Brian O'Neil (footballer born 1972)

Brian O'Neil ( born September 6, 1972 in Paisley ) is a former Scottish footballer.

O'Neil began his career in 1991 for Celtic Glasgow. Until 1997, he played 150 times for the club and made it attracted attention for its flexibility. He managed the 1996 jump in the Scottish national team. In 1997 he was loaned to Nottingham Forest. Brian O'Neil played but rarely for the English club and was subsequently not required. The Aberdeen FC was willing to oblige him, and took O'Neil back to Scotland.

He drew attention to himself in his 29 appearances for the German first division club VfL Wolfsburg Aberdeen. The defensive specialist a convincing performance in the 1998/99 season. While his commitment to the VfL ​​Wolfsburg could even qualify for the UEFA Cup. The popular Scot played until 2000 for the wolves and clocked up 50 league games and scored three goals.

His next stop was Derby County in England. Through numerous injuries he failed to build on its previous achievements. In the years 2000 to 2003, he brought it only 17 appearances. After a dispute with the club's management Brian O'Neil went to Preston North End. In the 2nd league in England he flourished again and played until 2006 a total of 112 times ( five goals) for Preston. Also for the national team, he still came to individual missions. In 2005 he played the seventh and last time for Scotland. Ultimately forced him an injury at the end of his career; even with the fans of Preston North End O'Neil was very popular.