Date of birth | 30 October 1974 |
Place of birth | Chatham |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 88 kg |
Height | 1.85 m |
Position | Forward |
Having started the 2000-01 season in good form for Barnsley, Neil was sidelined by a knee injury at the end of October and he did not return to first-team action until shortly before Christmas.
Once back, he took time to settle in but eventually regained his scoring touch, proving to be the Reds' most consistent outfield player.
His final tally of 16 goals was a true reflection of the hard work and no little skill that he showed.
Always willing to battle for the cause, he is particularly effective with his back to goal from where he can bring his colleagues into play.
Strong in the air, he also packs a punch with his right foot and his winning goal in the 'derby' match at Bramall Lane was a perfect example of this.
Neil remained at Selhurst Park when he returned to Crystal Palace from Wimbledon in July 2003 on a three-year contract but was made available for transfer in July 2005.
He joined Sheffield United in July 2005 with a two-year contract.
Neil was made available for transfer by the Blades in December 2006 before his contract was cancelled the following month.
He joined Brentford in January 2007 with a contract to the end of the season.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Chelsea | 24 Sep 1992 | 06 Jan 1995 | |
Watford | 07 Dec 1994 | 05 Jan 1995 | L |
Southampton | 06 Jan 1995 | 25 Oct 1996 | |
Crystal Palace | 25 Oct 1996 | 22 Sep 1998 | |
Nottingham Forest | 22 Sep 1998 | 06 Jul 1999 | |
Barnsley | 06 Jul 1999 | 11 Jul 2001 | |
Wimbledon | 11 Jul 2001 | 24 Jul 2003 | |
Crystal Palace | 24 Jul 2003 | 20 Jul 2005 | |
Sheffield United | 20 Jul 2005 | 15 Jan 2007 | |
Brentford | 23 Jan 2007 | 30 Jun 2007 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1992-93 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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1993-94 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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1993-94 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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1993-94 | Chelsea | Premier League | 18 | 6 |
4 |
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1994-95 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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1994-95 | Chelsea | Premier League | 6 | 4 |
2 |
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1994-95 | Chelsea | UEFA European Cup Winners Cup | 2 | ||||
1994-95 | Southampton | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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1994-95 | Southampton | Premier League | 19 | 4 |
3
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1995-96 | Southampton | FA Cup | 6 | 3 |
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1995-96 | Southampton | League Cup | 4 | 2 |
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1995-96 | Southampton | Premier League | 37 | 8 |
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1996-97 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
1996-97 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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1996-97 | Southampton | Premier League | 9 | 1 |
1 |
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1997-98 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1997-98 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 17 | 9 |
7 |
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1998-99 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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1998-99 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 12 | 8 |
1 |
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1999-00 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 |
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2000-01 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Barnsley | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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2000-01 | Barnsley | League Division 1 | 38 | 1 |
14 |
4
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2001-02 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 |
1
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2001-02 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Wimbledon | League Division 1 | 36 | 5 |
12 |
5
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2002-03 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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2002-03 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 3 | 3 |
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2002-03 | Wimbledon | League Division 1 | 46 | 20 |
5
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2003-04 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 4 |
2
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2003-04 | Crystal Palace | League Division 1 | 40 | 8 |
5
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2003-04 | Crystal Palace | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 | 2 |
1
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2004-05 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 |
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2004-05 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 |
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2004-05 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 1 |
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2005-06 | Sheffield United | League Championship | 34 | 5 |
11 |
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2006-07 | Brentford | League One | 11 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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12 Oct 1999 | Bradford City v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
11 Dec 1999 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
12 Aug 2000 | Barnsley v Norwich City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
19 Aug 2000 | Watford v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
26 Aug 2000 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | W | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
28 Aug 2000 | Birmingham City v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
05 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Rotherham United | W |
3-2 Agg: 4-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
10 Sep 2000 | Fulham v Barnsley | L | 5-1 | League Division 1 | |
12 Sep 2000 | Crystal Palace v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
16 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | W | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
23 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
26 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | W |
0-3 Agg: 0-7 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
30 Sep 2000 | Barnsley v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
06 Oct 2000 | Huddersfield Town v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
14 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-4 | League Division 1 | |
17 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
21 Oct 2000 | Gillingham v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
24 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
27 Oct 2000 | Preston North End v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
16 Dec 2000 | Stockport County v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
23 Dec 2000 | Norwich City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
26 Dec 2000 | Barnsley v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
29 Dec 2000 | Barnsley v Watford | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
01 Jan 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
06 Jan 2001 | Leeds United v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
13 Jan 2001 | Barnsley v Birmingham City | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
20 Jan 2001 | Burnley v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
03 Feb 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
10 Feb 2001 | Barnsley v Fulham | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
17 Feb 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
20 Feb 2001 | Barnsley v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
24 Feb 2001 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
03 Mar 2001 | Grimsby Town v Barnsley | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
07 Mar 2001 | Nottingham Forest v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
10 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
17 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
25 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
31 Mar 2001 | Barnsley v Stockport County | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
07 Apr 2001 | Sheffield United v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
14 Apr 2001 | Wimbledon v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
16 Apr 2001 | Barnsley v Preston North End | L | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
21 Apr 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
28 Apr 2001 | Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
06 May 2001 | Portsmouth v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1993-94 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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1994-95 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 2 |
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1995-96 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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1995-96 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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17 Nov 1993 | San Marino v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
27 Mar 1995 | Republic of Ireland v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
25 Apr 1995 | Latvia v England | W | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
07 Jun 1995 | England v Latvia | W | 4-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
02 Sep 1995 | Portugal v England | L | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
10 Oct 1995 | Norway v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
14 Nov 1995 | England v Austria | W | 2-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.