Chisnall, Phil

Phil Chisnall

Clubs played for: Manchester United, Liverpool, Southend United, Stockport County (1959-1972).

Born: 1942

Birthplace: Manchester

Position: Forward

Biography: A talented youngster, broke into Manchester United's star studded forward line after impressing for the reserves, only to lose his place to Graham Moore in 1963-1964 when he started the campaign as first choice inside right. Matt Busby had his doubts and he never really had another extended run in the first team. He was sold to Liverpool for £25,000 in April 1964 and remains the last player transferred between Anfield and Old Trafford. Made his Liverpool debut against Arsenal in what was the first edition of BBC's Match of the Day. His grandson later joined the Manchester United academy as a winger. He ran several betting shops until taking a pre-retirement job as a factory processor in Trafford Park.

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Chisnall, Phil PHIL DIED ON 4th March 2021
05-03-21 Graham

Chisnall, Phil I worked at the same factory in Trafford Park and we were in the same cricket team for one match....we collided when I was fielding at mid off and Phil was fielding at mid on....and the batsman skyed on and I waited and waited for it to drop into my hands and complete the catch.....Phil had seen this and had run from his position at mid on over the where I waited for the catch....and he ran into me to try and take the catch....as neither of us had ‘called’ for said catch we just collided with each other and missed the catch completely....a funny moment but think we still won the match..CPC Trafford Park...I worked there from 1977 until 1981...and emigrated to Melbourne Australia....I am now 69 years old...but remember Phil as a Man Utd player...I hope this finds him in reasonable health...cheers guys....Michael
16-08-20 Michael White