Dick Neilson

Dick Neilson
Personal information
Full name Richard Neilson
Date of birth (1916-04-01)1 April 1916
Date of death 14 December 2005(2005-12-14) (aged 89)
Place of death Manchester, United Kingdom
Playing position Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1936–1948 Manchester City 16 (1)
Total 16 (1)
Teams managed
Droylsden

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Richard "Dick" Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later a manager for Droylsden.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Hince, Paul (16 December 2005). "Neilson Leaves Shining Legacy". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Satchell, Clarissa (27 December 2005). "Superbug Fear Over City Star Death". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
  3. ↑ Kay, Steve (27 January 2006). "MCFC Stats". Retrieved 18 July 2012.


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