Peter Neilson (footballer)

Peter M. Neilson (1890 – after 1913) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the English Football League for Birmingham.[1]

Peter Neilson
Personal information
Date of birth 1890
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Airdrieonians
1913–1914 Birmingham 3 (1)
1914–19?? Wallyford
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Neilson was born in Glasgow. He played as an outside left for Airdrieonians in the Scottish Football League before coming to England to try his luck in the English Football League. He signed for Second Division club Birmingham in 1913,[2] and made his debut on 11 October 1913 in a 1–1 draw at Burnley.[3] He scored the only goal in the next game at home to Bury, but received criticism for his style of play and returned to Scotland the following year.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. Matthews, p. 160.


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