COMPLETE A-Z OF MOSSLEY PLAYERS 1919 - 2010
* Boss to Byron *
Stuart
Boss |
1967/68
1968/69 1969/70 |
74 |
9 |
Left
winger signed by Don Wilson from New Mills |
M |
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| Adie Bottom | 1994/95 | 2 |
0 |
unknown | F |
- |
| Steven Bourne | 1972/73 | 3 |
0 |
Signed from Oldham Athletic on loan | D |
- |
| Bowden | 1932/33 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | D |
- |
| Jack Bowden | 1951/52 | 16 |
4 |
Former Oldham Athletic (72-1) wing half signed from Witton Albion | M |
- |
| Kristian Bowden | 2008/09 | 1 |
0 |
Young defender signed from Rochdale. Spent the season on loan with Padiham and Nelson. | D |
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| Bowker | 1927/28 | 4 |
0 |
Signed from Wellington Town | D |
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| Paul Bowler | 1989/90 1990/91 1991/92 |
121 |
43 |
Paul
Bowler was Bryan Griffiths last signing as Mossley manager in November 1989
when he was snapped up fromChadderton, but he didn't make his full debut
(a scoring debut at that) until Mark Hilton was appointed manager on the
4th December. Bowler was a big talented centre forward who eventually made a formidable strike partnership with the legendary Brendan Burke. He scored 14 goals from 28 starts before the season's end and was voted the Mossley Supporters Player of the Year that season despite his late arrival. He was Mossley's top scorer the following (1990-91) season playing under three different managers, Mark Hilton, John Cooke and Les Sutton. It was under Sutton that Bowler helped Mossley win the Manchester Premier Cup in April 1991 when the Lilywhites beat Droylsden 3-2 in the final at Manchester City's famous old Maine Road stadium. He was again Mossley's regular number 9 through the 1991-92 season and scored twice in his final Mossley appearance, a 3-0 League win over Droylsden on 2-0th April 1992 under the management of Ged Coyne. Chadderton were keen on regaining Bowler's services and prior to the start of the following season he was transferred back to Chadderton for a £1,250 fee. Chaddy's record signing to this day. |
F |
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| Bowman | 1936/37 | 1 |
0 |
Signed from Gorton Amateurs | M |
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| John Bowman | 1994/95 | 7 |
0 |
Former Scarborough and Pickering Town player signed by Richard Dawson from Bridlington Town. Later manager of Bridlington Town | D |
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| Bowes | 1936/37 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | D |
- |
| Terry Bowker | 2006/07 | 13 |
1 |
Terry Bowker signed by Jason Beckford for Mossley from Ashton United in June 2006. He began his career with Bamber Bridge before joining Altrincham in December 2000, where they still have fond memories. Getting him back to match fitness after a slight injury, he was sent on loan to Maine Road and Castleton Gabriels, before returning to Bamber Bridge in September 2001. With Bamber Bridge's relegation, he decided it was time to try his luck elsewhere, and had trials at Bradford City in March of 2002. He then enjoyed a lengthy spell with Stalybridge Celtic where he made over 100 appearances before joining Ashton United in August 2005. Returned to Ashton United in October 2006. Later with Buxton. |
D |
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| Boyes | 1959/60 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | - |
- |
| Mickey Boyle | 1993/94 1994/95 |
84 |
4 |
Signed from Ashton United. Transferred to Droylsden. Later manager of Glossop North End. | D |
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| Stan Boyle | 1930/31 1931/32 1932/33 1933/34 |
91 |
0 |
Signed from Droylsden | D |
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| Terry Boyle | 1970/71 1971/72 |
64 |
1 |
Tricky midfield player signed by Don Wilson from Droylsden. Emigrated to South Africa 1972. | M |
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| Lee Bracey | 2004/05
|
69 |
0 |
Experienced ex Football League keeper signed from Chorley. Previously served West Ham United, Swansea City (128), Halifax Town (78), Bury (72), Ipswich Town, Hull City (30) and Ossett Albion. Released August 2006 and signed for Ashton United. Later with Rossendale United. | G | ![]() |
| James Brackenridge | 2006/07 |
6 |
0 |
Attacking midfielder signed following his release by Sheffield Wednesday. He is the younger brother of Steve Brackenridge who signed for Mossley a month earlier. Later with FC United of Manchester. | M |
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| Steve Brackenridge | 2006/07 |
12 |
1 |
Signed from Hyde United in February 2007 Brackenridge began his career at Macclesfield Town where he made his way through the youth set up and into the first team squad where he made 9 appearances scoring 2 goals for the Silkmen before being released in May 1995. He joined Hyde United upon his release from Macclesfield. Later with Salford City. | M |
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| Colin Bradbury | 1994/95 |
3 |
0 |
Signed from Glossop North End | G |
- |
| John Bradbury | 1949/50 | 5 |
0 |
Signed from Winsford United | D |
- |
| Noel Bradley | 1983/84 | 11 |
0 |
Former Manchester City, Bury (27-1) player signed by Bob Murphy from Chester City (31-0). Transferred to Witton Albion after being refused a pay rise | D |
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| Steve Bradley | 1982/83 | 7 |
0 |
Young goalkeeper signed from Oldham Hulmians. Transferred to Glossop | G |
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| Mark Bradshaw | 2002/03 2003/04 |
27 |
2 |
Left back signed from Droylsden. Previously played for Blackpool, Stafford Rangers, Macclesfield Town and Halifax Town (92-13). (Rep. England Semi Pro). Joined Woodley Sports as reserve manager before briefly re-signing for Mossley. Transferred to Curzon Ashton. | D | ![]() |
| Bramhall | 1936/37 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | D |
- |
| Mike 'Micky' Brennan | 1974/75 | 23 |
5 |
Former Manchester City (4-0) and Stockport County (18-3) forward signed from Rochdale (37-4) on loan. Later with Macclesfield Town and Northwich Victoria. Later a player and coach with West Adelaide (Australia) | F |
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| Mike Brennan | 1963/64 1964/65 1965/66 1966/67 1967/68 1968/69 1969/70 |
293 |
2 |
Long serving left back signed by Don WIlson from Tranmere Rovers. Retired 1970. Had a joint Testimonial match with Don Wilson against a Northern Premier League XI in 1970. | D |
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| Peter 'Pedro' Brennan | 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 |
209 |
51 |
When
Benny Phillips became Mossley manager in 1997 one of his main signing targets
was midfield player Peter 'Pedro' Brennan. Brennan, a former Radcliffe Borough and Congleton Town player was signed from Mid Cheshire League side Grove United making his Mossley debut on the opening day of the 1997/98 season. 6' 3" and of slim build, Pedro was a natural athlete and was very much a box to box player. What he lacked in natural skill he made up for in bucketloads by an extremely high work-rate, often seen heading clear in defence only to appear at the other end as Mossley attacked on the break. He was voted by the Mossley fans as 'Player of the Year' in the Millennium season of 1999/2000 and the following season was the club’s top scorer with 20 goals. Pedro's last Mossley appearance came in the 2001/02 season in a 5-1 win over Atherton Collieries. |
M |
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| Brewer | 1926/27 | 2 |
0 |
Signed from Rochdale | D |
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| Walter Bridge | 1925/26 1926/27 |
3 |
0 |
Signed from Castleton Moor | D |
- |
| Steve Bridgewater | 1983/84 | 7 |
0 |
Signed from Maine Road. Transferred to Droylsden | M |
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| Harry Brierley | 1937/38 1939/40 1945/46 |
75 |
28 |
Inside forward signed from Rochdale (20-2) | F |
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| Ken Brierley | 1956/57 1957/58 |
78 |
10 |
b.3rd
April 1926 |
M |
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| Harold Briggs | 1930/31 1931/32 |
25 |
0 |
Signed from Ashton National | D |
- |
| Bright | 1937/38 | 4 |
1 |
unknown | M |
- |
| Howard Brindle | 1922/23 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | F |
- |
| Graham Brindley | 1999/00 | 5 |
1 |
Signed from Winsford United. Later with Gregorians. | F |
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| Norman Brindley | 1922/23 1926/27 | 10 |
3 |
Re-signed from Rochdale | F |
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| Neil Brisco | 2006/07 | 2 |
0 |
Central midfielder Neil Brisco was signed in November 2006 from Conference North club Barrow. Brisco began his career as a trainee with Manchester City. He then joined Northwich Victoria before moving into the professional game with Port Vale where he made 120 first team appearances between 1998 and 2004. He then moved to Rochdale where he made 21 appearances. He also had two spells on loan to Northwich Victoria in the 2005/06 season. Began the 2006/07 season with Scarborough and moved to Barrow in October before joining Mossley. He was released by Mossley after just two games and then joined Leigh RMI. |
M |
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| David Briscoe | 1986/87 | 2 |
0 |
unknown | M |
- |
| James Britton | 1948/49 | 3 |
1 |
Former Lowestoft Town, Bradford Park Avenue (1-0) and Rochdale (20-0) wing half. Later with Rossendale United. | M |
- |
| Stan Broadbent | 1945/46 1946/47 1947/48 |
115 |
8 |
unknown | M |
- |
| Darren Broadhurst | 1989/90 1991/92 | 9 |
0 |
Signed from Mansfield Town. Later with Chadderton and Oldham Town | M |
- |
| Walter Broadhurst | 1935/36 | 9 |
3 |
unknown | M |
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| Broadley | 1947/48 | 8 |
0 |
unknown | - |
- |
| Pat Broadley | 1950/51 | 1 |
0 |
Signed from Sligo Rovers (Ireland). Also played for Distillery (Ireland). Transferred to Oldham Athletic (4-0) (Rep. League of Ireland) Later with Northwich Victoria | M |
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| Eric Brodie | 1973/74 1974/75 1975/76 1976/77 |
149 |
4 |
Vastly experienced hard as nails former Forfar Athletic (Scotland), Dundee United (Scotland), Shrewsbury Town (185-24), Chester (43-4) and Tranmere Rovers (83-4) defender or midfielder signed by George Sievwright from Bangor City (Wales), transferred to Stalybridge Celtic. (b.Scotland) | M |
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| Daryl Brook | 1984/85 | 5 |
0 |
Former
Huddersfield Town (1-0) forward signed from Emley. Transferred back to
Emley. Later player coach with Emley. |
F |
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| David Brook | 1983/84 | 2 |
0 |
Former Bradford City and Bridlington Trinity winger signed from Southport. Transferred to Emley after failing to settle. Brother of Daryl Brook. | M |
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| David Brooke | 2008/09 2009/10 |
12 |
1 |
Mossley based striker who graduated through Mossley Juniors FC. Signed from Stalybridge Celtic | F |
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| Norman Brooke | 1945/46 | 2 |
0 |
Mossley AFC President 1982-1985 | M |
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| Eric Brooks | 1925/26 | 2 |
0 |
unknown | D |
- |
| Harry Brooks | 1939/40 | 2 |
1 |
Previously with Heanor Town and Doncaster Rovers (5-0). Later with Aldershot (23-14) (d.1994) | D |
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| Jack Brooks | 1912/13 1913/14 1914/15 1915/16 1916/17 1919/20 1922/23 |
14 |
0 |
Signed
as an amateur in 1912 and was regular goalkeeper up until the WWI intervened. Returned in Mossley first professional season but was then transferred to Ashton National. Re-signed from Ashton National |
G |
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| Nathan Brooks | 2002/03 | 11 |
4 |
Young striker signed from Rochdale | F |
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| Albert 'Harry' Broome | 1928/29 | 43 |
12 |
Former Stockport County 4-0), Oldham Athletic (4-0) and Manchester United (1-0) inside forward signed from Northern Nomads. Later with Chester, Altrincham and Northwich Victoria (d.1989) | F |
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| Albert Brough | 1929/30 | 7 |
1 |
Formerly played Rugby League for Oldham RLFC | D |
- |
| Broughton | 1938/39 | 10 |
2 |
Signed from Manchester City | M |
- |
| Alan 'Bomber' Brown | 1970/71 1971/72 1972/73 1973/74 1974/75 1975/76 1976/77 1977/78 1978/79 1979/80 1980/81 |
446 |
20 |
Manchester
born Alan Brown arrived at Mossley from then Football League side Bradford
Park Avenue in the close season of 1971 having been recommended to manager
Don Wilson by the then club scout Bob Murphy. Affectionately known as ‘Bomber’ a nick-name he shared with his more famous cousin, former West Bromwich Albion star Tony Brown, he made his debut as a right winger in the inglorious surroundings of Blackpool Mechanics for a pre season friendly. Scoring twice on his home debut against Barnsley Reserves and then again in a 3-1 over a near full strength Huddersfield Town, Bomber was already a crowd favourite before the season had even begun. Two goals in his opening three League games showed his potential further but he disappeared from the side after just 16 appearances and no further goals. It was the following December with George Sievwright as manager and Bob Murphy as his assistant when Bomber made a surprise return to Mossley and was almost an ever present through to the end of the season. By October of the 1973-74 season he had been switched to right back, a position he then went on to hold for the next seven years until a broken leg at South Liverpool on 8th April 1981 effectively ended his playing career s he decided to retire from football at just 32 years old. Bomber’s distinctive style, cuffs held in hands and an almost bow legged gait saw him regularly darting forward as a wing back in the days when they were still called ’overlapping fullbacks’ and he tackled as hard as any natural defender. He was ’Player of the Year’ in the all conquering side of 1978-79 and in 1979-80 he won his second League championship medal and played in the 1980 FA Trophy Final team. He appeared on several occasions for the Northern Premier League Representative side and many neutrals considered him to be the best right back in the League. Alan ’Bomber’ Brown made a total of 430 appearances for Mossley, placing him second in the all time appearances list, scoring 30 goals. |
D |
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| Clive Brown | 2003/04 | 6 |
0 |
Previously with Manchester City, Hyde United and Bangor City (Wales). Brother of Manchester United and England player Wes Brown. Transferred to Woodley Sports | M |
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| Dave Brown | 1993/94
1998/99 2003/04 2004/05 |
80 |
13 |
Signed from Bacup Borough, re-signed from Salford City. Transferred to Salford City. Brother of Richard Brown. Re-signed from Curzon Ashton. Re-signed for a third spell from Radcliffe Borough. Later with FC United of Manchester | M |
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| Greg Brown | 1983/84 | 16 |
4 |
Former
Stalybridge Celtic striker signed from Manchester Amateur League side Mather
& Platt, transferred to Hyde United. Emigrated to Australia in 1985
and played for Napier City Rovers in NZ, Parrammatta Eagles in Sydney and
West Adelaide in South Australia (All professionally in National leagues).
In 1991 he had a three month loan spell in South Korea with POSCO Atoms.
(Rep. Australia - 19 caps). After retiring from playing in 1994, he became
a professional coach and for the last 10 years has been working with elite
youth players in Australia. Had a two year stint with the Australian Women's
national team taking them to the Women's World Cup in USA '99. Now head
coach at Mitchelton (a semi-pro side in Brisbane)and also Director of coaching
at Brisbane Boys College. Named Australian Footballer of the year in 1991. |
F |
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| Harold Brown | 1933/34 1934/35 |
29 |
2 |
Signed from Hartford Works | D |
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| Harry Brown | 1937/38 1946/47 |
23 |
1 |
Former British Dyes and Oldham Athletic player signed from Stalybridge Celtic | D |
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| John 'Jackie' Brown | 1956/57 1957/58 |
23 |
2 |
Signed
from Adelphi Lads Club. Son of former World Flyweight Boxing Champion Jackie Brown |
M |
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| Karl Brown | 2009/10 | 23 |
2 |
Midfield play-maker had seen previous
service with AFC Telford United, Colwyn Bay Hednesford Town, Ashton United,
Warrington Town and Leigh Genesis. He is an experienced non-league player
who has also had a successful spell in Spanish football. He was signed from
Chorley in September 2009. Transferred to Prescot Cables in January 2010.. |
M |
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| Leevan Brown | 2007/08 | 2 |
0 |
Left sided attacker signed from
AFC Emley in August 2007. |
M |
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| Richard Brown | 1993/94 | 12 |
0 |
Signed from Bacup Borough. Brother of Dave Brown. | D |
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| Arthur Brownhill | 1921/22 | 29 |
1 |
Signed from Glossop | D |
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| John Bruce | 1935/36 | 2 |
0 |
unknown | G |
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| Bobbie Bruce | 1938/39 | 16 |
1 |
Robert
'Bobbie' Bruce was born in Paisley, Scotland on 29th January 1906. and
played for St Anthony's Glasgow before signing for Aberdeen in the 1924
close season. Bruce who stood only 5'6" tall was equally at home
at centre or inside forward and proved an elusive opponent who could pass
the ball accurately, even when running at top speed. Despite his youth
Bruce quickly became a regular Dons first teamer. He toured South Africa
with Aberdeen in 1927 and just before joining Middlesbrough for £4,500
in January 1928, he created history by becoming the first player to score
a hat-trick in a Scottish Cup tie and still finish on the lsoing side.
He made his Middlesbrough debut in a 5-2 defeat at Bolton and was a member
of the Middlesbroughside which won the Second Division championship the
following season. He was capped for Scotland against Austria in November
1933. After seven saesons on Teeside duriing which he made 253 League
and Cup appearances he was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in October
1935 for £2,500. He made only five League appearances for the Owls
before signing for the then non-league Ipswich Town in July 1936 and in
the summer of 1938 he joined Mossley as Player-Manager as replacement
for Sammy Cowan. |
M |
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| Ken Bryan | 1925/26 | 8 |
4 |
Also played for Ashton National | F |
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| Joel Bryce | 2007/08 | 3 |
1 |
Highly rated striker signed by
Gerry Quinn from amateur football in the Huddersfield area having played
for West Yorkshire League sides Newsome WM and Bay Athletic. Scored Mossley's
first goal of the 2007/08 season on his debut at Garforth Town. |
G |
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| Ryan Bryers | 1996/97 | 2 |
0 |
Goalkeeper signed from Ashton United, transferred to Caernarfon Town (Wales) | G |
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| George Buchan | 1976/77 | 25 |
2 |
Signed
by Bob Murphy from Bury (65-6), transferred to Lancaster City for a £200
fee. Previously played for Aberdeen and Manchester United (3-0). Brother of former Manchester United and Scotland star Martin Buchan |
F |
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| Arthur Buckley | 1947/48 | 43 |
26 |
(b. 3rd July 1913) Former Oldham Athletic (47-10) player who was transferred to Leeds United for a £12,500 fee in in 1936 and he made 91 appearances on the left wing either side of WW2 scoring 22 goals. Mossley's top scorer in 1947-8 season with 26 goals. (d.1992) | F |
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| Craig Buckley | 2008/09 | 10 |
1 |
Midfield player signed by Chris Willcock from Ramsbottom United. Previously with Bury and Hyde United. | M |
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| Ernie Buckley | 1921/22 | 5 |
0 |
Signed from Hollinwood | D |
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| Frank Buckley | 1939/40
1946/47 1947/48 |
52 |
9 |
Signed from Leeds United. Re-signed from Oldham Athletic | M |
- |
| Harold Buckley | 1947/48 | 6 |
1 |
unknown | M |
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| Paul Buckley | 1988/89 1989/90 |
27 |
3 |
Well known local amateur striker signed from Springhead. Later with Chadderton and Oldham Town and then manager of Springhead and Chadderton | F |
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| Paul Buckley | 1993/94 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | - |
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| Burgess | 1932/33 | 3 |
1 |
Signed from Bacup Borough | M |
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| Tony Burke | 1959/60 1960/61 1961/62 1962/63 1963/64 1964/65 1967/68 1968/69 |
156 |
77 |
Powerful centre forward signed from Bacup Borough. Transferred to Hyde United. Re-signed from Witton Albion. Elder brother of Kevin Burke | F |
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| Brendan Burke | 1989/90 1990/91 1991/92 |
99 |
32 |
Brendan
Burke started his footballing career as a junior at Manchester United. In 1986 a change of management saw a clear-out and Brendan was released after four years at Old Trafford, a severe blow to his boyhood dreams. He had a trial at Rochdale, who offered YTS terms, and then Crewe where he suffered a knee ligament injury after just 20 minutes of an A team game and that was the end of that. Burke took a job in banking and played Oldham Sunday League soccer with Freehold before joining Oldham Town in 1989. His semi-pro career started at Mossley when he was snapped up by the then Mossley manager Mark Hilton and slotted in the Lilywhites side and formed a formidable strike partnership with the robust Paul Bowler. Brendan made a terrific impact at Seel Park and went on to make 99 appearances scoring 32 goals before transferring to Witton Albion in 1992. 38 goals in 109 appearances at Wincham Park prompted trials at Port Vale, Burnley, Preston and Bury. Kenny Dalglish, then manager of Blackburn Rovers was even rumoured to be watching the striker’s progress. In December 1994, Stalybridge Celtic paid a club record £12,000 for his services. He became a firm favourite with the Bower Fold fans during the next four and a half years, emerging as one of the best semi-professional players around. He left Stalybridge in the summer of 1999 on a Bosman style transfer to Altrincham. Injury prevented the Moss Lane fans seeing the Brendan Burke that they had seen star against them in the past. In June 2000, at the age of 29, the Middleton-based player reluctantly called it a day after taking a second opinion on a serious problem in his lower spine which could have affected his future well-being if he had carried on playing. Burke had problems with bones between his vertebrae which were rubbing together, with the canals at the bottom of the spine which guide nerves into his legs and he also had three prolapsed discs. The former Mossley star, who now works in the mortgage department of a major Manchester city centre bank, will be long remembered as one of the best semi-pro players of the 1990’s. |
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| Kevin Burke | 1966/67 1967/68 1968/69 1969/70 1970/71 1971/72 1972/73 |
188 |
16 |
Strong and skilful wing half signed by Don Wilson from Bacup Borough. Retired following a serious leg injury incurred in Mossley first ever Northern Premier League game - at South Liverpool in August 1972. Was awarded a Testimonial match against a Manchester United XI in 1973. Younger brother of Tony Burke | M |
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| Mel Burke | 1995/96 | 1 |
0 |
Signed from Horwich RMI. Transferred to Castleton Gabriels. Later with Ramsbottom United | D |
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| Steven Burke | 2006/07 | 36 |
4 |
Signed following his release by Bury where he was a regular goalscorer in their reserve team. Bury manager Chris Casper said of Burke after releasing several players at the end of the 2005/06 season, "The difficult decision was with Steve Burke and he could be the one that in the future we turn around and say ‘we should have kept him'. Later with Chorley and Skelmersdale United. |
F |
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| Arthur Burman | 1914/15 |
141 |
11 |
Signed in 1914. Mossley's last amateur team captain in the seasons prior to joining the Cheshire League in 1919. Transferred to Ashton National. Re-signed from Ashton National | F |
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| Andy Burns | 1996/97 | 7 |
0 |
Signed from Accrington Stanley. Later with Winsford United | D |
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| Steve Burns | 1997/98
2000/01 2001/02 |
54 |
3 |
Signed by Benny Phillips from Trafford, transferred to Trafford. Re-signed from Trafford. Transferred to WItton Albion. Second spell with Mossley affected by a broken leg. Recipiant of a Benefit match against Oldham Athletic. Later with Curzon Ashton | M |
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| Arthur Burrows | 1922/23 1923/24 1924/25 |
125 |
0 |
Signed from Stockport County. Succeeded 'Smiler' Hopkinson as team captain in seasons 1924-25 and 1925-26. Father of Arthur Burrows, Grandfather of Phil Burrows. | D |
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| Arthur Burrows jr. | 1951/52 | 4 |
0 |
(b.4th December 1919) Former Stockport County (5-1) Accrington Stanley (9-0) and Ashton United player. Son of 1920's Mossley player Arthur Burrows and father of Phil Burrows (d.2005) | D |
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| Phil Burrows | 1981/82 | 2 |
0 |
Third
generation of the Burrows family to play for Mossley. Signed from Droylsden.
Previously played for York City (337-14), Plymouth Argyle (81-2), Hereford
United (110-2) and Gillingham (5-0). Uniquely became the third generation of the Burrows family to play for Mossley following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both named Arthur. |
D |
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| Joe Burton | 1928/29 | 4 |
0 |
Signed from Hurst. Later with Droylsden | D |
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| Sam Burton | 1920/21 | 4 |
0 |
unknown | D |
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| Butler | 1933/34 | 1 |
0 |
unknown | D |
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| Len Butt | 1948/49 1949/50 |
87 |
33 |
Leonard Butt was born on 26th August 1910 in Wilmslow and began his playing career with Ashton National before joining Stockport County in 1928. Her made just 8 appearances scoring one goal for County before joining Macclesfield in 1931. He was picked up by Huddersfield Town in May 1935 and made 67 appearances for them scoring 11 goals in two seasons. Butt then signed for Blackburn Rovers and in spells both sides of the War made 110 appearances scoring 44 goals. Then followed shorter spells with York City - 25 appearances 2 goals, and Mansfield Town 15 appearances 4 goals. Butt joined Mossley as Player-Manager in the summer of 1948 and embarked on Mossley's best spell for many years. Mossley finished 5th in the Cheshire League in 1948-49 and Butt made 50 appearances scoring 23 goals. He was second top scorer behind former Stalybridge Celtic centre forward Jimmy Thorpe who scored a remarkable 30 goals in just 28 appearances. Butt led Mossley to victory in both the Manchester Junior Cup (2-1 over Goslings at Hurst Cross) and the Ashton Challenge Cup (1-0 over Hyde United). The following season Butt led his team through the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup to the 2nd Round Proper beating Ashton United, Altrincham, Northwich Victoria, Buxton, Droylsden United, Runcorn and Witton Albion in an epic run. It was ended in a replay by Southern League giants Nuneaton Borough but Mossley had won many friends on the way. Butt made 37 appearances that season scoring 10 goals but resigned at the end of the season. | F |
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| Matthew_Butters | 2007/08 | 25 |
0 |
Left wing back signed by Gerry
Quinn in August 2007 from West Riding League side Marsden AFC. |
D |
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| Jack_Butterworth | 1920/21 | 3 |
0 |
unknown | D |
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| John Butterworth | 1992/93 1993/94 |
38 |
1 |
Signed from Blackburn Rovers. Transferred to Chadderton. Brother of Mark Butterworth | D |
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| Lee Butterworth | 1992/93 | 2 |
0 |
Signed from Ashton United. Later with Springhead | D |
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| Mark Butterworth | 1991/92 | 9 |
0 |
Signed from Ashton United. Brother of John Butterworth | M |
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| Alex Byrne | 2009/10 | 3 |
0 |
Teenage midfielder signed in March 2010 from Stalybridge Celtic | M |
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| Danny Byrne | 2006/07 | 1 |
0 |
Former Manchester United junior signed from Newcastle Town | M |
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| Byron | 1949/50 | 2 |
1 |
unknown | F |
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