Les O'Neill
Leslie Arthur O'Neill was an English professional football player and manager.
Playing career
Born in Blyth, O'Neill played as a midfielder and began his career in non-League football with Blyth [Spartans A.F.C.|Blyth Spartans].He turned professional with Newcastle United in 1963 but was unable to establish himself in the first team.
O'Neill then made over 100 first team appearances for each of Darlington, Bradford City and Carlisle United. With Carlisle he made it to the top flight of English football in the same team as Chris Balderstone and Bobby Parker.
He next played in Scotland for Dumfries club Queen of [the South F.C.|Queen of the South] where he was re-united again with Balderstone. After one season at Palmerston Park O'Neill retired from playing in 1978.