[2] He suffered from frequent injuries and notched up just 67 league appearances during his seven years at Millwall, scoring once against Sheffield United.
[4] Phillips signed a one-year deal for Brentford on 14 August 2008,[5] after a successful trial spell and played regularly for the first team after James Wilson's loan had expired.
[3] He ended up being an important member of the Brentford League Two winners squad and signed a new contract at the conclusion of the 2008–09 season.
In 2011–12, Phillips regained his place in the starting XI for Southend and formed a solid partnership at centre back with club captain Chris Barker.
[13] Despite a few small injuries, Phillips has remained a permanent fixture in the Blues back four and was named captain for the abandoned game against Aldershot on Boxing Day 2011.