John Neal (Welsh footballer)

John Edward Neal (29 November 1899 – 14 January 1965) was a Welsh international footballer who played for UCNW Bangor, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Wrexham. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 2 matches. He played his first match on 25 October 1930 against Scotland and his last match on 22 November 1930 against England.

John Neal

Personal information
Full name	John Edward Neal
Date of birth	(1899-11-29)29 November 1899
Place of birth	Llandudno, Wales
Date of death	14 January 1965(1965-01-14) (aged 65)
Place of death	Rhos on Sea, Denbighshire, Wales
Position(s)	Centre forward, inside left
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1919–1921	UCNW Bangor
1921–1924	Llandudno
1924–1929	Colwyn Bay United
1929–1930	Wrexham	17	(3)
1930–1931	Colwyn Bay United
International career
1930	Wales	2	(0)
Managerial career
	Colwyn Bay United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

The Unknowns

The Football League refused to allow clubs to release players for internationals if it clashed with a League game. Welsh selectors were forced to pick home based players, including Llandudno-born Neal. The team dubbed 'the Unknowns' and captained by Cardiff City's Fred Keenor gained a 1–1 draw against Scotland at Glasgow's Ibrox Park in October 1930. Neal won his second and final cap in the next match, a 4–0 defeat by England in Wrexham the following month.

See also

• List of Wales international footballers (alphabetical)