Neil Slatter is a Welsh former professional footballer, who played at left back. He began his career with Bristol Rovers in 1980, where he remained for five years before moving on to Oxford United. He also had a loan spell with AFC Bournemouth in 1990, and ended his career after making a single appearance for Gloucester City. Rise to fame Health Issues Slatter suffered a severe knee injury which ended his career in 1991 at the age of 27.