Hamish McNeill
Scottish footballer (1934–2017)
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Hamish Grant McNeil (16 November 1934 – 15 October 2017) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half for Colchester United.
Full name
Hamish Grant McNeil[1]
Date of birth
16 November 1934[1]
Date of death
15 October 2017 (aged 82)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hamish Grant McNeil[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1934[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Alva, Scotland[1] | ||
| Date of death | 15 October 2017 (aged 82) | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | |||
| 1957–1958 | Colchester United | 2 | (1) |
| Cambridge City | |||
| Total | 2 | (1) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Alva, McNeill began his career with Scottish junior club Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic before joining English Football League side Colchester United in 1957.[1] He made his debut for the club on 21 September 1957 and scored Colchester's goal in a 1–1 draw with Bournemouth.[2] He played only once more for Colchester,[3] in the following game at home to Northampton Town, a 4–1 defeat.[4] After leaving the club, McNeill joined non-league team Cambridge City.[1]
Death
McNeill died on 15 October 2017, at the age of 82.[5]