News 2011/12

PRESCOT MATCH POSTPONED 03 / 12 / 11
Today's game at Prescot Cables has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

BIG TOM SIGNS ON 26 / 11 / 11
Mossley Manager Gareth McClelland is delighted to have landed a player he has persued for some time in 6' 7" centre forward Tom Denton (age 22) snapped up from Wakefield FC . . . > > more

BURY STRIKER SIGNS ON LOAN 21 / 11 / 11
Mossley have signed striker Danny Hudson on loan from League One side Bury. Known as a quick strong goal scorer,hard working and determined, Danny (19) will stay at Seel Park until 2nd January 2012 . . . > > more

BENJI'S BACK 19 / 11 / 11
Mossley have re-signed versatile Ben Richardson after a spell with Woodley Sports. Ben, originally signed from Stalybridge Celtic in the 2008/09 season, went on to make 91 appearances and scored 10 goals before departing for Woodley in November 2010 . . . > > more

TOM MAKES ENGLAND LAST 32 15 / 11 / 11
Mossley wing back Tom Ingham has been selected for the initial 32 player squad for the England under 18's schoolboy side. Tom will be hoping to emulate Fabio Abreu who went on to play several International matches whilst a Mossley player last season. Tom will be attending England training at Lilleshall in early December.

SATURDAY KICK OFF NOW 1.30pm 10 / 11 / 11
Due to Radcliffe Borough's ongoing Floodlight problems, Saturday's game will now kick off at 1.30 pm.

HOME DRAW FOR MOSSLEY IN PREMIER CUP 26 / 10 / 11
Mossley will meet Abbey Hey at Seel Park in the Quarter Finals of the Manchester FA Premier Cup on a date to be arranged . . . > > more

MOSSLEY SIGN TAYLOR 21 / 10 / 11
Mossley have signed forward Nathan Taylor from Evo-stik League rivals Clitheroe. Taylor played for Rochdale as a junior before he was signed by Hamilton Academicals in 2006. He made his debut for Hamilton in January 2007 against Livingston in the Scottish Cup when still only 16 years old . . . > > more

READY FOR FERRIBY 20 / 10 / 11
Premier League clubs will be keeping a close eye on Thursday night's FA Youth Cup Third Qualifying Round game between Mossley AFC and North Ferriby United as Mossley's production line runs into overdrive . . . > > more

'PLAYER OF THE YEAR' RE-SIGNS 17 / 10 / 11
Goalkeeper Peter Collinge has re-signed for Mossley after a brief spell with Curzon Ashton. Peter originally signed in August 2009 from Chorley but joined the summer exodus to Curzon. Peter made 106 appearances in 2 seasons in his first spell at Seel Park

NATHAN RETURNS 15 / 10 / 11
Striker Nathan Neequaye has re-signed from Woodley Sports after scoring prolifically for them since leaving Seel Park in September last year.
Nathan made a goal-scoring return on Saturday at Ossett Albion.

SWIRAD MOVES ON 08 / 10 / 11
Defender Nick Swirad has been transferred to Ashton United after failing to hold down a regular starting place at Mossley since his summer arrival from New Mills..

OFFICIAL STATEMENT 28 / 09 / 11
Following last nights excellent team performance against Curzon Ashton, it has come to light that Ben McNamara was not registered with the league in time to play in the match. This will undoubtedly result in Mossley losing their place in the next round of the Doodson Sport Cup. As club secretary, I accept full responsibility and offer my sincere apologies to the Committee,management, players and supporters.
Harry Hulmes (Secretary)

MOSSLEY RE-SIGN ABADAKI 27 / 09 / 11
Mossley have re-signed striker Osebi Abadaki after spells with Buxton and Radcliffe Borough. The lightning quick forward had a brief stay at Seel Park early last season after arriving from Ashton United . . . > > more

DARKWAH TO STAY ANOTHER MONTH 23 / 09 / 11
Stockport County have allowed striker Cameron Darkwah to stay at Seel Park for another month after extending his loan agreement. The speedy forward has so far scored five goals in four starts for the Lilywhites.

COACH TO BRIGG 22 / 09 / 11
Coach booked to Brigg Town FC for the FA Trophy tie on Saturday 8th October, Departs 10.30am. Tickets £15.00 each. Can be booked in the club or with John Larner 01457 832299.

LEAGUE CUP HAS NEW SPONSOR 08 / 09 / 11
The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League is pleased to announce the appointment of a new sponsor. Doodson Sport, who is a specialist sports insurance broker, is supporting the League Challenge Cup for the next two seasons (2011-2013). In a five-figure deal, the competition has been re-branded as The Doodson Sport Cup with immediate effect. . . . > > more

SALFORD GAME BROUGHT FORWARD 07 / 09 / 11
Mossley will play Salford City at Seel Park on Saturday 17th September (3.00 pm). The game has been brought forward from 25th February.

MOORE RETURNS TO MOSSLEY 02 / 08 / 11
Mossley have re-signed striker Steve Moore after spells with New Mills and Curzon Ashton.
The 30 years old striker previously hit 14 goals in 35 appearances for Mossley in the 2009/10 season and is no doubt best remembered for his last minute FA Trophy goals for the Lilywhites at Brackley and Ilkeston in that season.

IT'S FC UNITED IN PREMIER CUP 26 / 08 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home to FC United of Manchester in the first round of the Manchester FA Premier Cup to be played between 17th and 23rd October. . .
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BARLOW SOLD 26 / 08 / 11
Scott Barlow has been transferred to Woodley Sports for an undisclosed fee.

STOCKPORT STRIKER SIGNS ON LOAN 25 / 08 / 11
Mossley have signed striker Cameron Darkwah on a one month loan deal from Stockport County. Darkwah, who will celebrate his 19th birthday on 2nd September, was a prolific scorer for County’s youth team before being offered a new professional contract for this season . . . > > more

IT'S RUNCORN IN THE CUP 25 / 08 / 11
Mossley will play Runcorn Linnets in the FA Cup Preliminary Round at Seel Park on Saturday 3rd September after Runcorn beat AFC Liverpool 3-1 in the extra preliminary round replay on Wednesday night.

BARLOW TRANSFER LISTED 24 / 08 / 11
Gareth McClelland’s first signing of the close season Scott Barlow has been placed on the transfer list after failing to settle at Seel Park. The former Trafford hit man signed for an undisclosed fee from Chester has struggled to find his form at Mossley and it looks like his career will be better served elsewhere. Mossley will seek to recoup the fee they paid for him.

EX CURZON MAN FLIES IN 20 / 08 / 11
Mossley have signed former Trafford and Curzon Ashton left sided player Sam Halligan. Sam has recently returned from a spell playing in New Zealand for Maycenvale United.

HOGAN ARRIVES ON LOAN 13 / 08 / 11
Mossley have signed attacking midfielder or forward Scott Hogan on loan from FC Halifax Town. Hogan (20) formerly played for Woodley Sports under Gareth McClelland and was previously with Rochdale. Hogan made a scoring debut in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Ossett Town.

CHALMERS SOLD TO WOODLEY 09 / 08 / 11
Aaron Chalmers has been transferred to Woodley Sports for an undisclosed fee. As part of the deal, Mossley will also receive a percentage of any transfer fee received, should he later leave Woodley. Aaron leaves with the club's best wishes for the future.

RESERVE FRIENDLY VENUE REVERSED 03 / 08 / 11
Thursday evening's Reserve team friendly match will now be played at Springhead's Ashfield Crescent ground with a 6.45 pm kick off.

CHALMERS TRANSFER LISTED 03 / 08 / 11
Mossley's versatile defender or midfielder Aaron Chalmers has been placed on the transfer list. Chalmers was signed from Hibernian in the close season 2010. Previously with Bolton Wanderers as a junior and Oldham Athletic where he made two first team appearances. A transfer fee is required.

CURZON AT HOME IN LEAGUE CUP 25 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home to Curzon Ashton in the Evo-stik League Challenge Cup 1st Round . . . > > more

RESERVES LEAGUE LINE UP REVEALED 25 / 07 / 11
Mossley will face games against Bradford Park Avenue, Kendal Town and Workington in a new look 12 team Galaxy Football Lancashire League West Division . . . > > more

CURZON AT HOME IN LEAGUE CUP 25 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home to Curzon Ashton in the Evo-stik League Challenge Cup 1st Round . . . > > more

BAND TO PLAY FOR MADDOX 21 / 07 / 11
One player missing from this Saturday's game at Cheadle will be Mossley skipper Peter Band who is taking part in a Testimonial match for his former Altrincham team-mate Mark Maddox after the highly respected central defender was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

FABIO HEADS FOR PORTUGAL 17 / 07 / 11
Mossley have lost the services of young striker Fabio Abreu who has signed a three year deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga club SC Marítimo . . . > > more

TWO MORE YOUNGSTERS ADDED TO SQUAD 17 / 07 / 11
Mossley have signed two more young players who have impressed in pre season. Left sided forward Omar McKenzie (pictured) and right sided wing back Tom Ingham . . . > > more

FIXTURES RELEASED 13 / 07 / 11
Mossley open the Evo-Stik League season with a trip to Division One North new boys Ossett Town on Saturday 13th August. The first home game is against Witton Albion on Tuesday 16th August . . . > > more

ANOTHER FRIENDLY 12 / 07 / 11
Following the enforced cancellation of the Stockport County game we will now instead play Hyde FC at Seel Park on Wednesday 27th July with a 7.45pm kick off.

LEO IS GUEST OF HONOUR 09 / 07 / 11
Legendary Mossley striker Leo Skeete will be the Guest of Honour at the Seel Park Centenary Match against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday evening . . .> > more

FA DRAWS ARE A MIXED BAG 08 / 07 / 11
Mossley have been drawn at home in the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup against the winners of AFC Liverpool and Runcorn Linnets on Saturday 3rd September. The winners of that tie will then be away to . . . > > more

COUNTY CANCEL FRIENDLY 07 / 07 / 11
We have been informed this morning that the scheduled friendly aganst Stockport County on Thursday 29th July is now CANCELLED.
New County manager Didi Hamman has decided that he wants to change their friendlies and has cancelled the midweek games against lower league clubs.

DATE FOUND FOR WILLOW WOOD CUP GAME 07 / 07 / 11
A date has finally been agreed to stage the Willow Wood Hospice Cup game against Ashton United. The game will take place at Seel Park on Tuesday 19th July (7.45 pm).

MOSSLEY SNAP UP HALFORD 05 / 07 / 11
Mossley Manager Gareth McClelland has signed experienced central defender Steve Halford from Hyde FC . . . > > more

NICK WINS BRONZE 01 / 07 / 11
Mossley keeper Nick Ashley has won a bronze medal with Jersey in NatWest Island Games held in the Isle of Wight. He played in the 3rd place play off as Jersey beat Åland 5-1. Nick had also appeared in the final group game which Jersey won 2-1 against Greenland.

SURPRISE CHANGE TO LEAGUE LINE UP 07 / 06 / 11
Due to Enfield 1893 not being able to compete at Step 4 due to Ground Grading the next club to be reprieved from relegation to Step 5 is Ossett Albion . . . > > more

MORE INS AND OUTS 31 / 05 / 11
The latest additions to Mossley's new look squad can now be revealed . . . > > more

GARETH DELIGHTED AT CHALMERS RETURN 31 / 05 / 11
Mossley manager Gareth McClelland is delighted that Aaron Chalmers has pledged himself to Mossley for the coming season . . . > > more

MORE NEW SIGNINGS REVEALED 29 / 05 / 11
Left sided attacker Danny Queeley heads a list of new signings as he arrives from local rivals Woodley Sports . . . > > more

GOAL MACHINE BARLOW IS FIRST SIGNING 26 / 05 / 11
Mossley have tonight signed former Trafford striker Scott Barlow from promoted Chester FC for a small undisclosed fee . . . > > more

SEEL PARK CENTENARY 26 / 05 / 11
The pre season game against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday 12th July is to be billed as the official centenary match to celebrate Mossley AFC's 100 years playing at Seel Park. More news to follow.

MOSSLEY LINE UP COUNTY FRIENDLY 18 / 05 / 11
Mossley will play Stockport County at Seel Park on Thursday 28th July with a 7.30pm kick off . . . > > more

FIRST FRIENDLIES ARRANGED 12 / 05 / 11
Mossley AFC are delighted to announce the arrangement of the opening pre season friendly matches prior to the start of the 2011/12 season . . . > > more