Hugh Neil
Hugh Moorhead Neil (2 October 1936 – November 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right back. Active in both Scotland and England, Neil made over 250 career league appearances.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hugh Moorhead Neil[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 October 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Cumnock, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | November 1978 (aged 42) | ||
| Place of death | Carlisle, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1956 | Lugar Boswell Thistle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1957 | Falkirk | 7 | (0) |
| 1957–1960 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 1960–1961 | St Johnstone | 5 | (0) |
| 1961–1969 | Carlisle United | 247 | (2) |
| Total | 259 | (2) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Playing career
Born in Cumnock, Neil began his career with non-league Lugar Boswell Thistle, before playing League football with Falkirk, Rangers, St Johnstone and Carlisle United.
Death
Neil died on 12 November 1978, at the age of 42, following a car crash nine days previously.[4]
References
- "Hugh Neil". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- "HUGH NEIL". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- Hannah Charlick (29 August 2004). "http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article475718.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2". The Times. London. Retrieved 22 June 2009. External link in
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