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Phil Turnbull: I’m ready for management challenge

But the midfielder has heeded warnings given to him by twin brother Stephen

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 February 2021

By Mark Carruthers

TURNING HEADS: Phil Turnbull in action for South Shields and inset, twin brother Stephen, in charge of Morpeth Town
PICTURE: Greig Bertram

SOUTH SHIELDS midfielder Phil Turnbull is eyeing up a career in management – but has heeded warnings given to him by twin brother Stephen.
The duo have been long-standing members of the north-east Non-League fraternity after starring for the likes of Darlington, Blyth Spartans and Gateshead. But while Phil still focuses on the on-field action in the colours of his hometown club, Stephen has moved into the dugout after ending his play...

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