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Monday, January 09, 2023

McNeil Remembers His Move From Hereford To Wrexham

 

Former Hereford United striker Dixie McNeil has been talking about his move from Hereford United to Wrexham.

It happened partly because of Coventry's FA Cup tie against Wrexham last weekend.

McNeil was assistant manager at Coventry during the 1990/91 season. Former Hereford United manager John Sillet was in charge.

Accoring to the 'Leader' Sillet wanted £100,000 for McNeil, who had scored 85 goals in 129 appearances over three seasons for the Bulls. However Wrexham manager at that time Arfon Griffiths didn't want to pay that much.

"John told me to go to Wrexham as soon as they stepped up their interest," added McNeil.

"Arfon knew I was on a good weekly wage at Hereford but didn’t know how much.

"John told Wrexham I was on 50 per cent more than I was actually getting at Hereford so money-wise, I did pretty well out of the move!" 

Hereford received £60,000 for McNeil from Wrexham in 1978.