Hugh Neil


Hugh Moorhead Neil was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right back. Active in both Scotland and England, Neil made over 250 career league appearances.

Career

Playing career

Born in Cumnock, Neil began his career with non-league Lugar Boswell Thistle, before playing League football with Falkirk, Rangers, St Johnstone and Carlisle United.

After football

After retiring as a player in 1969, Neil became Carlisle's chief scout.

Death

Neil died on 12 November 1978, at the age of 42, following a car crash nine days previously.