William Neil (22 May 1939 – 22 September 2014) was a Scottish footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2][3][4] Neil, who played as a centre half, played in the Scottish Football League for Airdrieonians and Queen's Park between 1956 and 1972.[5][6] Neil holds the record for the player with the most amateur caps. He died on 22 September 2014, at the age of 75.[7][8][9]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Neil | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Airdrie, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 22 September 2014 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1961 | Airdrieonians | 49 | (0) |
| 1961–1972 | Queen's Park | 326 | (12) |
| Total | 375 | (12) | |
| International career | |||
| 1957–1969 | Scotland Amateur[1] | 45 | (0) |
| 1960 | Great Britain | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||