Neville Oxford

Neville Dwight Oxford (born 18 November 1948) is a Jamaican former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a forward.

Neville Oxford
Personal information
Full name Neville Dwight Oxford[1]
Date of birth (1948-11-18) 18 November 1948
Place of birth Kingston, Colony of Jamaica
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cavalier
1967–1968 New York Generals 11 (1)
International career
Jamaica 24
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Oxford spent two seasons with the New York Generals, making 11 appearances,[2] having previously played for Cavalier in Jamaica.[3]

He also spent time with the Jamaican national side,[4] making his debut for the country at the age of 16. During his career, Oxford made 24 appearances for Jamaica.[1]

Personal life

Oxford's brother Karl has a grandson, Reece Oxford, who is also a professional footballer.[5]

References

  1. "Memories by the score – Neville Oxford". Jamaica Observer. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. NASL career stats
  3. "CONCACAF Soccer For Jamaica". Jamaica Gleaner. 3 February 1966. p. 16. Retrieved 3 November 2017 via Trinidad & Tobago Football History.
  4. Neville Oxford at National-Football-Teams.com
  5. Howard Walker (3 October 2015). "Reece gives 'Oxford' new meaning". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 3 November 2017.


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