John Neill (footballer)
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John Neill is a Scottish
professional footballer, currently playing for Clyde
.
, whome he joined from rivals Hibernian's
youth initiative. He was loaned to Hamilton Academical between August and November 2006, making his senior professional debut, and also scoring, against Gretna
in the Scottish Challenge Cup. He joined Raith Rovers
, managed by former Hearts coach John McGlynn, again on loan, in early 2007. Playing a pivotal role in securing a play-off place that season before being recalled to Hearts FC.
Neill was released from his Hearts' contract on 31 August 2007 due to differences with the new coaching regime. He then played the remainder of the 07/08 season at Queen's Park
, before signing on for another season. On the 30 July 2010, he signed a 1 month deal with East Stirlingshire, and stayed at the club for the rest of the season. In July 2011, he signed for Clyde
,He scored his first goal in a 3-0 win against Elgin City
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer, currently playing for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
.
Career
A combative & creative central midfielder, Neill started his senior career with HeartsHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, whome he joined from rivals Hibernian's
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
youth initiative. He was loaned to Hamilton Academical between August and November 2006, making his senior professional debut, and also scoring, against Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
in the Scottish Challenge Cup. He joined Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
, managed by former Hearts coach John McGlynn, again on loan, in early 2007. Playing a pivotal role in securing a play-off place that season before being recalled to Hearts FC.
Neill was released from his Hearts' contract on 31 August 2007 due to differences with the new coaching regime. He then played the remainder of the 07/08 season at Queen's Park
Queen's Park F.C.
Queen's Park Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club are currently the only amateur club in the Scottish League; their amateur status is reflected by their motto, Ludere Causa Ludendi – to play for the sake of playing.Queen's Park are the oldest...
, before signing on for another season. On the 30 July 2010, he signed a 1 month deal with East Stirlingshire, and stayed at the club for the rest of the season. In July 2011, he signed for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
,He scored his first goal in a 3-0 win against Elgin City
Elgin City F.C.
Elgin City Football Club are a semi-professional football team based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Third Division....
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External links
- Profile at londonhearts.com