James Connor was a commanding central defender and former Stockport County (2-0) player signed by Jimmy O'Connor from Dunedin City (New Zealand) in February 1985.
He went on to be voted Mossley supporters Player of the Year in 1985/86 and 1986/87. He made 146 Mossley appearances, scoring 14 goals
He was briefly caretaker manager at Mossley in the 1986/87 season, being in charge five games between Jimmy O'Connor's February 1987 departure and John Sainty's March appointment.
Connor was transferred to Macclesfield Town for a £1,500 fee in October 1987.
He later played for Witton Albion before spells as manager of Buxton and Curzon Ashton and then on to a youth coaching position with Manchester City.
His brother Joe Connor also played for Mossley during Jim's time at Seel Park.
Jim Connor's father also named Jim Connor and Grandfather Jack Connor both also played for Stockport County.
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