Philip Turnbull (born 7 January 1987) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northern Premier League Division One East club Dunston UTS.

Following a loan with Blyth Spartans he was released by Hartlepool in 2007, before signing for Conference Premier club York City.

[2] Turnbull joined the Hartlepool United youth system in 2003 and was a member of the teams enjoying successful Dallas Cup campaigns in 2004 and 2005.

[11] A dislocated shoulder picked up in a pre-season friendly against Frickley Athletic in July 2007 resulted in a six-month lay-off with injury.

[14][15] Having failed to establish himself in the York team under manager Colin Walker,[12] Turnbull rejoined Gateshead on a one-month loan in February 2008 and made his debut against Witton Albion.

[35] He made 94 appearances in all competitions before leaving after the 2020–21 season when the end of his contract coincided with the club moving to a full-time training structure.

[36] Turnbull remained in part-time football signing for Northern Premier League Division One East club Dunston UTS in May 2021.

[39] He is a qualified cable jointer and during a Dunston game in November 2021, he went viral after a photo was uploaded online of him fixing the floodlights while in full kit before an electrician arrived.