Hamish Grant McNeil (16 November 1934 – 15 October 2017) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half for Colchester United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hamish Grant McNeil[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1934[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Alva, Scotland[1] | ||
| Date of death | 15 October 2017 (aged 82) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | |||
| 1957–1958 | Colchester United | 2 | (1) |
| Cambridge City | |||
| Total | 2 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Alva, McNeill began his career with Scottish junior club Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic before joining English Football League side Colchester United in 1957.[1] He made his debut for the club on 21 September 1957 and scored Colchester's goal in a 1–1 draw with Bournemouth.[2] He played only once more for Colchester,[3] in the following game at home to Northampton Town, a 4–1 defeat.[4] After leaving the club, McNeill joined non-league team Cambridge City.[1]
Death
editMcNeill died on 15 October 2017, at the age of 82.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Colchester United – Player profile". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Colchester United – Match details – Bournemouth 1–1 Colchester Utd". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "COLCHESTER UNITED:1950/51–1989/90 & 1992/93–2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Colchester United – Match details – Colchester Utd 1–1 Northampton Town". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Hamish McNeill (Midfielder / Forward)". Colchester United. Retrieved 25 September 2024.