Dick Neilson Explained

Dick Neilson
Fullname:Richard Neilson
Birth Date:1 April 1916
Birth Place:Blackhall, England
Death Place:Manchester, England
Height:5 ft 9+1/2 in[1]
Position:Centre-half
Years1:1936–1948
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:16
Goals1:1
Totalcaps:16
Totalgoals:1
Managerclubs1:Droylsden

Richard Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later manager of Droylsden.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Manchester City. Doherty, Heale and Donnelly fit . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . v . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Hince. Paul. Neilson Leaves Shining Legacy. 17 July 2012. Manchester Evening News. 16 December 2005.
  3. News: Satchell. Clarissa. Superbug Fear Over City Star Death. 17 July 2012. Manchester Evening News. 27 December 2005.
  4. Web site: Kay. Steve. MCFC Stats. 18 July 2012. 27 January 2006.