Wayne Backhouse |
2001/02 |
1 |
0 |
Goalkeeper
signed from Andover as cover for Rob Hackney (Rep. the Army). Transferred
to Curzon Ashton |
G |
|
| Alan
Bailey |
2003/04 |
25 |
11 |
Clever
attacking player signed from Guiseley at the end of the 2002-03 season.
Previously with Manchester City (1-0) Stockport County (21-2) and Macclesfield
Town (10-1), Burton Albion (where he won promotion to the Conference) and
Marine. Transferred to Ashton United. Later with Woodley Sports |
F |
|
| Chris
Bailey |
1997/98 |
9 |
0 |
Former
Winsford United and Glossop North End goalkeeper signed from Bramhall as
cover for Rod Bates |
G |
- |
| Graham
Bailey |
1939/40 |
4 |
0 |
Signed
from Huddersfield Town. Returned to Huddersfield Town (33-0) after WWII and then Sheffield United (20-0) |
D |
- |
| Ron
Bailey |
1951/52
1952/53
1953/54
1954/55
1955/56 |
70 |
0 |
Goalkeeper
signed from Miles Platting |
G |
- |
| John
Bain |
1969/70
1970/71
1971/72
1972/73 |
255 |
9 |
Hard
as nails former Bury (11-2) full back signed from Altrincham. Transferred
to Hyde United. (b.Scotland) Later manager of Hyde United |
D |
|
| Andy
Baines |
1993/94
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98 |
85 |
38 |
Prolific
former Stalybridge Celtic striker signed from Curzon Ashton. Transferred
to Ashton United. Re-signed from Ashton United. Scored 25 goals in the 1995-6
season |
F |
|
| Baker |
1939/40
1945/46 |
4 |
2 |
unknown |
F |
- |
| Eric
Baker |
1921/22 |
5 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Jack Ball |
1925/26 |
18 |
10 |
b.13th September 1907
Signed for Mossley from Welsh club Newtown United,
He was transferred to Chorley in the closed season of 1926 after scoring
10 goals in 18 appearances, including a debut hat-trick in a 5-1 win over
Macclesfield on 31st October 1925.
In 1929 he was transferred by Chorley to Manchester United and scored 18
goals in 50 appearances in 2 spells at Old Trafford. Sandwiched between
was a three and a half year spell with Sheffield Wednesday (132-90).
Jack Ball stood only 5ft 7in but in his time at Hillsborough he was a goalscoring
giant and a great favourite with supporters. He arrived from Manchester
United in the summer of 1930 for a £1,300 fee, and scoring 17 goals
in his first 14 games, proved so successful that Jack Allen, the hero of
the two previous seasons, was unable to get back into the side.
In his second term with Wednesday, Ball’s tally of 23 goals included
eleven from the penalty spot — a feat which remained a League record
for some 40 years. Ball’ s third season was his best, for he bagged
35 League and Cup goals and missed only one League game. However,
following the sudden departure of Bob Brown, new manager Billy Walker almost
immediately chose to transfer Ball back to Old Trafford in order to obtain
Neil Dewar. Ball’ s tally of 94 goals for the Owls included a four,
three hat-tricks and 12 doubles in the First Division alone. Often known
as ‘ last-minute Ball’ because of his penchant for late goals,
he left Hillsborough in late December 1933, moved to Huddersfield Town in
September 1934, and after only a month at Leeds Road joined Luton Town,
where he played alongside ‘ Ten-Goal’ Joe Payne in the famous
game with Bristol Rovers in April 1936. He
had a short spell in France as a coach with Excelsior Roubaix when his playing days were over and
briefly managed St Albans City and Biggleswade Town after WWII. (d.1976)
|
F |
- |
| Les
Ball |
1988/89 |
2 |
0 |
Signed
from Teignmouth. Transferred to St. Dominics. (ex Army). Later with Bootle. |
M |
- |
| Harry
Banks |
1957/58 |
2 |
0 |
Signed
from Oldham Athletic on loan |
D |
- |
| Arnold
Banton |
1954/55
1955/56
1958/59 |
59 |
0 |
Full
back signed from Stalybridge Celtic, re-signed from Altrincham.
Managed Mossley FC's ill fated Youth team in the 1974-75 season. The youth
team contained his son Geoff who went on to play League football for Plymouth
Argyle and Fulham and Alan Walker, son of the former Mossley player of the
same name who later played for Bangor City, Telford United and Lincoln City. |
D |
- |
| Steve
Banton |
1983/84 |
5 |
0 |
Signed
from Dukinfield Town |
M |
- |
| Harry
Barber |
1957/58 |
25 |
6 |
Signed
from Hyde United |
F |
|
| Barber |
1929/30 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
from Wellington Town |
D |
- |
| John
Barber |
1923/24 |
3 |
1 |
unknown |
F |
- |
| John
Barber |
1997/98 |
4 |
0 |
Midfield
player signed from Altrincham. Previously with Crewe Alexandra, Rossendale
United and Clitheroe, later with Maine Road |
M |
- |
| Chris
Bardsley |
1995/96 |
2 |
0 |
Signed
from Blackburn Rovers, transferred to Castleton Gabriels |
M |
- |
| Keith
Bardsley |
1989/90 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
on trial from Sunday football |
F |
- |
| Ian
Barker |
1998/99
2000/01
2001/02 |
89 |
32 |
Rangy
forward signed from Leigh RMI, transferred to Chorley. Re-signed from Chorley,
transferred back to Chorley. Later with Rossendale United. |
F |
|
| Barlow |
1926/27 |
2 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Barlow |
1938/39 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Harold
Barlow |
1951/52
1952/53
1953/54
1954/55
1955/56
|
187 |
13 |
b.25th October 1925
Former
Manchester City defender signed from Crewe Alexandra (29-1). Later became
a champion Crown Green Bowler. |
D |
|
| Paul
Barlow |
1989/90 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
on trial from Coldhurst United |
F |
- |
| Barnard |
1951/52 |
5 |
0 |
unknown |
G |
- |
| Harry
Barnes |
1932/33
1933/34
1934/35
1935/36 |
158 |
0 |
Goalkeeper
signed from Ferranti's |
G |
|
| Jack
Barnes |
1935/36 |
2 |
0 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Peter
Barnes |
1991/92 |
8 |
0 |
Former
Manchester City (123-15) West Bromwich Albion (77-23), Leeds United (58-5),
Real Bettis (Spain), Coventry City (18-2), Manchester United (20-2), Bolton
Wanderers (5-0), Port Vale (3-0), Hull City (11-0), Farense (Portugal) and
Sunderland (1-0) star (Rep.England 22 caps) signed from Northwich Victoria.
Later manager of Runcorn |
F |
|
| Bob
Barrass |
1978/79 |
6 |
1 |
Former
Darwen central defender signed from Stalybridge Celtic on loan. |
D |
- |
| Barrett |
1945/46 |
5 |
1 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Bob Barrie |
1952/53 |
4 |
0 |
Signed
from Altrincham |
G |
|
| Barrow |
1932/33 |
3 |
3 |
Signed
from Carrbrook St.James |
F |
- |
| Paul
Barrow |
1997/98
1998/99
2000-01
2001/02
2002/03 |
69 |
1 |
Hard
tackling and mobile left wing back signed from Cheadle Town on two occasions.
Transferred to Witton Albion. Re-signed from Witton Albion. Later with Woodley
Sports and Abbey Hey |
D |
|
| Andrew
Barton |
1983/84 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Basnett |
1946/47 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
- |
- |
| James
Bate |
1933/34
1934/35 |
22 |
4 |
Signed
from Altrincham |
M |
- |
| Richard
Bate |
1977/78 |
34 |
5 |
Richard
Bate was a Sheffield schoolteacher and spent his early playing career with
Alfreton Town before joining Boston United where he made a name for himself
as an accomplished centre half under player-manager Howard Wilkinson and
also took coaching badges. When Wilkinson moved to Mossley in December 1976
Bate had already been appointed player-manager of Buxton. When Wilkinson
resigned as Mossley manager the following May he recommended Bate to Mossley
and he was appointed Player-Manager in June 1977. It was hoped that Bate
would carry on the good work started by Wilkinson but his defensive style
of play didn't suit the Mossley fans and he soon became a target of abuse.
He did however, help the team through to the first round proper of the FA
Cup for only the third time in the Club's history and played in the 0-3
defeat at Rotherham United. However, his days at Mossley were numbered and
he was dismissed following a 2-2 draw against Frickley on 2nd January 1978.
Bate made 34 appearances for Mossley and scored 5 goals. He then had a spell
with Frickley Athletic and spent a season as manager of Southend United
before being appointed as FA Regional Coach for the North East (a post formerly
held by his mentor Howard Wilkinson). He currently works for the Football
Association and is manager of the England Under 19's team. |
D |
|
| Brian
Bates |
1960/61
1961/62 |
82 |
1 |
Signed
from Hyde United |
D |
- |
| Rod
Bates |
1983/84
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01 |
200 |
0 |
Very
popular locally based goalkeeper signed on trial from Waterloo. Re-signed
from Leek Town for a £250 fee. Three times Mossley Player of the Year.
Retired through injury 2001. |
G |
|
| Fred
Battey |
1924/25 |
10 |
1 |
Signed
from Uppermill |
D |
- |
| Fred
Batty |
1957/58
1958/59 |
44 |
0 |
Goalkeeper
signed from Manchester City |
G |
|
| Mike
Batty |
1966/67
1967/68
1968/69
1969/70
1970/71
1971/72
1972/73 |
320 |
20 |
Man
mountain centre half Mike Batty began his career with Manchester City and
progressed through City’s youth teams to earn a first team shirt in
1964 making 13 first team appearances before being released at the end of
the season on a ’free transfer’.
After a spell with fellow Cheshire League side Rhyl, big Mike joined Don
Wilson’s Mossley team early in the 1966-67 season and went on to make
35 appearances in the number 5 shirt that season.
He was restricted to 23 games in the 1967-68 season due to a broken ankle
but returned the following season to make 46 appearances.
1969-70 saw Wilson’s team come of age as they finished runners-up
in the Cheshire League to Skelmersdale United and Mike had his best season
to date being best remembered for scoring the equalising goal that brought
Stockport County back to Seel Park for a replay in November 1969. Mike played
55 times for Mossley that season and 47 in the 1970-71 season. He was still
’holding the fortress’ in Mossley’s last Cheshire League
season in 1971-72 and made 57 appearances and was still a regular in the
team as Mossley stepped bravely into the Northern Premier League for the1972-73
season. When Wilson resigned November 1972 his replacement George Sievwright
was evidently less than a fan of the big man and surprisingly released him
at the end of the season.
Batty retired from football in disillusionment at that moment and never
played again, preferring instead to concentrate on a blossoming cricket
career that saw him play to a high club standard for many years in the Central
Lancashire League.
He was a big hit with the Mossley fans and was a fearsome sight for opposing
centre forwards. Never the quickest of players he made up for his lack of
pace with great vision and solidity in the heart of the Mossley defence.
|
D |
|
| Billy Baynham |
1932/33
1933/34 |
66 |
27 |
Former
Stalybridge Celtic and Runcorn player signed from Sandbach Ramblers. Transferred
to Sheffield Wednesday but never made the first team at Hillsbrough. |
M |
|
| John
Bazley |
1964/65
1965/66
1966/67 |
86 |
11 |
Former
Bangor City and Oldham Athletic (130-9) winger signed from Worcester City. |
M |
|
| Beardmore |
1945/46 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
- |
- |
| Alan
Beaumont |
1956/57 |
3 |
0 |
Full
back previously with South Liverpool, Chester (5-0) and New Brighton |
D |
- |
| Peter
Beaumont |
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
1988/89 |
161 |
6 |
Hard
grafting and skilful central midfielder signed from Radcliffe Borough. Transferred
to Radcliffe Borough. |
M |
|
| Billy Beckett |
1948/49 |
25 |
7 |
Former New Brighton (25-4), Tranmere Rovers, South Liverpool, Blackpool, Bradford City (5-1), Watford (7-1) and Northampton Town winger (d.1999) |
F |
- |
| Mike
Beckett |
1984/85 |
4 |
0 |
Former
Bolton Wanderers and Buxton full back signed from Stafford Rangers, transferred
to Horwich RMI |
D |
|
| Derek
Beddows |
1954/55 |
1 |
1 |
Signed from Mossley Amateurs on trial |
F |
- |
| Alan
Beech |
1972/73 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
on trial from Gorton Amateurs |
D |
- |
| Harry
Belcher |
1937/38
1938/39
1939/40 |
71 |
6 |
Signed
from Hyde United |
M |
|
| Fred
Bell |
1933/34 |
14 |
1 |
Signed
from Stalybridge Celtic. Previously with Chorley |
M |
- |
| Graham
Bell |
1987/88
1988/89 1991/92 |
200 |
7 |
Graham
Thomas Bell was born in Middleton, Manchester on 30th March 1955 and began
his playing career with Chadderton before being signed by Oldham Athletic
in December 1973. He quickly established himself as a lively attacking
midfielder with good vision and he went on to make 170 appearances scoring
9 goals. He was transferred to Preston North End in March 1979 for a £80,000
fee and he made 143 appearances for the Deepdale club before being given
a free transfer in 1983. Then followed a short spell with Carlisle United
(14-0) before a move to Bolton Wanderers where he made 92 appearances
scoring 3 goals and his Football League career ended with a 42 game spell
at Tranmere Rovers in the 1986-87 season. He then signed for Hyde United
and arrived at Mossley as player-assistant manager to his former Oldham
team-mate Keith Hicks in January 1988 being signed in exchange for Joe
Connor and Walter Nisbett. A very unpopular move with the fans!
When Hicks departed in September 1988 Bell was made Caretaker-Manager
and applied for the job. However, form had not improved in seven games
in charge but he remained as a player following the appointment of Bryan
Griffiths in October 1988. He rejoined Hicks at Hyde at the end of the
1988-89 season after winning a League Cup winners medal with Mossley and
having made 83 appearances scoring 6 goals.
|
M |
|
| Harold
Bell |
1924/25
1928/29 |
7 |
1 |
Signed
from Mossley West Lads. A prolific scorer in junior football he re-signed
from Mottram Amateurs.
His father Alderman AE Bell JP was Mossley AFC Chairman in the early 1930's. |
F |
|
| Tommy
Bell |
1946/47
1958/59 |
63 |
0 |
b.30th December 1923. Signed
from Glossop, transferred to Oldham Athletic (170-0) for a then club record
£550 fee. Re-signed after spells with Stockport County (31-0) and
Halifax Town (117-1) (d.1988) |
D |
|
| Billy Bell |
1975/76 |
45 |
1 |
Hard
man full back signed from Rochdale (6-0). Sacked by Mossley following his
sending off in 1976 Northern Premier League Cup final against Boston United.
Later with Buxton and Prestwich Heys |
D |
|
| Willie Bell |
1993/94 |
1 |
2 |
Signed
from Droylsden, transferred to Winsford United. Later with Flixton |
F |
- |
| Arthur
Bennett |
1926/27 |
4 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Frank
Bennett |
1925/26
1926/27
1927/28 |
69 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| James
Bennett |
1952/53 |
5 |
0 |
Signed
from Ashton United |
G |
- |
| Benstead |
1950/51 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
on trial from Royal George FC |
- |
- |
| Bentley |
1932/33
1933/34 |
4 |
0 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Dave
Bentley |
1994/95 |
8 |
0 |
Signed
from Whitkirk Wanderers |
D |
- |
| Steve
Bentley |
1990/91 |
20 |
1 |
Signed
from Colne Dynamoes transferred to Salford City. Later a NWCL referee |
D |
|
| Berry |
1930/31 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
from McMahons |
D |
- |
| Laurence
Berry |
1945/46 |
12 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Tom
Beswick |
1936/37 |
30 |
13 |
Signed
from Congleton Town |
F |
- |
| Richard
Bevan |
1995/96
1996/97 |
32 |
0 |
Began
his career with Plymouth Argyle and was signed from Stalybridge Celtic.
After a brief spell with Curzon Ashton he moved to Buxton. Later with Leek
Town before returning to Buxton for whom he has made nearly 150 appearances
then with Eastwood Town. |
D |
|
| Richard
Bibby |
1995/96 |
12 |
0 |
Goalkeeper
signed from Horwich RMI, transferred to Flixton. Later with Colne and then
returned to Flixton as a player and became club Chairman. Kept 5 successive
clean sheets in just 12 games for Mossley. |
G |
|
| Harry
Bickerton |
1912/13
1913/14
1914/15
1920/21
1921/22
1922/23 |
48 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Ken
Bill |
1950/51 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
- |
- |
| Anthony Bingham |
2005/06
2006/07
|
21 |
6 |
Striker signed from Northwich Victoria who unfortunatley broke a leg after making only 5 very promising appearances. Began his career with Bradford Park Avenue and also had a spell with Altrincham . Transferred to Buxton in September 2006. |
F |
|
| Binns |
1953/54 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
- |
- |
| Jimmy Birch |
1990/01
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00 |
206 |
14 |
Former
Stalybridge Celtic and Altrincham attacking left back signed from Droylsden,
transferred to Curzon Ashton, Re-signed from Leigh RMI and became team captain.
Retired May 2000 |
D |
|
| Walter
Birch |
1939/40 |
7 |
0 |
Centre
half said to be 'long lean and hard as nails' signed from Huddersfield Town.
Signed for Rochdale after the war and went to play 257 games for Rochdale
and scored 12 goals. Retired in 1952. (d.1991) |
D |
|
| Joe
Birchenough |
1936/37 |
2 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Ron
Birkett |
1950/51 |
6 |
0 |
Former
Manchester City, New Brighton (8-0) and Oldham Athletic (4-0) winger signed
from Accrington Stanley (14-2) |
D |
- |
| Murray
Birnie |
1958/59
1959/60 |
42 |
18 |
Signed
from Bury.
Later vice Chairman of Lancashire County Cricket Club. |
F |
|
| Fred
Birtles |
1933/34
1934/35 |
71 |
27 |
Born Stockport 5th April 1903. An inside left, who started with Crewe Alexandra. He played for them in 1922/23 to 1924/25 (27 games 9 goals), then moved to Hartlepools United in 1925/26 (15 games 6 goals), before going back to Crewe for 1926/27 and 27/28 (52 games, 13 goals). He next joined Chester -1928/29 (13LG 3 WC), before arriving at Altrincham for 1929/30 to 1932/33. After this he joined Stalybridge Celtic, then signed for Mossley. |
F |
|
| Bruce
Birtwistle |
1965/66
1966/67
1967/68
1968/69
1969/70
1970/71
1971/72
1972/73 |
296 |
165 |
Signed
from Carlisle United. Transferred to Wigan Athletic for £200 fee.
Later with Macclesfield Town. Twin brother of Gordon Birtwistle and noted
for his lightning pace, regularly top goalscorer for Mossley |
F |
|
| Gordon
Birtwistle |
1965/66
1966/67
1967/68
1968/69
1969/70
1970/71
1971/72 |
149 |
42 |
Signed
from Blackburn Rovers. Transferred to Skelmersdale United. Re-signed from
Skelmersdale United, Retired through injury 1972. Twin brother of Bruce
Birtwistle. |
F |
|
| Jack
Birtwistle |
1927/28 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
from Manchester North End |
D |
- |
| Ken
Birtwistle |
1957/58 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
- |
- |
| Tommy
Blackhurst |
1945/46
1946/47
1947/48
1948/49 |
44 |
22 |
Transferred
to Ashton United and later played for Stalybridge Celtic |
F |
|
| John
Blackley |
1925/26 |
3 |
0 |
unknown |
D |
- |
| Lee
Blackshaw |
2002/03
2007-08
|
43 |
5 |
Mossley based winger signed
from Ashton United. Previously with Oldham Athletic, Later with Glossop North End. Re-signed from Glossop North End in August 2007 after winning the North West Counties League Player of the Year with Glossop. |
F |
|
| Ricky
Blackwell |
1987/88 |
3 |
0 |
Midfield
player signed from Grove United |
M |
|
| Bernard
Blake |
1934/35
1935/36 |
59 |
0 |
Signed
from Hurst |
D |
- |
| David
Blakeman |
1983/84 |
5 |
0 |
Centre
forward who scored prolifically for Curzon Ashton but failed badly in his
spell at Mossley. Later with Chadderton |
F |
|
| Peter
Blease |
1959/60 |
1 |
0 |
Signed
from Ashton United |
- |
- |
| Blinkho |
1951/52 |
3 |
1 |
unknown |
F |
- |
| Robert
'Bobby' Blood |
1929/30 |
17 |
6 |
Signed
from Winsford United. Previously with West Bromwich Albion (53-26), Stockport County
(42-15) and Port Vale (53-44). Transferred to Buxton and later with Ashton National. |
M |
- |
| Darren
Blore |
1999/00 |
3 |
0 |
Former
Manchester City junior signed from Salford City, transferred to Salford
City. Later with Ramsbottom United, Maine Road, Congleton Town and Trafford |
D |
- |
| Dave
Blow |
1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95 |
109 |
0 |
Solid
and reliable defender or midfielder signed from Radcliffe Borough. Previously
with Oldham Athletic as a junior, Bury, Horwich RMI, Hyde United and Flixton.
Transferred to Droylsden. Later played for Glossop North End and was then
assistant manager of Woodley Sports and later Glossop North End. |
D |
|
| Blower |
1949/50
1950/51 |
18 |
6 |
Signed
from Manchester City |
F |
- |
| Boardman |
1932/33 |
1 |
0 |
unknown |
M |
- |
| Dave Boardman |
2007/08 |
14 |
2 |
Midfield player signed from Ossett Albion in january 2008. Previously with Ossett Town. |
M |
|
| James
T. Boff |
1919/20 |
19 |
1 |
Signed
from Tranmere Rovers. Mossley's first ever professional signing |
D |
|
| Tony
Bolger |
