Martin Neyland (29 September 1877 – 1947), sometimes known as Martin Nalan, was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers.[1][2][3]

Martin Neyland
Personal information
Full name Martin Neyland[1]
Date of birth 29 September 1877
Place of birth Bolton, England
Date of death 1947 (aged 69–70)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chatham Town
1900–1901 New Brompton 8 (4)
1901 Bolton Wanderers 2 (0)
1902–1903 Swindon Town 15 (2)
Nelson
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Neyland served in the Territorial Force with the Lancashire Fusiliers prior to the First World War.[4] Shortly after the outbreak of the war in August 1914, he enlisted in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.[4] Neyland transferred to the Royal Engineers in February 1917 and held the rank of pioneer.[4]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New Brompton 1900–01[5] Southern League First Division 8 4 0 0 8 4
Bolton Wanderers 1901–02[2] First Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
Swindon Town 1902–03[3] Southern League First Division 15 2 4 3 19 5
Career total 25 6 4 3 29 9

References

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  1. ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 217. ISBN 978-1905891610.
  2. ^ a b "Overall Appearances/Goals Record – N". 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Martin Neyland – Player Profile". Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b c "Martin Neyland | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Martin Neyland". Gillingham FC Scrapbook. Retrieved 26 May 2017.