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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 1994 | Sheffield United v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 1994 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 1994 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1994 | Aston Villa v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 1994 | Southampton v Liverpool | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1994 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 1994 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1994 | Huddersfield Town v Southampton | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 01 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Ipswich Town | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Huddersfield Town | W |
4-0 Agg: 5-0 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 08 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Everton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 1994 | Leicester City v Southampton | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 1994 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 1994 | Southampton v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1994 | Manchester City v Southampton | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1994 | Crystal Palace v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Chelsea | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Aston Villa | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Wimbledon | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1994 | Queens Park Rangers v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 1995 | Southampton v Southend United | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 24 Jan 1995 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 1995 | Luton Town v Southampton | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Feb 1995 | Southampton v Manchester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 Feb 1995 | Southampton v Luton Town | W | 6-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 11 Feb 1995 | Norwich City v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Feb 1995 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 25 Feb 1995 | Ipswich Town v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 1995 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-6 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 04 Mar 1995 | Southampton v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Mar 1995 | Southampton v West Ham United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Mar 1995 | Nottingham Forest v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 1995 | Southampton v Newcastle United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 1995 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 1995 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 1995 | Southampton v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1995 | Wimbledon v Southampton | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 May 1995 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 May 1995 | Southampton v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 1995 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 1995 | Cardiff City v Southampton | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 1995 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 1995 | Southampton v Liverpool | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 1995 | Southampton v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 28 Oct 1995 | Wimbledon v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Nov 1995 | Southampton v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 1995 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 1995 | Southampton v Aston Villa | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 1995 | Reading v Southampton | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 09 Dec 1995 | Southampton v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1995 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1996 | Coventry City v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 1996 | Southampton v Portsmouth | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 25 Mar 1996 | Southampton v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 1996 | Queens Park Rangers v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Apr 1996 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 1996 | Southampton v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1996 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 May 1996 | Southampton v Wimbledon | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 1996 | Southampton v Chelsea | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1996 | Leicester City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1996 | West Ham United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Sep 1996 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 07 Sep 1996 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1996 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Southampton v Middlesbrough | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 1996 | Everton v Southampton | L | 7-1 | 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 |
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| 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.