Phil Gartside facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Phil Gartside
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Gartside pictured in May 2008
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Philip Andrew Gartside
27 April 1952 Leigh, England
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| Died | 10 February 2016 (aged 63) Cheshire, England
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| Occupation | Chairman of Bolton Wanderers FA (Board Member) |
| Years active | 1999–2015 |
Philip Andrew Gartside (born April 27, 1952 – died February 10, 2016) was an English businessman. He was best known for being the chairman of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
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Phil Gartside's Life and Work
Philip Andrew Gartside was born in Leigh, England. This was on April 27, 1952. He loved football and was a fan of Bolton Wanderers since he was a schoolboy.
Joining Bolton Wanderers
He joined the board of directors at Bolton in April 1989. Later, in October 1999, he became the chairman of the club. At the same time, Sam Allardyce became the team's manager.
Big Achievements for the Club
While Gartside was chairman, Bolton Wanderers had some great successes. The team was promoted to the Premier League, which is the top football league in England. They also played in the UEFA Cup for the first time ever. This was a very exciting time for the club and its fans.
Key Players and Changes
Phil Gartside helped bring many famous players to Bolton. These included Nicolas Anelka, Youri Djorkaeff, Jay-Jay Okocha, Fernando Hierro, and Iván Campo. These players helped make the team stronger and more exciting to watch.
In May 2007, manager Sam Allardyce left the club. Later, in May 2012, Bolton was moved down to the Championship league.
His Role in Football
Beyond Bolton Wanderers, Gartside was important in English football. He was a board member for The Football Association (FA). The FA is the main group that runs football in England. He also helped with the new Wembley Stadium.
A Big Idea for Football
In 2009, Gartside suggested a big change for the Premier League. He wanted to split it into two smaller leagues. He also thought clubs from Scotland, like Celtic and Rangers, should be allowed to join.
Health and Passing
In December 2015, news came out that Phil Gartside was very ill. His family asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Phil Gartside passed away on February 10, 2016. He was 63 years old. He died from a brain tumour at his home near Northwich, Cheshire. A special service was held for him on March 16 to remember his life.
