David Philp

Biographical information

RolesReferee
SexMale
Full nameDavid•Philp
Used nameDavid•Philp
Born5 May 1875 in Dunfermline, Scotland (GBR)
DiedJuly 1931
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Dunfermline’s David Philip was an international referee who took charge of League games in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Between 1903-08 he refereed three matches in the Home International Championships. He also officiated in one match at the 1912 Olympics, the quarter-final tie between Netherlands and Austria. In 1909 Philip was involved in an ugly scene when he was attacked by supporters after leaving the ground following the Kilmarnock-Rangers game.

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1912 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GBR David Philp
Football, Men (Olympic) Match #4 Netherlands — Austria Referee