Dixie McNeil
Manager Profile

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Manager Details

  • Full Name: Richard McNeil
  • Born: January 16th, 1947 (Melton Mowbray, England)
  • Former Player: Dixie McNeil
  • First Appointed: May 15th, 1982


Managerial History

Spell 1 - May 15th, 1982 to May 16th, 1982

Most Appearances Top Scorers
1. Ian Arkwright - 1
2. Phil Bater - 1
3. Frank Carrodus - 1
4. Wayne Cegielski - 1
5. Steve Dowman - 1
6. Steve Fox - 1
7. Alan Hill - 1
8. Joey Jones - 1
9. Eddie Niedzwecki - 1
10. Billy Ronson - 1
1. Mick Vinter - 3

First Match In Charge
May 15th, 1982 3 - 2 v. Rotherham United, League (Division Two)

Last Match In Charge
May 15th, 1982 3 - 2 v. Rotherham United, League (Division Two)

Total Players Used:
11 (12 including unused subs)

Biggest Win(s)
May 15th, 1982 3 - 2 v. Rotherham United, League (Division Two)

Heaviest Defeat(s)
None.

Overall Record
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
1 1 0 0 3 2
(100.0%) (0.0%) (0.0%)

At Home
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
1 1 0 0 3 2
(100.0%) (0.0%) (0.0%)
Spell 2 - May 1st, 1985 to Oct 31st, 1989

Most Appearances Top Scorers
1. Neil Salathiel - 205
2. Mike Williams - 190
3. Shaun Cunnington - 159
4. Steve Buxton - 146
5. Jim Steel - 138
6. Darren Wright - 129
7. Barry Horne - 129
8. Mike Salmon - 126
9. Steve Charles - 116
10. Joey Jones - 115
1. Kevin Russell - 52
2. Jim Steel - 51
3. Steve Buxton - 37
4. Steve Charles - 37
5. Ollie Kearns - 23
6. Barry Horne - 21
7. Steve Massey - 18
8. Graham Cooper - 16
9. Jon Bowden - 15
10. Roger Preece - 14

First Match In Charge
May 4th, 1985 3 - 2 v. Bury, League (Division Four)

Last Match In Charge
Oct 28th, 1989 0 - 2 v. Maidstone United, League (Division Four)

Total Players Used:
73 (75 including unused subs)

Biggest Win(s)
Nov 16th, 1988 8 - 0 v. Lex XI, Welsh Cup (3rd Round)
Jan 14th, 1986 8 - 0 v. Bridgend Town, Welsh Cup (4th Round)

Heaviest Defeat(s)
Oct 19th, 1985 0 - 6 vs. Aldershot, League (Division Four)

Overall Record
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
268 109 69 90 435 361
(40.7%) (25.7%) (33.6%)

At Home
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
136 64 41 31 248 158
(47.1%) (30.1%) (22.8%)

Biography

Dixie resigned prior to the match against Torquay United on 31st October 1989. He was quoted in the club programme as saying "I resigned as I felt it was in the best interest of the club. Something had to be done because the club was going down the same old road, I tried to get money for new players but was told none was available. I honestly believe in view of everything this is time for change."


Players Signed

New Players Transferred In
Player Date Signed Fee
1st Spell
None.
2nd Spell
1. Simon Chadwick Aug 15th, 1985
2. John Vaughan Oct 25th, 1985
3. Brian Mooney Dec 5th, 1985
4. Steve Massey Jul 1st, 1986
5. Darren Wright Jul 1st, 1986
6. Joe Cooke Aug 5th, 1986 £12,000
7. Paul Emson Aug 15th, 1986
8. Roger Preece Aug 15th, 1986
9. Barry Diamond Jan 22nd, 1987
10. Darren Heyes Jan 23rd, 1987
11. Dave Powell Feb 27th, 1987
12. Mike Salmon Mar 6th, 1987
13. George Oghani Mar 11th, 1987
14. Mike Carter Jul 1st, 1987
15. Joe Hinnigan Jul 7th, 1987
16. Jon Bowden Jul 7th, 1987 £12,500
17. Kevin Russell Jul 17th, 1987 £10,000
18. Geoff Hunter Aug 3rd, 1987
19. Jimmy Harvey Sep 10th, 1987
20. Ian Fairbrother Oct 23rd, 1987
21. Robert Alleyne Oct 23rd, 1987
22. Ollie Kearns Dec 23rd, 1987 £6,000
23. Brian Flynn Feb 17th, 1988
24. Andy Thackeray Jul 14th, 1988 £5,000
25. Graham Cooper Jul 18th, 1988 £5,000
26. Nigel Beaumont Jul 26th, 1988
27. Martin Lane Oct 6th, 1988
28. Paul Raynor Oct 13th, 1988
29. Chris Armstrong Mar 3rd, 1989
30. Paul Jones Mar 23rd, 1989
31. Gary Worthington Jun 9th, 1989 £12,000
32. Robbie Barnes Jun 20th, 1989
33. Sean Reck Jul 11th, 1989 £35,000
34. Vince O'Keefe Jul 17th, 1989
Youth Players Signed On Pro Terms
Player Date Signed
1st Spell
None.
2nd Spell
1. Nick Hencher Jul 1st, 1985
2. Tony Lee Jun 1st, 1986
3. Steve Watkin Jul 24th, 1989
4. Wayne Phillips Aug 23rd, 1989