Neil Hague (1 December 1949 – 24 July 2022)[1] was an English professional footballer, who played as a defender for Rotherham United, Plymouth Argyle, AFC Bournemouth, Huddersfield Town, and Darlington.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Thurcroft, Rotherham, England | ||
| Date of death | 24 July 2022 (aged 72) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1972 | Rotherham United | 145 | (2) |
| 1971–1974 | Plymouth Argyle | 98 | (15) |
| 1974–1976 | AFC Bournemouth | 89 | (7) |
| 1976–1977 | Huddersfield Town | 25 | (2) |
| 1977–1979 | Darlington | 80 | (4) |
| Total | 437 | (30) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In 1980 he was contracted to play with the American Soccer League expansion team the Phoenix Fire, but the team folded in pre-season.[3][4][2] Hague then moved to the Columbus Magic.[2] His final club as a player was the Los Angeles Aztecs, part-owned by Elton John.[2] Before returning to the UK, he ran soccer camps in California.[2]
References
edit- ^ Neil Hague – 1949 – 2022
- ^ a b c d e "Defender Hague did not let position stop his goal threat". The Plymouth Evening Herald. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "1980 Phoenix Fire • Fun While It Lasted". 3 May 2011.
- ^ "Phoenix Fire Rosters". www.nasljerseys.com.
- Ian Thomas, Owen Thomas, Alan Hodgson, John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
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External links
edit- Neil Hague at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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