Alan Neilson
| Date of birth | 26 September 1972 |
| Place of birth | Wegburg |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender |
A Wales international who was born in Germany, Alan learnt his trade at Newcastle United.
He was given his chance under Ossie Ardiles but was subsequently largely restricted to the shadow squad.
With just three substitute appearances, it would seem that Alan was very much a fringe member of the Fulham squad in 2000-01.
However, nothing could be further from the truth as he was on the bench for twenty games and two of his appearances helped clinch vital wins for the Cottagers.
He came on to replace the injured Sean Davis in midfield at Gillingham when the score was 0-0 with 23 minutes left, played really well and Fulham scored two late goals.
In the six-pointer at Blackburn Rovers, he took over from the red-carded Rufus Brevett at left back and had an absolute stormer.
Fulham were a goal down at the time and went on to win 2-1 and virtually clinch promotion.
The versatile defender skippered the reserves to the Avon Insurance Combination title and the regular defenders knew that they needed to be right on top of their game all the time to keep him on the bench.
He joined Grimsby Town on loan in October 2001.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Newcastle United | 11 Feb 1991 | 01 Jun 1995 | |
| Southampton | 01 Jun 1995 | 28 Nov 1997 | |
| Fulham | 28 Nov 1997 | 22 Feb 2002 | |
| Grimsby Town | 19 Oct 2001 | 19 Feb 2002 | L |
| Luton Town | 22 Feb 2002 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Tamworth | 16 Dec 2005 | 23 Feb 2007 | |
| Salisbury City | 23 Feb 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 2 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 16 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Newcastle United | League Division 1 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 10 | 4 |
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| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Southampton | Premier League | 15 | 3 |
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| 1996-97 | Southampton | League Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Southampton | Premier League | 24 | 5 |
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| 1997-98 | Fulham | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Southampton | Premier League | 3 | 5 |
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| 1998-99 | Fulham | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Fulham | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Fulham | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Fulham | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Fulham | League Division 1 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Grimsby Town | League Division 1 | 8 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Luton Town | League Division 3 | 8 |
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| 2002-03 | Luton Town | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Luton Town | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Luton Town | League Division 2 | 21 | 5 |
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| 2003-04 | Luton Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Luton Town | League Division 2 | 11 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Luton Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Luton Town | League One | 6 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2002 | Luton Town v York City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Lincoln City v Luton Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Torquay United v Luton Town | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Luton Town v Leyton Orient | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Luton Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Luton Town v Exeter City | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Luton Town v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Luton Town | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Luton Town v Peterborough United | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Blackpool v Luton Town | L | 5-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Luton Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Luton Town v Chesterfield | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Brentford v Luton Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Watford v Luton Town | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Luton Town v Notts County | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Aston Villa v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Stockport County v Luton Town | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Luton Town v Cheltenham Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Northampton Town v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Luton Town v Port Vale | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Luton Town v Guiseley | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Luton Town | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Luton Town | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Luton Town v Colchester United | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Bristol City v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Barnsley v Luton Town | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Peterborough United v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Port Vale v Luton Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Feb 2003 | Luton Town v Blackpool | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Feb 2003 | Luton Town v Northampton Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Luton Town v Brentford | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Luton Town v Bristol City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Colchester United v Luton Town | W | 0-5 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Luton Town v Stockport County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Swindon Town v Luton Town | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Luton Town v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Luton Town v Yeovil Town | W | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2003 | Stockport County v Luton Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Aug 2003 | Luton Town v Grimsby Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Luton Town v Hartlepool United | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Notts County v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Luton Town v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Bristol City v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Luton Town v Brentford | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Feb 2004 | Peterborough United v Luton Town | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2004 | Luton Town v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2004 | Luton Town v Oldham Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Luton Town v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 May 2004 | Chesterfield v Luton Town | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2004 | Swindon Town v Luton Town | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Barnsley v Luton Town | W | 3-4 | League One | |
| 28 Sep 2004 | Swansea City v Luton Town | L | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Luton Town v Stockport County | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 05 Feb 2005 | Huddersfield Town v Luton Town | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Luton Town v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 15 Feb 2005 | Hartlepool United v Luton Town | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 19 Feb 2005 | Bradford City v Luton Town | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Luton Town v Walsall | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Port Vale v Luton Town | L | 3-1 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Wales | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Wales | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 19 Feb 1992 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Mar 1992 | Wales v Canada | D | 1-1 | B INTER | |
| 13 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Wales | W | 2-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 17 Nov 1992 | Belgium v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 30 Mar 1993 | Wales v Belgium | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 27 Apr 1993 | Czechoslovakia v Wales | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 07 Sep 1993 | Wales v Czechoslovakia | L | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 13 Oct 1993 | Wales v Cyprus | W | 6-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 4 |
| 16 Nov 1993 | Wales v Romania | L | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 02 Feb 1994 | Wales v Scotland | W | 2-1 | B INTER | |
| 20 Apr 1994 | Wales v Sweden | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 1994 | Estonia v Wales | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Nov 1994 | Georgia v Wales | L | 5-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
| 09 Nov 1996 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 7-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 7 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.