Phil Babb

International career Babb was born in England to a Guyanese father and Irish mother. Having chosen to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally, Babb earned 35 full caps, including four matches at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In August 2000, he and Ireland teammate Mark Kennedy were sent home from a training camp "after appearing in court charged with drunken and abusive behaviour and causing criminal damage."

Babb's final game for Ireland was in UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying against Russia in Moscow, on 7 September 2002: having come into the game in the 85th minute, his first touch of the ball was diverted behind Irish goalkeeper Shay Given for an own goal.

Managerial career On 9 May 2013, Babb was appointed as manager of Conference South side Hayes & Yeading United.

He left the club by mutual consent in February 2015.

Personal life In 2006, Babb became an investor in Golf Punk magazine, alongside former Sunderland teammates Michael Gray, Jason McAteer, Thomas Sørensen and Stephen Wright, saving the publication from closure. He also worked as a pundit for Sky Sports.

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Honours Liverpool Football League Cup: 1994–95 FA Cup runner-up: 1995–96

Sporting CP Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2000 Primeira Liga: 2001–02 Taça de Portugal: 2001–02