His season started in the worst possible fashion, shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle against York on the opening weekend. After suspension, Phipp returned to make 40 appearances as the Fleet dropped anchor in the calm waters of lower mid-table, without ever producing the fireworks which lent him the headlines in 2010/11. As the club continues to find its feet back among the non-league elite, though, expect Phipp to return hungrier and better after the summer.
At the end of April you tweeted that you were going under the knife... What was the operation, how did it go and how are you doing now?
I had my nose reset back to normal after breaking it God knows how many times ha. It went well and I'm recovering really well from it.
If footballers were given an end-of-season report, what would yours say?
It would probably
just say: "Didn't reach peak and thank God it's over so you can stop moaning now."
From a personal point of view, has this season (survival/consolidation) been as satisfying as last (promotion)?
Yeah
it has been very satisfying, being able to compete at this level and get results
to get safety comfortably. But obviously last season was
great in regards to the success we had throughout the whole season!!
What was your first pair of boots?
Umbro of some sort.
Who were your footballing heroes growing up?
Becks
has to be one and I loved watching Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry as an
Arsenal fan.
John Terry's going to the Euros while Rio Ferdinand misses out. Has Roy Hodgson got that one right or wrong?
Rio
should have gone. He's a top defender and both him and Terry get paid enough
and are mature enough to put differences aside for their country.
You've played in a north Kent derby, so are you pleased to have Dartford back on the fixture list for next season?
I'm looking
forward to it. Should bring in big gates, which is what us as players want to
play in front of!!
Your twitter biog says "run the distance necessary whilst chasing a dream." Why is that mantra important to you?
It's
a tattoo I have on my back and it just means never stop chasing a dream you
keep dreaming!!
What's the best goal you've scored?
Ooooh
probably would say my second against Dorchester last season at home!! Hit it so
sweetly #Tekkers
ha
From a player's perspective, what does it mean to see Liam Daish sign up for another two years at Ebbsfleet?
It's great to see, as he has done well at the club. Although it means we still have
to put up with his tantrums as he does with ours.
Tell us something we wouldn't know about the gaffer.
Errr
the gaffer doesn't really say much on the sidelines during a game... Oh wait...
A few team-mate questions: who's the most skilful, who's the best trainer, who's the worst dancer and who's the biggest moaner?
Skilful...
Paul Lorraine. Best trainer... Calum Willock. Worst dancer... Ricky Shakes.
Biggest moaner... Joe Howe.
Do I detect a dash of sarcasm here?
How hot do you have your chicken at Nando's?
I'm
a medium man, very safe!! I am the worst for hot food ha!!
Who are your best friends in football?
The
Four-ball... Westy [Michael West], Stoney [Craig Stone] and Joe Howe.
And the best players you've played with and against?
I'm
a young one, so... Played with... Jack Wilshere, Jonjo Shelvey, Henri Lansbury!!
Played against... Jack Rodwell, Emmanuel Frimpong.
What did you learn from this season?
I learnt
a lot about how competitive the league is and about myself and what I need to
do from myself in order to compete properly next season.
Finally, you've got one tweet to tell the world about Ebbsfleet United. Go...
You can follow @TomPhipp on Twitter
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