Neil Heaney
| Date of birth | 03 November 1971 |
| Place of birth | Middlesbrough |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A left winger with skill and pace, Neil lacked the consistency to establish his place under George Graham at Arsenal but went on to complete big money moves to Southampton and Manchester City.
Neil retired from senior football in December 2002 due to a knee injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 14 Nov 1989 | 22 Mar 1994 | |
| Hartlepool United | 03 Jan 1991 | 01 Feb 1991 | L |
| Cambridge United | 09 Jan 1992 | 31 May 1992 | L |
| Southampton | 22 Mar 1994 | 25 Nov 1996 | |
| Manchester City | 25 Nov 1996 | 06 Jul 1999 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 26 Mar 1998 | 31 May 1998 | L |
| Bristol City | 12 Mar 1999 | 24 Mar 1999 | L |
| Darlington | 06 Jul 1999 | 24 Jul 2000 | |
| Dundee United | 24 Jul 2000 | 04 Dec 2001 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 04 Dec 2001 | 13 Dec 2002 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1991-92 | Arsenal | League Division One | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Arsenal | Premier League | 3 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Arsenal | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Arsenal | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Southampton | Premier League | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Southampton | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Southampton | Premier League | 21 | 13 |
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| 1995-96 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Southampton | Premier League | 15 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Southampton | Premier League | 4 | 4 |
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| 1999-00 | Darlington | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Darlington | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish League Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish Premier League | 7 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 3 | 1 | 7 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 1992 | Sheffield United v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 31 Jan 1993 | Arsenal v Liverpool | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 1993 | Everton v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 1993 | Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 May 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 1993 | Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 1993 | Arsenal v Huddersfield Town | D |
1-1 Agg: 6-1 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 16 Oct 1993 | Arsenal v Manchester City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1988-89 | England | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | England | Under-18 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 1991-92 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 1988 | Republic of Ireland v England | W | 0-2 | Under-18 | |
| 26 Oct 1988 | England v Greece | W | 5-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 3 |
| 27 Mar 1991 | Mexico v England | L | 3-1 | U18 | |
| 12 May 1992 | Hungary v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 24 May 1992 | England v Mexico | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 26 May 1992 | England v Czechoslovakia | L | 1-2 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 28 May 1992 | France v England | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 13 Oct 1992 | England v Norway | L | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 17 Nov 1992 | England v Turkey | L | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.