Dick Neilson

Dick Neilson

Personal information
Full name	Richard Neilson
Date of birth	(1916-04-01)1 April 1916
Place of birth	Blackhall,[1] England
Date of death	14 December 2005(2005-12-14) (aged 89)
Place of death	Manchester, England
Height	5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1]
Position(s)	Centre-half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1936–1948	Manchester City	16	(1)
Total		16	(1)
Managerial career
	Droylsden
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later manager of Droylsden.^[2][3][4]

References

1. "Manchester City. Doherty, Heale and Donnelly fit". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. v – via Newspapers.com.
2. Hince, Paul (16 December 2005). "Neilson Leaves Shining Legacy". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
3. Satchell, Clarissa (27 December 2005). "Superbug Fear Over City Star Death". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
4. Kay, Steve (27 January 2006). "MCFC Stats". Retrieved 18 July 2012.