Philip Adam Cave (born 12 May 1987) is an English former footballer who last played for Bedlington Terriers as a left-sided defender.

Phil Cave
Personal information
Full name Philip Adam Cave
Date of birth (1987-05-12) 12 May 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Newcastle United 0 (0)
2007–2008 Gateshead 41 (9)
2008–2009 Livingston 3 (0)
2009Gateshead (loan) 17 (0)
2009–2010 Gateshead 18 (0)
2010–2012 Blyth Spartans 62 (3)
2012 Ashington 0 (0)
2012-2013 Bedlington Terriers
2013-2016 Holland PH SC
2016-2017 Bedlington Terriers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:35, 14 July 2012 (UTC)

Career

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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

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  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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