Neil Turner (footballer)


Neil McDougall Turner was a Scottish footballer who played in the English Football League, Scottish Football League and the American Soccer League as a forward.

Career

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Turner played for Petershill as a youth player. In September 1913, he moved to Leeds City. In August 1914, Leeds sent Turner to Raith Rovers. During World War I, he played as a guest with Benburb F.C. At some point, he joined Vale of Leven before moving to Kilmarnock in September 1918. He also played for Aberdare Athletic and Sunderland.
In October 1923, Turner joined Bethlehem Steel of the American Soccer League. In 1925, he moved to the New Bedford Whalers before finishing his career with the Springfield Babes during the 1926–1927 season.