Frank O'Neill (footballer, born 1940)

Frank O'Neill (born 13 April 1940) is an Irish former footballer who spent most of his career at Shamrock Rovers.

O'Neill signed for Arsenal as an eighteen-year-old, initially as an amateur but subsequently turned professional in April 1959.

He made his senior debut for Arsenal on New Year's Eve 1960 in a 5–3 away win against Nottingham Forest and then played again in a home game against Blackpool.

His teammates at the club during this era included Liam Tuohy, Johnny Fullam, Pat Dunne, Bobby Gilbert, Mick Leech and Paddy Mulligan.

[1] During the 1965–66 season O'Neill scored 6 goals during the FAI Cup run including one in the final against Limerick.

Between 1961 and 1971, while playing for Shamrock Rovers, O'Neill made 20 appearances and scored 1 goal for the Republic of Ireland.

He scored his only goal for the senior national team on 11 November 1966 in a 2–1 home win against Turkey in a European qualifier.