Andrew McNeil
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| Andrew McNeil | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Andrew McNeil | |
| Date of birth | January 19, 1987 | |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | |
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Hibernian | |
| Number | 21 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2003-2004 | Southampton | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004-2006 2006-present |
Southampton Hibernian |
0 (0) 25 (0) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2006 | Scotland under-21s | 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Andrew "Andy" McNeil (born 19 January 1987, in Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League.
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[edit] Southampton
A former student at Leith Academy, McNeil drew early inspiration, and an inclination towards goalkeeping, from watching Jim Leighton play for his local side, Hibs.[1] However, it was in England that he opted to start his career, joining first club Southampton in August 2003 through their academy system, earning a professional contract in 2004.
He was a member of Southampton's youth team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup in 2005, losing on aggregate to Ipswich Town.
He negotiated an early release from his contract when new Saints manager George Burley signed a rival young goalkeeper, Bartosz Białkowski, in January 2006.[1] Despite occasionally appearing on the substitute's bench, he did not make a competitive appearance during his time with Southampton.
[edit] Hibernian
Two days after his departure from the St Mary's Stadium, McNeill returned to Edinburgh to sign for Hibernian.[1]
McNeil made his debut for Hibs in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline Athletic on 30 December 2006[2] after manager John Collins had dropped Zbigniew Małkowski.[3] He played in most of the games between then and the end of the season, including the 2007 Scottish League Cup Final.
McNeil was criticised, however, for conceding soft goals in Edinburgh derby defeats towards the end of the season. He lost his place in the team at the start of the 2007-08 season after Collins signed Yves Makabu-Makalambay. He regained his place, however, later in the season after Makalambay sustained an injury. McNeil produced some good performances in this second period in the team.
[edit] International
McNeil was selected Scotland squad for the 2006 UEFA U-19 Championships. He was the first choice goalkeeper as the young Scots reached the final, only to lose 2-1 to Spain.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Andy just gloves being in like Jim. Scotsman.com Sport. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.
- ^ Hibernian 2-0 Dunfermline Ath. BBC Sport. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.
- ^ Collins makes McNeil No.1 choice. BBC Sport. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.
- ^ Young Scots give hope for bright future. Scotsman.com Sport. Retrieved on January 4, 2007.
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