Phil Picken

Date of birth12 November 1985
Place of birthDroylsden
NationalityEnglish
Weight67 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionDefender/Midfielder

After spending 2005-06 on loan at Chesterfield, Phil joined the Spireites in July 2006 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in June 2008.

He joined Bury in August 2010 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2014 in January 2012.

In May 2013, it was announced that Phil would miss the entire 2013-14 season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury.

He had not played since being hurt in a game against Preston North End in September 2012 upto announcing his retirement in May 2014.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester United 02 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2006
Chesterfield 18 Aug 2005 31 May 2006 L
Chesterfield 01 Jul 2006 30 Jun 2010
Notts County 08 Jan 2009 31 May 2009 L
Bury 03 Aug 2010 01 May 2014

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2005-06 Chesterfield League Cup 1
2005-06 Chesterfield League One 32
1
2
2006-07 Chesterfield Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2006-07 Chesterfield League Cup 2
1
2006-07 Chesterfield League One 38
1
1
8
2007-08 Chesterfield FA Cup 1
2007-08 Chesterfield Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2007-08 Chesterfield League Cup 1
2007-08 Chesterfield League Two 34
3
8
2008-09 Chesterfield FA Cup 2
2008-09 Chesterfield Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2008-09 Chesterfield League Cup 1
2008-09 Chesterfield League Two 9
2
2008-09 Notts County League Two 22
4
2009-10 Chesterfield Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2009-10 Chesterfield League Cup
1
2009-10 Chesterfield League Two 20
1
4
2010-11 Bury FA Cup 2
1
2010-11 Bury Johnstones Paint Trophy 2
2010-11 Bury League Cup 1
2010-11 Bury League Two 38
8
2011-12 Bury FA Cup 1
2011-12 Bury Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2011-12 Bury League Cup 1
2011-12 Bury League One 36
1
3
2012-13 Bury League One 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.