Dick Neilson

Richard Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later manager of Droylsden.^[2][3][4]

Dick Neilson

Personal information
Full name	Richard Neilson
Date of birth	(1916-04-01)1 April 1916
Place of birth	Blackhall,[1] England
Date of death	14 December 2005(2005-12-14) (aged 89)
Place of death	Manchester, England
Height	5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1]
Position	Centre-half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1936–1948	Manchester City	16	(1)
Total		16	(1)
Managerial career
	Droylsden
* Club domestic league appearances and goals