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South Shields striker Hodgson has a new mentor in Super Kev

SOUTH Shields youngster Sam Hodgson is determined to continue “picking the brains” of manager Kevin Phillips as he looks to extend his impressive goalscoring form.

South Shields

By Mark Carruthers

TARGET MAN: South Shields striker Sam Hodgson

SOUTH Shields youngster Sam Hodgson is determined to continue “picking the brains” of manager Kevin Phillips as he looks to extend his impressive goalscoring form.
The Mariners boss made a big call in his first week in charge when he selected Hodgson ahead of several of his more experienced team-mates for a home game against Witton Albion.
And his reward from the striker was a two-goal display in a 3-1 win and Phillips – he of over 250 career goals himself for the likes of Sunderland, Watford and England – has retained faith...

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