Edwin Neve (3 May 1885 – 3 August 1920), sometimes known as Ned Neve, was a professional footballer who played as an outside left in the Football League for Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Hull City. He also played for Chesterfield Town, St Helens Recreation and Prescot.
Personal life As of 1901, Neve was working as a labourer and as of May 1916, he was working as a brewer's traveller. In May 1916, in the middle of the First World War, he was conscripted into the Royal Garrison Artillery as a bombardier and served on the Western Front and in the Army of Occupation. Neve died of heart problems in 1920, as a result of being gassed during the war. He died in Derby and was buried in Prescot Parish Churchyard.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHull City1906–07Second Division133001331907–08Second Division131001311908–09Second Division130001301909–10Second Division223002231910–11Second Division264002641911–12Second Division15120171Total102122010412Derby County1912–13First Division181101911913–14First Division29010300Total47120491Nottingham Forest1914–15Second Division35321374Career total184166119017
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