Neil Whalley

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Neil Whalley
Personal information
Full name David Neil Whalley
Date of birth (1965-10-29) 29 October 1965 (age 58)
Place of birth Widnes, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Warrington Town
1993–1995 Preston North End 50 (1)
Altrincham
Runcorn
Droylsden
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Neil Whalley (born 29 October 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Although most of his career was played in non-league football, he played 50 matches in the Football League for Preston North End.

His son Shaun also played in the Football League for Accrington Stanley. Now plays for Shrewsbury Town as a winger

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