Jon Neill Explained

Jon Neill
Fullname:Jonathan Charles Neill
Birth Date:19 December 1968
Birth Place:Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Club1:St Helens
Year1start:1987
Year1end:96
Appearances1:105
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:1
Points1:13
Club2:Huddersfield Giants
Year2start:1996
Year2end:99
Appearances2:64
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Swinton Lions
Year3start:2000
Year3end:02
Appearances3:36
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Teama:Cumbria
Yearastart:1994
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:Scotland
Yearbstart:1997
Yearbend:99
Appearancesb:2
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

Jonathan Charles Neill (born 19 December 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Scotland and Cumbria, and at club level for St. Helens, Huddersfield Giants and Swinton Lions, as a .[2]

Background

Jon Neill's birth was registered in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

St Helens

Neill was signed by St Helens from junior club Kells in 1987. He established a regular first team place during the 1990–91 season and played in the 1990–91 Challenge Cup final, losing 8–13 against Wigan.

Neill played in St Helens' 24–14 victory over Rochdale Hornets in the 1991–92 Lancashire Cup final during the 1991–92 season on Sunday 20 October 1991. He also played in the 1991–92 Premiership final at the end of the season, but lost 16–48 against Wigan.

In the following season, Neill played in the 1992–93 Premiership final, but was on the winning side this time with a 10–4 victory against Wigan.

Neill did not play for Saints during the 1995–96 season due to a contract dispute, as he was reluctant to become a full-time professional.[3] He returned to the first team during the inaugural Super League season, playing in a 60–16 win against Workington Town on 16 June 1996.[4]

Later career

In 1996, Neill joined Huddersfield Giants on a free transfer.[5]

Neill finished his playing career with Swinton Lions. In 2001, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season.[6] He announced his retirement in 2002.[7]

Representative honours

Neill won two caps for Scotland in 1997–1999 while at Huddersfield Giants.[1] He also represented Cumbria in 1994 in a match against Australia.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Book: Graham. Williams. Peter. Lush. David. Farrar. The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. 978-1-903659-49-6. 2009. 106–107.
  3. Web site: Eric Hughes talks to Denis Whittle . Lancashire Telegraph . 14 February 2022 . 30 November 1995.
  4. Web site: Denis Whittle talk with Shaun McRae . Lancashire Telegraph . 14 February 2022 . 20 June 1996.
  5. Web site: Scott signs off for Saints . Lancashire Telegraph . 14 February 2022 . 1 August 1996.
  6. Web site: Holdstock aims for home rule . Lancashire Telegraph . 14 February 2022 . 9 March 2001.
  7. Web site: Nanyn Out For Doncaster Trip . Lancashire Telegraph . Newsquest Media Group . 14 February 2022 . 1 March 2002.
  8. Web site: Kangaroos Tour 1994 Series . Rugby League Project . 14 February 2022.