Prem ace is proving a dugout hit too
By Mark Carruthers

HAPPY DAYS: Kevin Phillips celebrates after his South Shields beat Scunthorpe in the FA Cup this season
PICTURE: Kev Wilson

A QUICK look back at Kevin Phillips’ impressive playing career brings tales of England call-ups, promotion with Sunderland and claiming the European Golden Boot.
But nothing he experienced on the other side of the white line could prepare the South Shields manager for the challenges that have come his way during the first year of what he hopes will be a successful career in the dugout.
It just over 12 months ...