Neil Jason Shipperley was born on 30 October 1974 and is an English football manager and former professional player who played as a forward.
15 Facts About Neil Shipperley
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Neil Shipperley notably played in the Premier League for Chelsea, Southampton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United as well as featuring in the Football League for Watford, Barnsley, Wimbledon and Brentford.
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Neil Shipperley scored the only goal of the 2004 Football League First Division play-off final for Crystal Palace.
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Neil Shipperley was capped seven times by the England U21 team, scoring three goals.
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Neil Shipperley bettered Chelsea centre-back Frank Sinclair for strength and pace, and was scouted by the club.
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An article in The Independent in January 1994 predicted that Neil Shipperley could become Chelsea's first homegrown star striker since Peter Osgood in the 1960s.
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Neil Shipperley scored 12 times in his first season with the Dons, including braces in both games against eventual champions Manchester City.
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In July 2003, Neil Shipperley returned to Palace on a three-year deal.
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Neil Shipperley failed to score in his eleven appearances for Brentford, and on 25 April 2007 announced his retirement from professional football.
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On 20 May 2009, it was announced that Neil Shipperley had become manager of Bedfont in the Combined Counties League.
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On Boxing Day 2011, Neil Shipperley was confirmed as the successor to Steve Ringrose at North Greenford United a post he held until May 2012 when he resigned to look for management experience at a higher level, though he returned in October 2012 following the sacking of Jon-Barrie Bates.
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Neil Shipperley's father was Dave Neil Shipperley, who played for many years at centre back for Charlton Athletic and Gillingham.
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In December 2019, Neil Shipperley was found guilty of public masturbation and intentionally exposing himself to a mother and her 16-year-old daughter.
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Neil Shipperley was given a 12-month community order, ordered to complete 120 hours' unpaid work plus costs and compensation.
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Neil Shipperley had been receiving counselling for personal issues, including the death of his father and gambling addiction, as well as debts.