Philip Kenneth Barnes was born on 2 March 1979 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
12 Facts About Phil Barnes
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Phil Barnes notched up 141 league appearances during his spell with the Tangerines which earned him a move to Sheffield United, spending time on loan with Torquay United and Queens Park Rangers before joining Grimsby Town.
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Phil Barnes departed The Mariners in 2009 and moved into Non-League football, playing for Gainsborough Trinity, Alfreton Town, Harrogate Town, Buxton, Matlock Town and Handsworth Parramore.
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Phil Barnes started his career at Rotherham United, making his debut against York City in April 1997.
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Phil Barnes contributed a number of clean sheets to the Bloomfield Road club's promotion campaign, helping them to promotion to Division Two via the play-offs in May 2001.
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Phil Barnes then joined Sheffield United on a free transfer in July 2004, signing a one-year contract, as cover for Paddy Kenny.
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In June 2006, Phil Barnes signed a three-year contract with Grimsby Town for an undisclosed fee, to replace Steve Mildenhall after his transfer to Yeovil Town.
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Phil Barnes was joined at Trinity by a vast number of professionals as new chairman Peter Swann boosted the club's finances to sign a higher calibre of players.
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Phil Barnes played 18 times for the club and was released at the end of the season.
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On 23 May 2013 it was announced Phil Barnes had re-signed for Gainsborough.
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On 27 May 2014, Phil Barnes joined Harrogate Town on a one-year deal.
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In June 2016 Phil Barnes joined Matlock Town before retiring a few months later in September 2016.