Born Exeter 1977.

Neil was a goalkeeper who played for Exeter City age group, youth and reserve teams from 1992 to 1994.

After leaving City Neil had a long non-league career notably at Buckland Athletic and Newton Abbot Spurs. He also played for Teignmouth as well as having a short spell at Tiverton. Later Neil was assistant manager of Buckland to Richard Pears.

Neil works for a stonemasonry business near Newton Abbot.