Gary Neil
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Gary Derek Campbell Neil (born August 16, 1978) is a Scottish
former professional footballer. He was born in Glasgow
and played professionally for Torquay United
.
Neil, a utility player, began his career as an apprentice at Leicester City
, turning professional in August 1997. He failed to make the first team at Leicester and joined Torquay United
on loan on the 25th of March 1999, transfer deadline day and the same day on which Lee Russell also joined the Gulls. His league debut came on March 27, 1999, playing at left-back in a 3-0 at home to Hartlepool United
, fellow debutant Eifion Williams
scoring all three of Torquay's goals. At the end of the 1998-99 season, Neil was released by Leicester, joining Torquay on a free transfer that August, when he signed a one-year contract. Neil struggled to establish himself at Torquay, hindered by a series of injuries. His first goal came from the penalty spot on February 24, 2001 in a 2-2-1 defeat away to Halifax Town
. After only 20 appearances in two years, it was little surprise that Neil was released by Torquay at the end of the 2000-01 season.
Currently Gary is an independent personal trainer in the North-East of England, combining his experience of professional sports with many fitness and personal training qualifications. Gary trains several professional sportsmen including PGA golfer David Clark and local fitness hero Paul Wilson.
Scotland
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former professional footballer. He was born in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and played professionally for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
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Neil, a utility player, began his career as an apprentice at Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
, turning professional in August 1997. He failed to make the first team at Leicester and joined Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on loan on the 25th of March 1999, transfer deadline day and the same day on which Lee Russell also joined the Gulls. His league debut came on March 27, 1999, playing at left-back in a 3-0 at home to Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, fellow debutant Eifion Williams
Eifion Williams
Eifion Wyn Williams is a Welsh footballer who plays for Jarrow Roofing as a midfielder/striker after coming out of retirement. He has recently retired whilst playing for Wrexham...
scoring all three of Torquay's goals. At the end of the 1998-99 season, Neil was released by Leicester, joining Torquay on a free transfer that August, when he signed a one-year contract. Neil struggled to establish himself at Torquay, hindered by a series of injuries. His first goal came from the penalty spot on February 24, 2001 in a 2-2-1 defeat away to Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
. After only 20 appearances in two years, it was little surprise that Neil was released by Torquay at the end of the 2000-01 season.
Currently Gary is an independent personal trainer in the North-East of England, combining his experience of professional sports with many fitness and personal training qualifications. Gary trains several professional sportsmen including PGA golfer David Clark and local fitness hero Paul Wilson.