Robert Neil

For those of a similar name, see Robert Neill (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Robert Miln Neill.

Robert "Bobby" Neil (1875–1913) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Hibernian, Rangers and Liverpool. He played at centre half and at wing half.

Neil started his senior career with Hibernian, for whom he played in the 1896 Scottish Cup Final against Heart of Midlothian, but Hibs lost 3–1. After a spell with Liverpool, he joined Rangers in 1897. During his seven-year spell with Rangers he amassed four League championships, one Scottish Cup, three Glasgow Cup and two Charity Cup. He made 109 first class appearances for Rangers and scored 28 goals.

He gained two Scotland caps during his career, both coming against Wales, in 1896 and 1900. He scored a brace on his debut.

After retirement, he became a restaurateur but died in March 1913 aged thirty-seven.

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