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JIMMY
O'CONNOR
Jimmy completed his record breaking appearances
in two spells. Signing from Bury in 1972. He left for Macclesfield
Town in 1975, returning via Runcorn and Droylsden in 1978. He
played his final game of his Mossley career on 21st February
1987 at Marine whilst holding the post of team manager.
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| 446 |
ALAN
BROWN
Alan 'Bomber' Brown was signed from Bradford Park Avenue in
1971 and made his debut against New Brighton in the Cheshire
League on 14th August 1971. He remained a regular in the team
for the next ten years, retiring from the game after making
his final appearance at South Liverpool on 8th April 1981.
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| 399 |
DAVE
MOORE
Prolific goal scorer Dave Moore was signed from Radcliffe Borough
for a bargain £100 fee in 1974. Making a scoring debut
v Matlock Town on 26th August 1974.
399 games and 234 goals later he retired from semi pro football
after scoring in his last game against Buxton on 17th December
1983.
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| 354 |
JOHN
FITTON
Mossley's record appearances for a goalkeeper is held by John
Fitton. A former Oldham Athletic apprentice John was signed
from Skelmersdale United making his debut at Stafford Rangers
on 12th October 1974. He made his final appearance seven years
later against Worksop Town on 2nd May 1981.
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LEO
SKEETE
Leo was signed from Rochdale and made his debut v Boston United
on 18th January 1975. 350 appearances and 188 goals later he
was transferred to Runcorn for a £3,500 fee. Making his
final appearance at Southport on 5th December 1981.
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LENNIE
DICKENSON
Midfield maestro Lennie Dickenson was one of Mossley's most
popular ever players. He made his debut after signing from Buxton
against Altrincham on 8th January 1966. He was transferred to
Altrincham 338 games and 84 goals later, making his last Mossley
appearance v Goole Town on Boxing Day 1972.
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| 333 |
HARRY
POLLITT
Harry was signed from Manchester Sunday football and made his
debut v Stalybridge Celtic on 15th March 1973. He went on to
make 333 appearances playing anywhere in the back four. He retired
from football in May 1980 making his last Mossley appearance
in the FA Trophy Final against Dagenham at Wembley.
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MIKE
BATTY
Mike was a former Manchester City centre half signed from Rhyl.
He made his debut v Stockport County Reserves on 24th September
1966. He was surprisingly released at the end of the 1972-73
season and never played football again. Mike made his final
Mossley appearance at Goole Town on 23rd April 1973.
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| 320 |
PAUL
TAYLOR
Central defender Paul had previous non-league experience
with Frickley Athletic, Chorley and Radcliffe Borough when he
arrived at Mossley towards the end of the 1997-98 season and
he quickly became established in the heart of the Mossley defence.
He completed six full seasons at Seel Park and having won the
Player of the Year award three times he made more appearances
than any other Mossley player since the glory days of the late
1970's and early 80's.
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JACKIE
DARLEY
Jackie was a very tricky winger who signed for Mossley as early
as 1911. He was a prolific scorer and a big fans favourite.
He turned pro in 1919 and remained a regular in the team until
his retirement through injury in 1925.
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DAVE
VAUGHAN
Dave was signed by Howard Wilkinson from MIdland League
side Boston FC making his debut v Hyde United on 10th January
1977 and was a regular in the Mossley defence until leaving
for Burton Albion making his last appearance v Gainsborough
on 1st May 1982. During his spell he missed only six games.
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