Neil Raymond McDonald (born 2 November 1965) is a football manager, coach and former player, in the right back and midfield positions.

On 2 June 2015, McDonald was appointed as manager of Blackpool on a rolling one-year contract, leaving the post on 18 May 2016.

Memorable moments, apart from the 1989 FA Cup final appearance, were being part of the Everton side that topped the First Division in the late autumn of 1989 (though they were unable to sustain their title challenge in the long run and finished sixth) and being voted club player of the year for the 1990–91 season.

He also helped them reach the FA Cup semi finals in 1994, and they were 1–0 up against Manchester United in extra time at Wembley when a late equaliser from Mark Hughes forced a replay and put Oldham's dreams of a first ever FA Cup final appearance on ice.

Then in the year 2000 he joined Sam Allardyce's backroom staff at Bolton Wanderers as first-team coach and earning his UEFA Pro Licence while at The Reebok.

He subsequently became Carlisle United manager in summer 2006,[5] following Paul Simpson's departure to Preston North End.

McDonald had a winning start in his first competitive match as manager, beating Doncaster Rovers 1–0 on 5 August 2006 at Brunton Park in League One.

In November 2007 he joined Lincoln City, where former Newcastle teammate Peter Jackson had previously been appointed manager, as his assistant.

On 21 November 2009 it was announced that McDonald would take charge of three Blackburn Rovers matches against Bolton Wanderers, Fulham and Stoke City during which time manager Sam Allardyce would be undergoing heart surgery.

[18] On 11 January 2020, Phil Brown and McDonald was sacked by Hyderabad for poor performance of the newly formed club.

[20] His first game in temporary charge saw his side end a seven-match losing streak against second placed Tranmere Rovers.

[22] On 21 March 2022, McDonald was appointed assistant manager, again to Phil Brown, at Barrow until the end of the 2021–22 season.

McDonald had worked at the club the previous season, supporting Rob Kelly as Barrow avoided relegation, hoping to achieve a similar feat in the nine remaining matches of the campaign.