Hugh Neil Explained

Hugh Neil
Fullname:Hugh Moorhead Neil
Birth Date:2 October 1936
Birth Place:Cumnock, Scotland
Death Place:Carlisle, England
Position:Right back
Youthyears1:–1956
Youthclubs1:Lugar Boswell Thistle
Years1:1956–1957
Clubs1:Falkirk
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:1957–1960
Clubs2:Rangers
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1960–1961
Clubs3:St Johnstone
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:1961–1969
Clubs4:Carlisle United
Caps4:247
Goals4:2
Totalcaps:259
Totalgoals:2

Hugh Moorhead Neil (2 October 1936 – 12 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.[1]

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.

After football

After retiring as a player in 1969, Neil became Carlisle's chief scout.[1] [2]

Death

Neil died on 12 November 1978, at the age of 42, following a car crash nine days previously.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HUGH NEIL. 22 June 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. News: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article475718.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2. 22 June 2009. 29 August 2004. Hannah Charlick. The Times . London.
  3. Web site: Forty years on, remembering the life and tragic death of Hugh Neil, Carlisle Utd's unsung star. News and Star. 11 November 2018 .