Neil Teggart (born 16 September 1984 in Downpatrick) is a Northern Irish
footballer
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. He was a
Northern Ireland under-21 international, picking up two caps.
Career
He had been a very promising prospect, coming through the youth system at
Sunderland
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, but after loan spells at
Darlington
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In the 19th century, Darlington underwen ...
and
Scunthorpe United
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, he was released without breaking into the first team squad. After an unsuccessful spell at
Perth Glory FC
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Founded in 199 ...
in Australia, he went to Scotland, where he played for
Livingston
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and
Hamilton Academical
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.
Teggart was to sign for
Portadown
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in 2008, but after an administrative error cost them their Premiership status he opted to join
Ballymena United
Ballymena United Football Club is a semi-professional football club from Northern Ireland. Based in Ballymena, County Antrim, the team competes in the NIFL Premiership and plays home matches at the Ballymena Showgrounds which is owned by the ...
, where he scored nine goals. He eventually signed a three-year deal with Portadown on 10 May 2009, following the club's promotion back to the Premiership.
On 11 July, Teggart scored his first goal for Portadown on his debut, in a friendly against
Warrenpoint Town. He made his competitive league debut on 15 August, in the 2–1 home defeat against
Glentoran
Glentoran Football Club is a professional football club that plays in the NIFL Premiership. The club was founded in 1882.
History
Early history
In 1914, Glentoran won the Vienna Cup, becoming the first United Kingdom team to win a European t ...
.
Personal life
Teggart was arrested for assault in 2010.
References
External links
Portadown F.C.official site*
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1984 births
Living people
Association footballers from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland under-21 international footballers
Darlington F.C. players
Sunderland A.F.C. players
Scunthorpe United F.C. players
Perth Glory FC players
Livingston F.C. players
Hamilton Academical F.C. players
Ballymena United F.C. players
Portadown F.C. players
English Football League players
Scottish Football League players
NIFL Premiership players
Association football forwards