Albert Phillips

Albert Phillips was the son of a Derbyshire farmer and was educated at Manchester University before serving three years in World War I. From 1921 he was a mathematics teacher in schools at Egham in Surrey and Merton, London. He returned to his native North of England in 1932, when he was appointed the headmaster of Colne Grammar School, near Burnley.

Phillips was a keen sportsman and was captain of the school football team. He also played lacrosse for Manchester University and on moving South joined the Willoughby Lacrosse Club in Surrey. He played in defence and was a regular member of The South team in the annual match against The North. He also won county honours with Middlesex and was in their team beaten 15-5 in the final of the 1926 County Championship.