Neil Howarth

Date of birth15 November 1971
Place of birthBolton
NationalityEnglish
Weight85 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionDefender

Howarth began 2000-01 as first choice at right back for Cheltenham Town and scored a late equaliser in the opening day draw with Mansfield Town but was then affected by hamstring problems. He subsequently found it difficult to regain his place and was restricted to sporadic appearances on the right or in the centre of defence. When fully fit, he is a good all-round defender who is comfortable on the ball, useful in the air and possesses good positional play.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Burnley 02 Jul 1990 03 Sep 1993
Macclesfield Town 03 Sep 1993 24 Feb 1999
Cheltenham Town 24 Feb 1999 14 Jun 2003
Telford United 14 Jun 2003 21 May 2004
AFC Telford United 28 May 2004 06 Jan 2006
Kidderminster Harriers 06 Jan 2006

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 Macclesfield Town FA Cup 1
1998-99 Macclesfield Town League Cup
1
1999-00 Cheltenham Town League Cup 2
2000-01 Cheltenham Town FA Cup 1
1
2000-01 Cheltenham Town League Cup 2
2000-01 Cheltenham Town League Division 3 19
4
3
2
2001-02 Cheltenham Town FA Cup 1
2001-02 Cheltenham Town LDV Vans Trophy 2
2001-02 Cheltenham Town League Cup 1
2001-02 Cheltenham Town League Division 3 18
8
1
3
2002-03 Cheltenham Town FA Cup 3
2002-03 Cheltenham Town LDV Vans Trophy 2
2002-03 Cheltenham Town League Cup 1
2002-03 Cheltenham Town League Division 2 26
1
1
2
1
2003-04 Telford United FA Cup 2
1
2005-06 Kidderminster Harriers LDV Vans Trophy
1


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
19 Aug 1998 Stoke City v Macclesfield Town L 1-0
Agg: 2-3
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg
02 Jan 1999 Coventry City v Macclesfield Town L 7-0 FA Cup 3rd round


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