Phil and his brother David followed in their father’s footsteps as Manchester United supporters. Phil first visited Old Trafford for a match against Coventry City at the age of 12, proudly taking responsibility for looking after David, who was just eight, as they began a lifelong connection with the club.
Following a life changing injury at the age of 18, Phil successfully raised the profile and transformed the perception of disabled football fans, setting the gold standard for accessibility and inclusion across the game.
In addition to founding MUDSA in 1989 – the first disabled supporters’ association in world football – he was also co-founder of the National Association of Disabled Supporters (now Level Playing Field).
