Alex Neil

Date of birth04 May 1978
Place of birthBellshill
NationalityScottish
Weight81 kg
Height1.73 m
PositionMidfielder

Having signed for Barnsley during the 2000 summer, Alex featured regularly from the substitutes' bench at the beginning of 2000-01 but had to wait until November before he made his first start.

However, once in the side he mostly retained his place, playing either in a central or wide-right midfield role.

An effective ball winner he showed that he had the ability to beat opponents but looked unsure in front of goal, although once his first goal goes in there should be many more.

He had a successful first season at Oakwell and did well enough to earn a new improved three-year contract.

Alex joined Mansfield Town in July 2004 with a one-year contract but he was made available for transfer in November 2004.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Dunfermline Athletic 01 Jul 1997 30 Jun 1999
Airdrieonians 08 Jul 1999 11 Jul 2000
Barnsley 11 Jul 2000 30 Jun 2004
Mansfield Town 20 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2005
Hamilton Academical 01 Jul 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Airdrieonians Scottish FA Cup
1
2000-01 Barnsley FA Cup 1
2000-01 Barnsley League Cup
1
2000-01 Barnsley League Division 1 19
13
5
1
2001-02 Barnsley FA Cup 1
1
2001-02 Barnsley League Cup 2
1
2001-02 Barnsley League Division 1 17
8
2
2
2002-03 Barnsley FA Cup 1
2002-03 Barnsley LDV Vans Trophy 1
2002-03 Barnsley League Division 2 30
3
4
2003-04 Barnsley FA Cup 1
2
2003-04 Barnsley League Division 2 17
14
2
1
2004-05 Mansfield Town FA Cup 1
1
2004-05 Mansfield Town League Cup 1
2004-05 Mansfield Town League Two 40
1
1
5


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
30 Jan 2000 Dundee United v Airdrieonians L 4-1 Scottish FA Cup 3rd round


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.