Philip Arthur Brignull (born 2 October 1960) is an English former professional

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who played from 1978 to 1988. As a defender, he made over 150 appearances in the

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during his career.

Career

An England schoolboy international, Brignull started his career as a youth team player at

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. He played just one game in all competitions for West Ham, as a substitute during a 0–0 draw with

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in on 11 May 1979, before moving to

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in August 1981. He was a member of the Bournemouth team which knocked

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out of the

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in January 1984. He played as Bournemouth won the inaugural

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by beating

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in the

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. He also played for

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, Cardiff City, Newport County and Weymouth. He is the uncle of former Leicestershire cricketer David Brignull.

References

1960 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders West Ham United F.C. players AFC Bournemouth players Wrexham A.F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from the London Borough of Newham People from Stratford, London Weymouth F.C. players {{england-footy-defender-1960s-stub