Neil Holding

Neil Holding (born 15 December 1960) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1990s.

Holding played scrum-half in St Helens 0–16 defeat by Warrington in the 1982 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1982, and played scrum-half in the 28–16 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Central Park, Wigan on Sunday 28 October 1984.

Holding played scrum-half in St Helens' 18–19 defeat by Halifax in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1987.

Holding played scrum-half, and scored a drop goal in St Helens' 15–14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.

[7] Following the club's relegation from the First Division at the end of the 1990–91 season, he was replaced as coach by Stan Gittins.