Career
On 26 September 1996, Neal was loaned to Brighton & Hove Albion. Two days later, he made his first league appearance in a 3–0 defeat to Northampton Town. After a free transfer to Peterborough United, Neal made 9 total appearances for the club
His first came for the club was in a 2–0 victory versus Preston North End.
Major injury led Neal to an early retirement from the game. Now retired from football, he works as a driving instructor.