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Former Arsenal and Northern Ireland manager Terry Neill passes away aged 80

Neill was born in Belfast in 1942 and played in Bangor's youth team before joining Arsenal for £2,500 in 1959. He made his first team debut aged 18.

RIP: Terry Neill. Pic: Colorsport

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022 - 18:03

Nick Callow

Terry Neill, the former Arsenal and Northern Ireland captain and manager has died at the age of 80.

Neill was born in Belfast in 1942 and played in Bangor's youth team before joining Arsenal for £2,500 in 1959. He made his first team debut aged 18.

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