Phillips remains with Bedford Town for another month

Luton winger Josh Phillips has had his youth loan spell at National League North side Bedford Town extended for a fourth month.

The 20-year-old attacker initially moved to the Eagles back in October and has impressed since doing so, making his debut in the 2-0 victory at Worksop, setting up one of the visitors’ goals as well. He has played 16 times in total, with five assists, also scoring twice, those strikes happening in the 2-1 win at Oxford City, also on target in the 4-3 home defeat to Merthyr, as Lee Bircham’s side are sitting in 18th place, having taken 28 points from 26 games

Phillips moved to Kenilworth Road back in the summer of 2023 and has made three appearances for the first team since then, featuring in the Championship when coming off the bench at Bristol City in the Championship under previous manager Rob Edwards. He also played in the Carabao Cup against Coventry this term, and then also featured in the 4-1 Vertu Trophy victory over Barnet, while having a brief stint at National League South side Torquay United, with four appearances.

Josh Phillips will stay at Bedford Town for another month - pic: Andy Rowland / PRiME Media Images

placeholder image — Josh Phillips will stay at Bedford Town for another month - pic: Andy Rowland / PRiME Media Images

A statement on the Hatters website said: “The 20-year-old winger who signed a contract extension at Kenilworth Road in the summer, started the season on loan at National League South side Torquay, before joining the Eagles in early October. He has impressed in his time at The Eyrie so far, making 16 league appearances and scoring twice, while also returning to play for the Hatters in the Vertu Trophy and Beds Senior Cup. Keep up the good work with the Eagles Josh!”