COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS 1919 - 2006

* Cain to Cutler *

Andrew 'Drew' Cain 1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
149
11
Dependable central defender signed from Flixton. Previously with Maine Road, retired 2002
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David Cain 1965/66
7
1
Signed from Halifax Town
M
 
Mickey Cairns 1972/73
1973/74
24
5
Signed from Salford Amateurs
F
 
Arthur Caldwell 1922/23
1
0
Signed from Mossley West Lads
D
 
Anthony Callaghan 2000/01
2002/03
45
1
Former Manchester City midfield player signed from Droylsden. Transferred to Curzon Ashton. Re-signed from Curzon Ashton. Transferred to Hyde United. Later returned to Curzon Ashton
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John Calligan 1996/97
9
3
Young centre forward signed from Preston North End
F
Alf Calverley 1939/40
2
0
Signed from Huddersfield Town. Later with Mansfield Town (30-1), Arsenal (11-0), Preston North End (13-0) & Doncaster Rovers (142-11)
D
Tony Camilleri 1992/93
3
0
Signed from Winsford United. Previously with Hyde United. Later with Hyde United and Monton Amateurs
M
Mike Cammack 1984/85
6
0
Former Netherfield goalkeeper signed from Maine Road, transferred to Droylsden
G
Alex Campbell 1927/28
39
13
Signed from Oldham Athletic
F
 
Danny Campbell 2005/06
1
0
Forward signed in December 2005. Previously with Stockport County and had a loan spell at Woodley Sports
F
 
Frank Campbell 1976/77
8
0
Signed from Royston Town, transferred to Droylsden
M
 
Malcolm Campbell 1965/66
24
7
Clever right winger signed from Ashton United
F
Ron Capewell 1962/63
7
0
Former Sheffield Wednesday (29-0) and Hull City (1-0) goalkeeper signed from Stalybridge Celtic. Later with King's Lynn.
G
Mick Carr 1989/90
2
0
unknown
M
Tony Carroll 2002/03
2003/04
82 
53
Experienced striker signed from Salford City. Previously with Hyde United, Northwich Victoria and Droylsden. (Rep. British Fire Brigade). Top scorer in 2002-03 with 35 goals . Transferred to Radcliffe Borough. Later with Flixton.
F
Geoff Carroll 1972/73
1
0
Signed on trial from Radcliffe Borough
D
 
Michael Carroll 1989/90
1
0
Signed from Northwich Victoria on loan
D
 
Jack Cartwright 1926/27
15
1
Signed from Ashton National
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Bill Casey 1946/47
45
22
Signed from Exeter City
F
 
Arthur Cassley 1930/31
1931/32
29
7
Signed from Ashton National. Previously with Stalybridge Celtic
M
 
Steve Caswell 1993/94
26
0
Signed from Ashton United. Later with Accrington Stanley
D
 
Bill Caton 1957/58
4
0
Former Stoke City (22-2), Carlisle United (64-16) Chesterfield (7-0) Worcester City and Crewe Alexandra (38-8) inside forward signed from Gresley Rovers
F
 
Tommy Cavanagh 1979/80
6
0
Signed from Altrincham, transferred to Horwich RMI after terrible performance in 5-2 FA Cup defeat at York City. Son of former Nottingham Forest and Manchester United coach Tommy Cavanagh
G
Tom Cawthrey 1926/27
1
0
Signed from Huddersfield Town
D
 
Danny Chadderton 2001/02
2
0
Signed from Oldham Athletic. Transferred to Oldham Town
F
 
Bob Chadderton 1926/27
1927/28
7
0
Signed from Stockport County
G
 
Chadwick 1951/52
1
0
unknown
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Lee Chadwick 1988/89
2
0
Signed from Rochdale, transferred to Oldham Town. Later with Castleton Gabriels
D
 
Greg Challender 1992/93
38
3
Central defender signed from Horwich RMI and became Mossley Player of the Year in 1992-3, transferred to Preston North End for a £5,000 fee at the end of the season.
Began his career with Oldham Athletic as a junior and later had a nomadic career with Southport, Bath City, Altrincham, Stalybridge Celtic, Accrington Stanley, Winsford United, Barrow, Droylsden, Finn Harps (Ireland), Chorley, Northwich Victoria, Leek Town, Ashton United, Hyde United, Rossendale United, Bradford Park Avenue and Bridlington Town (possibly others).
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Paul Challinor 2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
56
5
Central defender signed from Radcliffe Borough and appointed team captain. Previously with Birmingham City, Lincoln City, Baldock Town, Telford United, Aberystwyth Town, Bury, Ilkeston Town, Hyde United, Caernarfon Town and Droylsden. Transferred to Ashton United in September 2006. Re-signed as cover in March 2007.
D
J W Chamberlain 1933/34
1
0
Signed from the Army
D
 
William Champion 1921/22
1
0
unknown
D
 
Chandley 1951/52
15
0
Signed from Goslings
G
 
Mick Channon jr. 1999/00
10
0
Tall and rangy right wing back signed from Salford City. Transferred to Cheadle Town. Son of former Southampton, Manchester City & England star Mike Channon. Later a sports reporter with Granada Television
D
Mick Charlesworth 1983/84
2
0
Veteran former Buxton and Stalybridge Celtic defender signed from Telford United (d.1989)
D
Tommy Charnock 1937/38
23
1
Signed from Hurst
D
 
Ivor Cheadle 1954/55
4
0
Signed from Manchester City
D
 
Jimmy Cheetham 1950/51
29
2
Signed from Bury
M
 
Bill Cherry 1954/55
1955/56
86
3
Bill was born in the north east in 1933 and played his first competitive football as a goalscoring inside right for West Wylham Juniors, before scoring 5 goals in 3 matches for Throckley Miners Welfare senior side, where he also worked as an assistant groundsman after leaving school. Bill's form was such that he was recomended to Cardiff City by former Bluebirds centre forward Reg Keating and he soon headed for south Wales. Bill played his first game for Cardiff City Reserves in the Football Combination against Coventry City Reserves just prior to his 16th birthday.
When not catching the reserves Bill played regularly for City's nursery club Cardiff Nomads, who, despite being made up entirely of teenagers ran away with the Cardiff Combination (open age) League and won the Welsh Youth Cup. Bill's manager at Cardiff Nomads was former Welsh International Jack Nichols who was capped both at amateur and professional level. Bill signed a one year professional contract for Cardiff in 1950, but didn't make the first team and moved instead to live in Heywood where he was signed by Bury for the 1952-53 season. He appeared regularly for the reserves and 'A' team but before the season was over he had moved to Northwich Victoria in the Cheshire League. Bill was signed by Mossley manager Jack Boothway early in the 1954-55 season. Ironically Bill made his Mossley debut against his former club and scored both Mossley goals as Northwich won 4-2 at Seel Park. Boothway had the bright idea of switching Bill to right half and the move paid dividends, as, not only did he relish in the move, he strengthened Mossley's half back line considerably and was regularly praised in the press and by supporters for his displays as a strong and creative footballer.
His second season at Mossley saw the club struggling off the field, so much so, there was much speculation that the club may fold. They even allowed manager Boothway to move to Northwich Victoria and operated the 1955-56 season with Jock Anderson taking training and the team selected by the management committee. That the team went and won the Ashton Cup despite the fear of disbandment was a great acolade to the team spirit of that Mossley side led by captain, centre half and team hard man Jack Wilkinson ably supported by wing halves Bill Cherry and Harold Barlow. Goalkeeper was Dennis Ross, full backs were Eddie Thornley and Roy Wells. The usual forward line was Ron Parkes, Cyril Megson, Tommy Doyle, Jackie Ward and Ron Garland.
Bill left Mossley following the Cup win and joined Manchester League Radcliffe Borough and finished his playing career in Sunday football with Heywood Casuals, where he was a team-mate of former Mossley winger Eric Jenyans in a side founded by one time Mossley manager, the late Don Wilson.
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Jack Cheshire 1926/27
1
0
Signed from Altrincham
D
 
Chester 1921/22
1
0
unknown
D
 
William Clark 1921/22
1922/23
1923/24
1924/25
6
0
unknown
D
 
Gary Clarke 1971/72
3
1
Young winger signed from Manchester City
F
 
Jed Cleary  1970/71
10
2
Winger signed from Altrincham. Formerly a junior with Burnley.
F
 
Cleave 1926/27
5
0
unknown
G
 
Clegg 1930/31
1
0
Signed from Rochdale
D
 
Clegg 1948/49
1
0
unknown
D
 
Bradley Clegg 2001/02
4
0
Young defender and former Manchester United junior. Son of Brian Clegg, brother of Ross Clegg. Later with Witton Albion, Maine Road, Abbey Hey and Rossendale United D
Brian Clegg 1983/84
1984/85
30
0
Clever hard working midfielder signed from Glossop, transferred to Winsford United. Also played for Stalybridge Celtic. Father of Ross and Bradley Clegg. M
Ross Clegg 2000/01
2001/02
39
8
Highly rated midfield prospect signed from Curzon Ashton but followed manager Benny Phillips to WItton Albion. Son of Brian Clegg, brother of Bradley Clegg. Later with Stalybridge Celtic, Leek Town, Witton Albion and Bradford Park Avenue. M
Brian Coates 1977/78
4
0
Signed from Royston Town (Rep. British Universities) F  
Eric Coffey 1921/22
1
0
unknown
D
 
Peter Cole 1995/96
1996/97
31
0
Giant goalkeeper formerly with Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Altrincham, signed from Ashton United. Retired 1997 G
Peter Coleman 1969/70
1970/71
1971/72
1972/73
25
6
Centre forward signed from Nantwich Town
F
 
William Coleman 1925/26
2
0
unknown
G
 
David Collins 1990/91
2
0
Signed from Oldham Town M  
Gary Collins 1983/84
18
3
Exciting right winger signed from Glossop. Attracted interest from League clubs until they discovered he was older than he looked M
James Collins 1955/56
11
1
Signed from Port Vale D
Mark Comley 1984/85
1
0
Signed from Irlam Town on trial M
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Carl Conlon (aka Carl Dyson) 1995/96
1996/97
44
7
Eccentric former Chorley striker signed from Ashton United. (Famously appeared on 'Stars In Your Eyes' as Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate) F
Edmund Connell 1923/24
9
0
Signed from Manchester United
D
 
William Connelly 1927/28
1
0
unknown
D
 
Connolly 1952/53
23
5
unknown
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Connor 1929/30
1
0
unknown
D
 
Ashley Connor 2007/08
48
0
Highly competant and agile goalkeeper who began his career as a junior with Rotherham United and then had spells with Harrogate Town, Spennymoor United and Ashton United. Signed in August 2007 from West Riding Leaguers Marsden AFC where he was player / manager. Mossley "Player of the Year" 2007/08.
G
Jim Connor 1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
146
14
Comanding central defender and former Stockport County (2-0) player signed from Dunedin City (New Zealand). Mossley Player of the Year 1985-6 and 1986-7. Transferred to Macclesfield Town for a £1,500 fee. Brother of Joe Connor. Briefly caretaker manager at Mossley in the 1986-87 season. Later manager of Buxton.
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Joe Connor 1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88 1999/00
187
39
Speedy winger signed from Hyde United. Previously a junior at Stockport County. Controversially transferred to Hyde United along with Walter Nisbett in an exchange deal that brought Graham Bell and Tony Valentine to Mossley.
Re-signed from Radcliffe Borough at the end of his career. Transferred to Woodley Sports. Retired 2001.
Brother of Jim Connor
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John 'Jack' Connor 1932/33
1933/34
1934/35
1946/47
77
2
Highly rated local full back signed from Mossley Methodists. Transferred to Bolton Wanderers (29-0) for a £325 fee in 1934.
Re-signed after WW2 from Bolton Wanderers but soon returned to League football with Tranmere Rovers (46-3)
D
Lee Connor 2007/08
46
4
Experienced central defender signed from Bradford Park Avenue in August 2007. Previously with Farsley Celtic, Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic, Guiseley, North Ferriby United and latterly Bradford Park Avenue where he was club captain. Appointed Mossley captain for the 2007/08 season. D
James Constantine 1945/46
23
0
Former Army Welterweight Boxing Champion he signed for Mossley from from Ashton National following demobilisation and was team captain in the first post war season playing at centre half. Moved to Rochdale and switched to centre forward where he was a prolific goalscorer for Manchester City (18-12), Millwall (141-74), Bury (32-14) and finally Tonbridge. (d.1998)
D
Chris Conway 1983/84
1984/85
22
0
Signed from Glossop , transferred to Horwich RMI (Rep.British Universities). Son of former Glasgow Celtic and Norwich City player Jim Conway
D
Dave Conway 2007/08
2
0

Signed from Harrogate Railway Athletic in March 2008.  He did pre season with Mossley and played in a couple of the friendly games but then re-signed for the North Yorkshire club where he had played for the previous two seasons. He was a key player in the Railwaymen's rise from the Northern Counties East League in 2005/06 but missed much of last season through injury.

Equally at home in midfield or as a central defender, Dave played in Harrogate's televised FA Cup tie against Mansfield Town earlier in the season.n.

Brother of Richard Conway

 

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Richard Conway 2007/08
35
1

Leicester based midfield player signed in August 2007 after impressing in trial games. Previously captain of Keele University 1st XI.

Brother of Dave Conway.

M
Christian Cooke 2005/06
2006/07
57
0
Versatile player signed from Macclesfield Town in August 2005. Began his caeer with Bury and Port Vale. Later with Hyde United. Son of former Mossley manager John Cooke
D
Terry Cooke 1975/76
12
2
Signed from Connollys, transferred to Bethesda Athletic (Wales). Later with Stalybridge Celtic and Hyde United
M
Cookson 1952/53
2
1
unknown
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John Cookson 1929/30 1933/34
11
0
unknown
D
 
Arthur Cooper 1928/29
1929/30
57
30
Signed from Crewe Alexandra (9-3). Previously with Ashton National. Transferred to Buxton
F
Colin Cooper 1947/48 1950/51
10
0
Goalkeeper signed from Ashton National/
Re-signed from Witton Albion
G
 
Harold Cooper 1927/28
1
0
Signed from Lydgate
G
 
Joe Cooper 1951/52
23
0
Former Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra (3-0) full back signed from Hyde United
D
 
Mark Cooper 1984/85
3
0
Former Oldham Athletic junior signed from IFK Helsingborg (Sweden) on loan
D
 
William Cooper 1929/30
1930/31
2
0
unknown
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Craig Coote 2003/04
5
0
Signed from Bury. Transferred to Chadderton and later with Trafford
M
Leslie Copeland 1931/32
12
7
Signed from Polygon Electric. Transfered to West Ham United. Later played Division One football for Chelsea and then Linfield and Halifax Town. (d.1991)
F
 
Jack Cordwell  1950/51
1951/52
43
0
unknown
D
 
Alan Cornforth 1954/55
1
0
unknown
-
 
Ellis Cornwell 1947/48
11
0
Former Chorley full back signed from Accrington Stanley (5-0)
D
 
Corscadden 1937/38
1
0
unknown
D
 
Alan Costello 1971/72
2
1
unknown
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Jack Costin  1953/54
1954/55
46
0
Centre half signed from Altrincham (Rep.England Amateur)
D
 
Dennis Cotton 1921/22
4
0
unknown
D
 
Sam Cowan 1937/38
39
1
Born in Yorkshire in 1902 Sam Cowan arrived at Manchester City in December 1924 from Doncaster Rovers. Quickly he established a reputation for his heading ability. Matt Busby, who played with Cowan throughout the early 1930s remembered: "He could head a ball as far as most of us could kick it." The legendary Dixie Dean, who many would argue was the greatest header of the ball of all time, was also a great fan and aerial duels between City and Everton always became Cowan v Dean. In addition to the three Wembley FA Cup Final appearances, Cowan won a Second Division Championship medal, and earned three English international appearances (France, Belgium and Austria) between 1926 and 1931. He also appeared for the Football League and in an England trial match (The Rest v England 1931). After a total of 407 League and Cup matches and 24 goals, he was transferred to Bradford City for a fee of £2,000 (Bradford's second highest at that time) but, in the summer of 1937 Cowan was appointed player-manager at Mossley. He brought in centre forward David ’Dai’ James (later transferred to Chelsea) from Leeds United and James responded with 42 goals (including six in one game). Cowan led Mossley to a highly respectable 7th place in the then powerful Cheshire League and also to 2-1 Manchester Challenge Shield Final win over Ashton National at Hurst Cross. He made several other crucial signings for the Lilywhites, not least inside forward Harry Brierley from Rochdale who scored 20 goals, former Manchester City favourite Dick Threlfall, former Sunderland wing half Arthur Welsby and ex Wrexham and Oldham Athletic goalkeeper Bob Foster. Cowan made 39 appearances for Mossley scoring one goal. At the end of the season Cowan resigned to become Brighton & Hove Albion's trainer. He then accepted the Manchester City manager's job in 1946. Despite his many strengths, the appointment was not a long one. He guided the Blues to promotion, but found it difficult to concentrate at Maine Road. he wanted to continue his life in Brighton and he resigned in June 1947. He then set up a lucrative physiotherapy business in Hove and worked with Sussex C.C.C. and Brighton Ice Hockey Club. Later he became masseur to the M.C.C. for their 1962 Australian tour. Sam Cowan collapsed on 5th October 1964 while refereeing a charity match in aid of Sussex wicketkeeper Jim Parks. It was a big showbiz affair with celebrities such as Tommy Steele taking part. Cowan, aged 62, died in the dressing room.
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Alan Coward 1976/77
11
0
Young goalkeeper signed from Blackpool as cover for Rod Jones. Later with Mossley Amateurs
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Coxon 1947/48
1
0
unknown
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Coyne 1947/48
2
0
unknown
-
 
Tony Coyne 1999/00 2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
143
20

Hard working midfielder signed from Cheadle Town, re-signed from Flixton. Nephew of Ged Coyne. Transferred to Trafford.
Son of former Manchester United and Crewe Alexandra striker Peter Coyne
Later with FC United of Manchester and Flixton.
Assistant Manager of Trafford when they won the NWCL title in 2007/08.

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Ged Coyne 1991/92
1
0
Former Ashton United player Ged Coyne was appointed to replace Sutton in January 1992. Coyne, brother of well known former Manchester United and Crewe striker Peter Coyne had had a successful spell in charge at Manchester League side East Manchester before taking over the reins at Seel Park, after a spell as assistant manager to Les Sutton. Mossley had made an average start to the 1992-93 season when Coyne resigned on 28th October. He was installed as manager of Hyde United within a week of his departure from Mossley and later managed Glossop North End and Curzon Ashton.
D
Tim Crane 1995/96
1996/97
54
21
Lively striker signed from Flixton, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic. Top scorer for Mossley in 1996-7 season. Later with Flixton and Maine Road
F
Cranmer 1927/28
12
3
Signed from Manchester North End. Transferred to Droylsden
F
 
Jimmy Crawshaw 1930/31
1
0
Signed from Northwich Victoria. Brother of Dicky Crawshaw
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Dicky Crawshaw 1929/30
1930/31
77
5
Former Stockport County, Manchester City (25-6), Halifax Town (7-0) and Nelson (32-10) wing half signed from Stalybridge Celtic
D
 
Bill Crewe 1936/37
44
11
Signed from Burton Town. Previously with Wigan Borough, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bolton Wanderers and Merthyr Town (d.1961)
M
 
Jim Crinnigan 1976/77
1977/78
2
0
Giant goalkeeper signed from Rhyl (Wales) (Rep.Wales Police)
G
 
Adam Critchley 1996/97
13
0
Attacking wing back signed from Chorley, transferred to Witton Albion. Noted for writing humerous football poems
D
Crompton 1945/46
3
2
unknown
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Steve Crompton 1986/87
1987/88
12
0
Former Manchester City and Carlisle United (10-0) goalkeeper signed from Stockport County (2-0)
G
Matty Cross 2002/03
2003/04
23 
0
Signed from Rhyl (Wales). Previously with Barnsley, Hereford United, Bangor City (Wales) and Rhayader Town (Wales). Transferred to Trafford
M
Mark Crossland 2001/02
5
0
Former Stalybridge Celtic and Lincoln City player signed from Dukinfield Town but returned to Dukinfield Town at the end of the season.
F
Roy Crossley 1947/48
16
2
Former Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town (41-15) forward. Transferred to Buxton
F
Harold Crowder 1934/35
1935/36
56
19
Signed from Rawmarsh
F
Dick Croysdale 1955/56
23
0
Signed from Droylsden
G
Kevin Crumblehulme 1972/73
1973/74
61
3
Former Oldham Athletic (2-0) midfielder signed from Fleetwood, transferred to Stalybridfge Celtic
M
Paul Cuddy 1994/95
1995/96
18
0
Paul Cuddy was born in Kendal on 21st February 1959 and signed for Rochdale from junior football in August 1977. However he made only one substitute appearance for Rochdale and was released in May 1978. Cuddy then played for a variety of non-league clubs most notably Altrincham where he was capped three times for the England Semi-Pro team then managed by Howard Wilkinson. He then played for Witton Albion, Chorley and Horwich RMI before arriving at Mossley along with ex Chorley boss Glenn Buckley in March 1995 with Mossley staring relegation from the UniBond League in the face. Despite Cuddy's best efforts Mossley didn't avoid the drop and when Buckley left to coach in the USA Cuddy was asked to stay on and work with Kevan Keelan for Mossley's first season in the North West Counties League. However, it became obvious that the combination wasn't working and Cuddy departed from Seel Park and joined Fleetwood as a player in October 1995. He later had a spell with Ramsbottom United before joining Nantwich Town as manager. Later assistant Manager of Abbey Hey
D
Tony Cullen 1992/93
2
0
Signed from Blackburn Rovers. Later with Altrincham and Salford City
D
Lee Cunliffe 1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
81
34
Stocky striker signed from Chorley, transferred to Ashton Town. Son of John Cunliffe who was assistant manager to Kevan Keelan
F
Bobby Cunliffe 1970/71
6
1
Former Manchester City (3-1), Oldham Athletic and York City (12-2) forward
F
Tommy Cunliffe 1922/23
39
10
Born Wigan 1886. Outside Left who started as a schoolboy with Audenshaw in 1898 moving on to join Hooley Hill FC in 1902, then Earlestown in March 1905. A year later he joined Blackburn Rovers but was released and joined St Helens Recreation in June 1907. He joined Liverpool between February 1916 & October 1917 (playing 57 games in the Lancashire Combination) before moving to Altrincham. Signed by Oldham Athletic from August 1919 to June 1920, playing just 2 games for the "Latics" and on his release he joined Mossley.

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Harvey Cunningham 1990/01 1999/00
2000/01
84
11
Highly