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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