| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Neilson | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1916 | ||
| Place of birth | Blackhall,[1] England | ||
| Date of death | 14 December 2005 (aged 89) | ||
| Place of death | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1936–1948 | Manchester City | 16 | (1) |
| Total | 16 | (1) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| Droylsden | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Richard Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later manager of Droylsden.[2][3][4]
References
- 1 2 "Manchester City. Doherty, Heale and Donnelly fit". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. v – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Hince, Paul (16 December 2005). "Neilson Leaves Shining Legacy". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ↑ Satchell, Clarissa (27 December 2005). "Superbug Fear Over City Star Death". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ↑ Kay, Steve (27 January 2006). "MCFC Stats". Retrieved 18 July 2012.
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