Phil Cave

Philip Adam Cave (born 12 May 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Ashington as a left-sided defender.

Phil Cave
Personal information
Full name Philip Adam Cave
Date of birth (1987-05-12) 12 May 1987
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Ashington
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Newcastle United 0 (0)
2007–2008 Gateshead 41 (9)
2008–2009 Livingston 3 (0)
2009 → Gateshead (loan) 17 (0)
2009–2010 Gateshead 18 (0)
2010–2012 Blyth Spartans 62 (3)
2012– Ashington 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:35, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

Career

Cave started off as a trainee at Newcastle United but did not make a first team appearance before signing for Gateshead in August 2007.[1] Playing a pivotal role in a strong Gateshead side who won promotion via the play-offs, Cave then went on to sign for Livingston after a successful trial.[2] After featuring mainly as a substitute for Livingston, Cave joined previous club Gateshead on loan until the end of the 2008–09 season.[3] Cave rejoined Gateshead for the 2009–10 season.[4] Cave was released by Gateshead at the end of the season.[5] In July 2010 Conference North side Blyth Spartans announced the signing of Cave.[6] After making 82 appearances in all competitions, scoring 3 goals, Cave left Blyth on 12 March 2012.[7] Cave signed for Ashington on 25 May 2012.[8]

References
  1. "Gateshead Confirm Three New Signings". Gateshead F.C. 10 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  2. "Livi secure former Toon man Cave". BBC Sport. 29 July 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  3. Bowron, Jeff (2 February 2009). "Novak and Cave Transfer Latest". Gateshead F.C. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  4. "Media Watch - 29th July". Gateshead F.C. 29 July 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2009.
  5. Bowron, Jeff (6 May 2010). "Gateshead announce retained list". Gateshead F.C. Archived from the original on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  6. "Blyth Spartans sign Phil Cave". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  7. "Phil Cave Leaves Croft Park". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
  8. "Ashington sign ex-Blyth Spartans defender Phil Cave". News Post Leader. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
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