John Neal (Welsh footballer)

John Edward Neal (29 November 1899 – 14 January 1965) was a Welsh international footballer who played for UCNW Bangor, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Wrexham. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 2 matches. He played his first match on 25 October 1930 against Scotland and his last match on 22 November 1930 against England.[1]

John Neal
Personal information
Full name John Edward Neal
Date of birth (1899-11-29)29 November 1899
Place of birth Llandudno, Wales
Date of death 14 January 1965(1965-01-14) (aged 65)
Place of death Rhos on Sea, Denbighshire, Wales
Position(s) Centre forward, inside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1921 UCNW Bangor
1921–1924 Llandudno
1924–1929 Colwyn Bay United
1929–1930 Wrexham 17 (3)
1930–1931 Colwyn Bay United
International career
1930 Wales 2 (0)
Managerial career
Colwyn Bay United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

The Unknowns

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The Football League refused to allow clubs to release players for internationals if it clashed with a League game. Welsh selectors were forced to pick home based players, including Llandudno-born Neal. The team dubbed 'the Unknowns' and captained by Cardiff City's Fred Keenor gained a 1–1 draw against Scotland at Glasgow's Ibrox Park in October 1930. Neal won his second and final cap in the next match, a 4–0 defeat by England in Wrexham the following month.

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References

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  1. ^ "Wales player database 1872 to 2013". eu-football.info. Retrieved 30 April 2016.