Neil Geoffrey Pointon was born on 28 November 1964 and is an English former professional footballer.
10 Facts About Neil Pointon
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Neil Pointon began his career at lower-league Scunthorpe United and quickly established himself as a regular first-teamer and a consistent and reliable performer in defence.
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Everton finished that season as runners-up to local rivals Liverpool in both the league championship and the FA Cup, though Neil Pointon played no part in the FA Cup final due to Mountfield's return to fitness.
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Neil Pointon did however play enough games that year to qualify for a Championship winners medal as Everton won their second title in three years.
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Neil Pointon spent two years at City as a first-team regular before moving on to Joe Royle's Oldham Athletic, then a top-flight club.
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Neil Pointon spent three years at Boundary Park, during which time the club were relegated from the Premiership.
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On 10 April 1994, Neil Pointon put the Latics ahead in the 106th minute of the FA Cup semi final at Wembley Stadium against Manchester United, only for Mark Hughes to equalise one minute before the final whistle and force a replay.
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Neil Pointon joined Scottish Premier Division outfit Heart of Midlothian in 1995, enjoying a number of seasons up in Scotland before later playing for Walsall, Chesterfield and Hednesford Town.
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Neil Pointon scored for Hednesford against former club Oldham Athletic in an FA Cup tie at Keys Park, soon before being handed the reins as Manager at Hednesford.
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Neil Pointon lasted as little as 9 games in his first Managerial post before being sacked after not winning a single game.