Phillip Anthony "Phil" Bardsley (born 28 June 1985 in Salford) is an English footballer (although he is also eligible to play for Scotland or Ireland). He currently plays for Sunderland, having been signed from Manchester United in January 2008.
Bardsley attended Hope High School, Salford, along with former United team-mate Mark Howard. Bardsley started his career with Charlestown Lads Club before signing for Manchester United.
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Phillip Anthony "Phil" Bardsley (born 28 June 1985 in Salford) is an English footballer (although he is also eligible to play for Scotland or Ireland). He currently plays for Sunderland, having been signed from Manchester United in January 2008.
Bardsley attended Hope High School, Salford, along with former United team-mate Mark Howard. Bardsley started his career with Charlestown Lads Club before signing for Manchester United.
Bardsley grew up near Manchester United's old training ground, The Cliff, and has stated he would often go there on his school holidays to see his heroes train. Prior to his departure for Sunderland, he was the only current player who progressed through all the levels of the academy, starting out at the club at the age of 8.
Bardsley was occasionally included in UEFA Champions League and League Cup squads for Manchester United. In 2004, he spent four months on loan to Manchester United's Belgian feeder club, Royal Antwerp. On 16 March 2006, he joined...
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