About Neil Pointon
Born 1964. Neil Pointon is a British association football player.
Neil Geoffrey Pointon (born 28 November 1964) is an English former professional footballer. Pointon was a left-back who is perhaps best remembered for playing for Everton, Manchester City and Oldham Athletic.
Career Pointon joined Scottish Premier Division outfit Heart of Midlothian in 1995, enjoying a number of seasons up in Scotland before later playing for Walsall, Chesterfield and Hednesford Town. He scored for Hednesford against former club Oldham Athletic in an FA Cup tie at Keys Park.
On 30 May 2025, he retired as a coach at the Bolton Wanderers academy after fifteen years service with the club.
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Who is Neil Pointon?
English footballer (born 1964)
When was Neil Pointon born?
Neil Pointon was born on 28 November 1964 in Mansfield.
What is Neil Pointon's occupation?
Neil Pointon is an association football player.
What nationality is Neil Pointon?
Neil Pointon is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Pointon. https://biography.guide/neil-pointon/
MLA: "Neil Pointon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-pointon/.
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