[Albion] Ashley Neal

[The Wookiee]

Is this the famous Ashley Neal that wore the blue and white stripes for us ??

[video]https://www.youtube.com/c/ashleynealdrivingins[/video]

 

[Jam The Man]

Yes.
For me the worst player ever to appear in our colours.

Proof that nepotism might well figure in football!


That said, Good on him to have forged a decent career outside of the game.

 

[Mancgull]

Yes.
For me the worst player ever to appear in our colours.

Proof that nepotism might well figure in football!


That said, Good on him to have forged a decent career outside of the game.

And anyone that argues otherwise wasn’t there at Rochdale late in 1996 when we lost 3-0 and Neal did a terrible impression of a centre back. Nepotism was definitely in play as Case had no other reason to play him.
Anyway, good luck to him now.

 

[Insel affe]

Yes.
For me the worst player ever to appear in our colours.

Proof that nepotism might well figure in football!


That said, Good on him to have forged a decent career outside of the game.

Agreed, at first I thought he was going to be wheely good, but he flattered to deceive and in the end we had to do a three point turn and tell him he had failed.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

And anyone that argues otherwise wasn’t there at Rochdale late in 1996 when we lost 3-0 and Neal did a terrible impression of a centre back. Nepotism was definitely in play as Case had no other reason to play him.
Anyway, good luck to him now.

You have beaten me to it,and were you one of the many waiting for Bellotti to appear outside the main entrance after the game ?

 

[Pinkie Brown]

And anyone that argues otherwise wasn’t there at Rochdale late in 1996 when we lost 3-0 and Neal did a terrible impression of a centre back. Nepotism was definitely in play as Case had no other reason to play him.
Anyway, good luck to him now.

I was there. A pitiful impersonation of a footballer. Despite plenty of competition, Neal comfortably cements his place into any worst Albion XI for me. A central defence trio of Neal, Colin Hawkins and Glen Thomas attempting to play Potterball. Let that sink in for a moment.

 

[blue'n'white]

i was there. A pitiful impersonation of a footballer. Despite plenty of competition, neal comfortably cements his place into any worst albion xi for me. A central defence trio of neal, colin hawkins and glen thomas attempting to play potterball. Let that sink in for a moment.

No please no - what a nightmare

 

[METALMICKY]

Yes.
For me the worst player ever to appear in our colours.

Err aren't you forgetting Mark Farrington? Those two and Michael Mahoney Johnson make up my triumvirate of shite!

 

[Hampster Gull]

Bless him, but he was woeful for us

 

[Lenny Rider]

Err aren't you forgetting Mark Farrington? Those two and Michael Mahoney Johnson make up my triumvirate of shite!

Mickey it’s like an election in Russia, only one candidate and therefore one winner, the nepotism shadow was so prevalent it did cross our minds at GE that Mrs Neal and Jimmy Case might possibly have taken friendship to the next level

Thankfully Jimmy shot this scurrilous rumour down, with good grace and humour, at Kerry Mayo’s testimonial game.

 

[big nuts]

The worst player I ever saw for the Albion was Damian Hilton who played as a striker against Barnet. Even worse than Neal but a close run thing.

 

[Jam The Man]

Err aren't you forgetting Mark Farrington? Those two and Michael Mahoney Johnson make up my triumvirate of shite!

Matter of opinions.
I’d have Farringdon streets ahead in terms of ability. MMJ less so, but Ashley Neal will always stay at the bottom of my pile!

 

[studio150]

Matter of opinions.
I’d have Farringdon streets ahead in terms of ability. MMJ less so, but Ashley Neal will always stay at the bottom of my pile!

Richard Tiltman, Glen Geard

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Another one to add to the list of Albion footballers with far more talented relatives.

See also Ricardo Gabbiadini, Daniel Webb and Gary Bull.

 

[The Wookiee]

Another one to add to the list of Albion footballers with far more talented relatives.

See also Ricardo Gabbiadini, Daniel Webb and Gary Bull.

Don’t forget Roland Bergkamp

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Don’t forget Roland Bergkamp

Thanks Couldn't remember whether he was related or not.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Rochdale 96.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

And anyone that argues otherwise wasn’t there at Rochdale late in 1996 when we lost 3-0 and Neal did a terrible impression of a centre back. Nepotism was definitely in play as Case had no other reason to play him.
Anyway, good luck to him now.

I think that was the worst performance I have ever seen. It was perishing cold as well.

 

[The Wookiee]

Thanks Couldn't remember whether he was related or not.

Could also add Dean Wilkins to the list. A great servant for us however his career was not as successful as his brother Ray

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Yes, hard to believe he was from the loins of probably the most successful domestic English footballer ever.

Football League First Division (8): 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86
Football League Cup (4): 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
FA Charity Shield (5): 1976, 1977 (shared), 1979, 1980, 1982
European Cup (4): 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1983–84
UEFA Cup (1): 1975–76
UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977

His dad won twice as many medals than he had first team games for professional clubs.