Morgyn Neill (born 10 March 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish League Two side Elgin City.
He has previously played for Motherwell, Livingston, Stranraer, Stenhousemuir, Dumbarton, Cove Rangers, Alloa Athletic, and Ayr United.
Early life Neill was born on 10 March 1996, in Glasgow. He joined the Motherwell youth academy at a young age.
Career Motherwell Neill was at Motherwell for 10 years, but couldn't force his way into the first team. He played with the development squad, and played as a defender.
Having been named on the substitutes bench for Motherwell on a number of occasions during the 2014–15 season, Neill signed for Ayr United on loan on 9 January 2015, with Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough saying he needed to play first-team football. He made his debut for Ayr on 10 January 2015, in a 2–1 defeat away at Brechin City. He scored his first goal for the club one week later in a 1–1 draw with Greenock Morton.
Livingston After a successful trial, playing in friendly matches against Dunfermline Athletic and Real Sociedad, Livingston boss Mark Burchill handed Neill a two-year deal. He made his full debut for Livingston against Hibernian in a 1–0 loss.
Stranraer In an effort to continue his development, Livingston allowed Neill on to move on loan to fellow Scottish League One side Stranraer for the remainder of the 2016–17 season. After returning from his loan spell Neill was released by Livingston in May 2017, subsequently signing a permanent contract with Stranraer where he went on to be a key player making 59 appearances in a season and a half.
Stenhousemuir Neill left Stranraer in the summer of 2018, joining Scottish League One rivals Stenhousemuir in May 2018.
Dumbarton Neill joined Dumbarton following Stenhousemuir's relegation in May 2019 playing every minute of the season as the Sons finished sixth in Scottish League One. He extended his deal with the Sons until the summer of 2021 in July 2020. Neill left the Sons in May 2021, turning down a new deal after the departure of manager Jim Duffy.
Cove Rangers Neill signed for Cove Rangers on 4 June 2021 after his release from Dumbarton and scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win over Airdrieonians. Neill would be later win the title that campaign with Cove Rangers, starting in a 1-0 victory over his former club Dumbarton. The next campaign the success would not continue for Morgyn and Cove, as they finished bottom of the Scottish Championship.
Alloa Athletic On 16 June 2023, Neill joined Alloa Athletic. He left the club after two seasons in May 2025.
Dumbarton Neill returned for a second spell with Dumbarton in June 2025. Having started just twice for the Sons since new manager Frank McKeown was appointed, Neill joined Scottish League Two rivals Elgin City on loan in February 2026. He was released by the club in May 2026.
Elgin City On 27 May 2026, Neill returned to Elgin City on a free transfer following his release from Dumbarton.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMotherwell2014–15Premiership0000000000Ayr United (loan)2014–15League One7100000071Livingston2015–16Championship23020204Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs03102016–17League One7000002Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup090Total300202060400Stranraer (loan)2016–17League One130100000140Stranraer2017–18League One351103120412Total501203120552Stenhousemuir 2018-19League One291204130382Dumbarton2019–20League One2832041103542020–21League One221203041312Total504407151666Cove Rangers2021–22League One3533040404632022–23Championship202102010252Total555406050715Alloa Athletic2023–24League One3302041314222024–25 League One322103120383Total652307251805Dumbarton2025–26League Two180214070301Elgin City (loan)2025–260000000000Career total3011419130531238822
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