanese Champions Gamba Osaka in 2008.
Most notable wins from ACL campaigns.. Adelaide United 3v0 Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan Champions) / Adelaide United 1v0 Kashima Antlers (Japanese champions) / Shaendong Lueng (Chinese champions) 0v2 Adelaide United / Pohang Steelers (Sth Korean Champions) 0v2 Adelaide United
FIFA World Club Cup
In 2008 Adelaide United participated in the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United the eventual winners of the Tokyo held event.
Adelaide United defeated Waitakere FC NZ 2-1 in their opening match and further went on to defeat African Champions, Al Ahly FC of Egypt 1-0.
They exited the FIFA World Club Cup in the Quarter finals by losing to eventual finalist's Gamba Osaka of Japan 0-1.
Australian Institute of Sport
The institute is renowned as a cutting edge facility for Sports Science and Best Practice.
Thailand
He spent a year with Police United FC as their Technical Director before moving over to Bangkok Glass FC as Manager/Head Coach. However, both parties agreed to go separate ways before the season got under way in March 2013.
In September 2013 Stubbins accepted an offer to join 16th placed Ayutthaya FC of Thailand. The 1st division club ultimately going on to consolidate an 8th place finish in the league after undertaking a nine game unbeaten run under Stubbins guidance.
Stubbins was twice awarded Coach of the Month during this period.
Coaching accreditations
Pro Diploma / AFC 'A' Licence / F.A. International Licence