David Philp (born 8 July 1960) is a former professional

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goalkeeper. He was manager of Cornish side

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until 2008. Philp was born in

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and played for the local side,

, before joining

Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. The team currently competes in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system. The club has played ...

in July 1984. He played seven league games for Argyle before returning to non-league football in 1986. In December 2002, he became Bodmin Town's third manager in the space of five weeks. He stayed until being sacked in May 2003. In May 2004 he was playing for Liskeard Athletic. With injury ruling out Newquay's regular keeper, Philp made a return to playing action in February 2007. Philp left Newquay in May 2007 and took over as manager of

the following month.

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