Morgyn Neill Explained

Morgyn Neill
Birth Date:1996 3, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Alloa Athletic
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2008–2013
Youthclubs1:Motherwell
Years1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Motherwell
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Ayr United (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:1
Years3:2015–2017
Clubs3:Livingston
Caps3:30
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Clubs4:Stranraer (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Stranraer
Caps5:35
Goals5:1
Years6:2018–2019
Clubs6:Stenhousemuir
Caps6:29
Goals6:1
Years7:2019–2021
Clubs7:Dumbarton
Caps7:50
Goals7:4
Years8:2021-2023
Clubs8:Cove Rangers
Caps8:55
Goals8:5
Years9:2023-
Clubs9:Alloa Athletic
Caps9:22
Goals9:0
Club-Update:22:00, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

Morgyn Neill (born 10 March 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays a defender for Alloa Athletic. He has previously played for Motherwell, Livingston, Stranraer, Stenhousemuir, Dumbarton and Cove Rangers, as well as Ayr United and Stranraer on loan.

Early life

Neill was born on 10 March 1996, in Glasgow. He joined the Motherwell youth academy at a young age.

Career

Motherwell

Neill was at Motherwell for 10 years, but couldn't force his way into the first team. He played with the development squad, and played as a defender.

Having been named on the substitutes bench for Motherwell on a number of occasions during the 2014–15 season, Neill signed for Ayr United on loan on 9 January 2015, with Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough saying he needed to play first-team football.[1] He made his debut for Ayr on 10 January 2015, in a 2–1 defeat away at Brechin City.[2] He scored his first goal for the club one week later in a 1–1 draw with Greenock Morton.[3]

Livingston

After a successful trial, playing in friendly matches against Dunfermline Athletic and Real Sociedad, Livingston boss Mark Burchill handed Neill a two-year deal.[4] [5] He made his full debut for Livingston against Hibernian in a 1–0 loss.[6]

Stranraer

In an effort to continue his development, Livingston allowed Neill on to move on loan to fellow Scottish League One side Stranraer for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.[7] After returning from his loan spell Neill was released by Livingston in May 2017,[8] subsequently signing a permanent contract with Stranraer where he went on to be a key player making 59 appearances in a season and a half.[9]

Stenhousemuir

Neill left Stranraer in the summer of 2018, joining Scottish League One rivals Stenhousemuir in May 2018.[10]

Dumbarton

Neill joined Dumbarton following Stenhousemuir's relegation in May 2019[11] playing every minute of the season as the Sons finished sixth in Scottish League One. He extended his deal with the Sons until the summer of 2021 in July 2020.[12] Neill left the Sons in May 2021, turning down a new deal after the departure of manager Jim Duffy.[13]

Cove Rangers

Neill signed for Cove Rangers on June 4, 2021[14] after his release from Dumbarton and scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win over Airdrieonians.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Motherwell2014–15Premiership0000000000
Ayr United (loan)2014–15League One7100000071
Livingston2015–16Championship23020204[16] 0310
2016–17League One7000002[17] 090
Total300202060400
Stranraer (loan)2016–17League One130100000140
Stranraer2017–18League One351103120412
Total501203120552
2018-19League One291204130382
Dumbarton2019–20League One283204110354
2020–21League One221203041312
Total504407151666
Career total163710013314120611

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morgyn Neill joins Ayr United on loan. Motherwell F.C.. 9 January 2015. 12 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Brechin 2 Ayr United 1. Ayr United F.C.. 10 January 2015. 12 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Ayr United 1 Morton 1. Ayr United F.C.. 17 January 2015. 12 January 2017.
  4. Web site: Morgyn Neill signs . BBC Sport . 29 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Livingston sign up Morgyn Neill and Moses Duckrell. Edinburgh News. 14 July 2015. 29 November 2015.
  6. Web site: Morgyn Neill debut . . 29 November 2015.
  7. Web site: Neill steps to Stair Park . Livingston FC . 12 January 2017 . 12 January 2017.
  8. Web site: Squad update . Livingston FC . 17 May 2017 . 17 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Morgyn Neill signs . Stranraer FC . 19 May 2017 . 19 May 2017.
  10. Web site: Warriors secure Neill. Kilpatrick. Margaret. 21 May 2018. Stenhousemuir FC. 22 May 2018.
  11. Web site: SIGNING NEWS: DEAL FOR NEILL. Galloway. Andy. 31 May 2019. Dumbarton Football Club.
  12. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club - MORGYN IS BACK FOR NEXT SEASON. 2020-07-21. www.dumbartonfootballclub.com.
  13. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club - FOUR PLAYERS RELEASED. 2021-05-31. www.dumbartonfootballclub.com.
  14. Web site: MORGYN NEILL ARRIVES AT BALMORAL. 4 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Cove Rangers 1-0 Airdrieonians: Morgyn Neill's late winner keeps Paul Hartley's side in the mix at the top of League One. 25 September 2021.
  16. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
  17. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup