Neal Bishop

Early career

Born in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, Bishop began his career with Middlesbrough in their youth system. After being released by Middlesbrough as a teenager he moved to Northern League club Billingham Town and played there for a number of years. In a match in 2001, he played alongside his brother Craig, aged 16, and father Rob, aged 46, as the team had eight matches to play in 15 days towards the end of the 2000–01 season. He made 11 appearances and scored two goals for Gateshead in all competitions in the 2002–03 season, before leaving in October 2002 and re-signing for Billingham. He played for Spennymoor United in the 2003–04 season, making 38 appearances and scoring three goals. He made 25 appearances and scored one goal for Whitby Town in the 2004–05 season.

Scarborough

He signed for Scarborough of the Conference National in March 2005 on a contract until the end of the 2004–05 season, following a week-long trial. He made 11 appearances and scored one goal for Scarborough during this season, and signed a deal to keep him at the club for the 2005–06 season in May. Here, he made a name for himself and was chosen as captain for the 2005–06 season. His lip was cut in an alleged clash with Denny Ingram in the tunnel following a match against Halifax Town in November, which Bishop decided not to press charges against.

York City

He was signed by Scarborough's Conference rivals York City for an undisclosed nominal fee on 31 January…

Bishop was called up for the England national C team in May 2007 to play in the Four Nations Tournament. He made his debut in a 5–0 win over the Republic of Ireland on 22 May 2007, winning his second and final cap when England beat Wales 3–0 on 27 May. England won the tournament, having been unbeaten and not conceded a goal in three matches.

As of 23 April 2022

Bishop married his fiancé Frances in May 2014. The couple had their first child together, Oscar, in January 2013. Frances owned and ran a Children's outlet 'Pud'. She was also a candidate on Series 12 of The Apprentice which began in October 2016.