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Neil O'Donnell (21 December 1949 – May 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Neil O'Donnell

Personal information
Date of birth	(1949-12-21)21 December 1949
Place of birth	Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date of death	May 2022 (aged 72)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1967–1974	Norwich City[1]	50	(2)
1974–1975	Gillingham[2]	24	(0)
1975–1977	Sheffield Wednesday[3]	40	(1)
Total		114	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

O'Donnell was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.[4] He began his career with Norwich City, for whom he made 64 appearances (scoring three goals) and was a member of the club's squad that won the second division championship in 1972. After leaving Carrow Road in 1974, O'Donnell played for Gillingham and Sheffield Wednesday. He retired due to injury after the 1976–77 season,[3] and played for Sheffield Wednesday in a testimonial match against Norwich.[5]

O'Donnell's death was announced on 26 May 2022.[4][5]

Honours

• Second Division Championship 1971–72

Notes

References

• Mike Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt (2001). Canary Citizens. Jarrold Publishing. ISBN 0-7117-2020-7.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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