Neil Emblen
| Date of birth | 19 June 1971 |
| Place of birth | Bromley |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Emblen featured regularly for Wolves in the early part of 2000-01, mostly being used in midfield or defence, although on one occasion he appeared as a makeshift striker. However after signing a new three-year contract he found it hard going and lost his place in the team before eventually returning to the line-up in April. A very versatile player he is effective in the air and makes determined runs with the ball. He is the brother of Wycombe's Paul Emblen.
Emblen's contract with Norwich City was cancelled by mutual consent in April 2003. He signed a new one-year contract at Walsall in May 2004.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 01 Jul 1993 | 08 Nov 1993 | |
| Millwall | 08 Nov 1993 | 14 Jul 1994 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 14 Jul 1994 | 21 Aug 1997 | |
| Crystal Palace | 21 Aug 1997 | 26 Mar 1998 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 Mar 1998 | 12 Jul 2001 | |
| Norwich City | 12 Jul 2001 | 25 Apr 2003 | |
| Walsall | 09 Jan 2003 | 09 Feb 2003 | L |
| Walsall | 19 Jun 2003 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| New Zealand Knights | 01 Jul 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | Millwall | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 8 | 5 |
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| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 21 | 7 |
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| 2001-02 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Norwich City | League Division 1 | 5 | 7 |
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| 2002-03 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 27 | 12 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Walsall | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Walsall | League One | 34 | 2 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 1994 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 30 Jan 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 08 Feb 1995 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-1 (4-3) | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 11 Mar 1995 | Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 22 Mar 1995 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace | L | 1-4 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 20 Sep 1995 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 11 Aug 1998 | Barnet v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 15 Sep 1998 | AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 22 Sep 1998 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth | L |
1-2 Agg: 2-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 24 Jan 1999 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wycombe Wanderers | L |
2-4 Agg: 3-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 08 Jan 2000 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-0 (3-4) | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 13 Aug 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Stockport County v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Oxford United | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Portsmouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Gillingham v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sheffield United | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Wimbledon v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Sep 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | Grimsby Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 02 Oct 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Grimsby Town | W |
2-0 Agg: 4-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Bolton Wanderers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Nov 2000 | Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Nov 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Queens Park Rangers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Dec 2000 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Birmingham City | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Jan 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Apr 2001 | Birmingham City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 May 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.