Phil Basey

Philip John Basey (born 27 August 1948) is a Welsh retired professional footballer who played as a left winger in the Football League for Brentford. After his release in 1967, he played for over a decade in non-League football and notably scored over 100 career goals for Southern League club Crawley Town.

Playing career Basey began his career in the youth team at Fourth Division club Brentford, after writing to the club requesting a trial. He progressed to sign a professional contract in July 1966. At age 18, he made his professional debut in a league match versus Tranmere Rovers on 24 September 1966 and played the full 90 minutes of the 1–1 draw. His second and final appearance for the club came three days later, in a 2–2 draw with Lincoln City. Crawley Town, Maidstone United, Hillingdon Borough, Tooting & Mitcham United and Bromley.

Career statistics

Honours Crawley Town

Southern League First Division fourth-place promotion: 1968–69 Sussex Professional Cup: 1969–70

Maidstone United

Southern League First Division South: 1972–73