Neil Bennett

For the rugby player, see Neil Bennett (rugby union).

Neil Bennett (born in Dewsbury) is an English footballer who plays in the goalkeeping position.

Bennett began his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday but made no League appearances before being released. He joined Ossett Town FC in the Northern Premier League First Division and made a number of appearances for them during the 2000-01 season. He then moved north of the border and joined Airdrieonians in the Scottish First Division and made 11 appearances for their first team in the 2001-02 season. He signed for Barrow in August 2002 and made his debut on the opening day of the 2002-03 season at home to Hucknall Town. He was replaced by the fit again Simon Bishop after a 3-0 home defeat by Ashton United in mid September and was released in early October.

He subsequently moved to play in the League of Ireland with Derry City FC where he played in the UEFA Cup [1]. He joined Rochdale AFC in March 2003. In September 2003 he moved north of the border again joining Albion Rovers for a season before moving to Partick Thistle in the summer of 2004.

References

• Neil Bennett career stats at Soccerbase
• Neil Bennett, www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com

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Date of birth	1980
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