Hamish McNeill explained

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.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Colchester United – Player profile . https://archive.today/20130707020435/http://coludata.co.uk/player.asp?pid=223 . dead . 7 July 2013 . Coludata.co.uk . 13 May 2013 .
2. Web site: Colchester United – Match details – Bournemouth 1–1 Colchester Utd . https://archive.today/20130707020902/http://coludata.co.uk/matchdetails.asp?mid=698 . dead . 7 July 2013 . Coludata.co.uk . 13 May 2013 .
3. Web site: COLCHESTER UNITED:1950/51–1989/90 & 1992/93–2011/12 . Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database . 13 May 2013 .
4. Web site: Colchester United – Match details – Colchester Utd 1–1 Northampton Town . Coludata.co.uk . 13 May 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130707201000/http://coludata.co.uk/matchdetails.asp?mid=699 . 7 July 2013 .
5. Web site: Hamish McNeill (Midfielder / Forward) . Colchester United . 25 September 2024.