Kevin Phillips axed by National League side after four months in blunt statement

KEVIN PHILLIPS has been axed by National League side AFC Fylde after just four months in charge.

The former Premier League star leaves with the club languishing in 22nd place.

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And it brings to an end a miserable four months at the helm, with Phillips winning just five of his 20 matches.

A club statement revealed Fylde parted ways with Phillips by “mutual consent.”

And assistant David Longwell will take charge on an interim basis as chiefs hunt for a new manager to save them from the drop to non-league.

The statement read: “AFC Fylde can confirm that the club and Head Coach Kevin Phillips have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

“We would like to thank Kevin for his efforts and wish him well for the future.

“Current assistant coach David Longwell will take charge of the team on an interim basis until we announce a permanent replacement.”

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