About Neil O'Donnell
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 72–73). Neil O'Donnell was a British association football player.
Neil O'Donnell (21 December 1949 – 19 May 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career O'Donnell was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He began his career with Norwich City, for whom he made 64 appearances (scoring three goals) and was a member of the club's squad that won the second division championship in 1972. After leaving Carrow Road in 1974, O'Donnell played for Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. He retired due to injury after the 1976–77 season,
O'Donnell died on 19 May 2022.
Honours Second Division Championship 1971–72
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Who was Neil O'Donnell?
Scottish footballer (born 1949)
When was Neil O'Donnell born?
Neil O'Donnell was born on 21 December 1949 in Glasgow.
When did Neil O'Donnell die?
Neil O'Donnell died in 2022.
What was Neil O'Donnell's occupation?
Neil O'Donnell was an association football player.
What nationality was Neil O'Donnell?
Neil O'Donnell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neil O'Donnell (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil O'Donnell. https://biography.guide/neil-o-donnell/
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