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Defender · 1962–1966
John Neal joined Southend from Aston Villa in November 1962 and played 111 league and cup games at full-back before retiring in 1966. He later made his name as a manager, including spells with Wrexham, Middlesbrough and Chelsea.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 100 | 0 | 100 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 111 | 0 | 111 | 1 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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