About Andy Neil
Lived 1892 – 1941 (aged 48). Andy Neil was an association football player.
Life and career Neil was born in Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. and made his debut on 12 April 1913 away to Motherwell.
Neil came south in 1920 to sign for Brighton & Hove Albion of the newly formed Football League Third Division. He was a regular at inside right, technically skilful and creative, and impressed to the extent that First Division club Arsenal paid a £3,000 feean Albion club recordfor his services in March 1924. Although he had played 27 matches that season, Neil returned to Brighton in March 1926. He stayed until the 1927 close season, and then moved on to another third-tier club, Queens Park Rangers, where he played as a wing half until retiring in 1930 at the age of 37.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Andy Neil?
association football player (1892-1941)
When was Andy Neil born?
Andy Neil was born on 18 November 1892 in Crosshouse.
When did Andy Neil die?
Andy Neil died on 14 August 1941 in Kilmarnock.
What was Andy Neil's occupation?
Andy Neil was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Andy Neil (footballer)
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