Ex-West Brom and Scotland forward Phillips retires

[Getty Images] Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips has announced his retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old made 238 league appearances for the Baggies, scoring 28 goals during an eight-year stay at The Hawthorns which included three seasons in the Premier League. Phillips started his career with Wycombe Wanderers before joining Blackpool and then QPR in 2013. He cost Albion £5.5m in 2016. He made his Scotland debut in a 5-1 friendly win over the USA in May 2012, going on to make 16 senior international appearances and scoring one goal during a win over Hungary in 2018. After leaving the Baggies in August 2024, Phillips spent 18 months with Oxford United before ending last season with Stevenage where he scored two goals in 19 League One games. "It's been an amazing journey, as my professional playing career comes to an end let's see what's next," he said on social media. Latest West Bromwich Albion news, analysis and fan views