20 Facts About Matty McNeil

Matthew McNeil was born on 14 July 1976 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Matty McNeil then played a few games for Curzon Ashton Reserves before being spotted by the Altrincham Reserve team manager, Bernard Taylor.

Matty McNeil then came on as a substitute in the league cup final against Gainsborough, helping the team to come from behind to win the cup after extra time.

In pre-season, Matty McNeil was then scouted by Burnley and Crewe after a fine midfield display against a strong Manchester City side.

Matty McNeil was offered a week trial at Burnley in which he completed, and then he was asked to stay longer because Burnley had liked what they had seen.

Matty McNeil stayed for a total of three weeks, playing in the reserve league before an injury brought the trial to an end.

Matty McNeil was told "go back to Altrincham and get fit and we will come and have another look".

Matty McNeil then got fit, played a few first team games but couldn't hold a regular place down and was loaned out to Woodley Sports.

Matty McNeil attracted the attentions of a lot of league clubs throughout the season, with Bury being the most notable.

Matty McNeil helped the club have a strong finish to their season and the following year the club reached the first round proper of the FA Cup, in which he scored in every round.

Matty McNeil was then sold to Hyde United, where he won two leagues, two cups plus he was Hyde's supporters player of the year for two years in succession.

Matty McNeil had a good end to the season, helping keep the club in the football league.

Matty McNeil returned to feature briefly in Stockport's final game of the season, coming on as a substitute for the final few minutes of their Wembley play-off victory.

Matty McNeil was out of contract at the end of the season, and with the club going into administration, plus the management being made redundant, he wasn't offered a new contract.

Matty McNeil then had a contract offer from Accrington Stanley, but when the deal was agreed, Accrington then reduced the contract offer, and he felt that the deal didn't suit him.

Matty McNeil then went on to train with Rochdale and Bury, but for one reason or another a deal was not offered.

Matty McNeil signed for Southport on 12 May 2010, after he left Stockport County earlier on in the year.

Matty McNeil signed for Chester in June 2011, after he left Southport the previous month.

Matty McNeil suffered a knee injury in his first pre-season friendly against Tranmere, and missed the rest of pre-season.

Matty McNeil then managed to recover in time to make the first game of the season, where he scored on his debut.