Phil Babb

Respected footballer and highly interesting sports speaker, Phil Babb, is the ideal addition to a wide range of events. With his decades of experience at an elite level, Phil's anecdotes are eagerly enjoyed by audiences, who revel in his behind the scenes stories. As an after dinner speaker, he can turn an ordinary event into an occasion to remember. Phil enjoyed great success as a footballer, racking up a grand total of 374 appearances from 1989 to 2004, at a senior level.

Born in London, Phil started playing football at a young age. He quickly rose through the youth ranks, initially playing for Millwall Football Club. This led to Phil then playing for Bradford City in 1990, where he started his senior career. Upon moving to Liverpool in 1994, Phil became the most expensive defender in Great Britain at the time. He remained with Liverpool for a number of years, during which Phil played in the 1995 London Football League Cup Final, where the team rose victorious.

Phil continued this winning streak, and helped Tranmere Rovers reach the 2000 London Football League Cup Final. The football icon has 18 goals to his name. Phil's international career started with the Republic of Ireland, where he earned 35 caps and played four matches at the 1994 America FIFA World Cup. A respected figure in the sport, it is no surprise that Phil went on to manage Hayes & Yeading United, staying for two years from 2013 to 2015.

Following his retirement, Phil moved to media roles. Starting with Golf Punk Magazine, he was an investor in 2006 for the publication, saving it from closure. Additionally, Phil was a pundit for Sky Sports, which saw him commentate on some of the country's pinnacle sporting events. As a speaker, a booking like Phil is multifaceted. Audiences are privileged to the perspective of a football player, a manager and a sports commentator, offering an invaluable insight.