COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS from 1919 to current

* Cain to Cutler *

Name
Season
Apps
Gls
Career Biography
Image
Andrew 'Drew' Cain
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
149
11
Maine Road
Flixton
Mossley (149-11)
unknown
Dependable versatile defender signed by Benny Phillips from Flixton in August 1997 and going on to make 149 Mossley appearances scoring 11 goals in five seasons with the club.
Previously with Maine Road.
Retired 2002

David Cain
1965/66
7
1
Halifax Town
Mossley (7-1)
unknown
Wing half signed by Don Wilson from Halifax Town in August 1965 making 7 Mossley appearances and scoring one goal.
 

Mickey Cairns
1972/73
1973/74
24
5
Salford Amateurs
Mossley (4-1)
Salford Amateurs
Mossley (20-4)
Salford Amateurs
Young striker signed along with defender Tony Steenson from Salford Amateurs in November 1972.
Returned to Salford after making 4 appearances and scoring one goal in the 1972/73 season but re-signed for Mossley under George Sievwright in December 1973 scoring 4 goals in 20 appearances before once more returning to Salford at the end of the season.

Arthur Caldwell
1922/23
1
0
Mossley West Lads
Mossley (1-0)
Mossley West Lads
Local amateur full back signed on trial from Mossley West Lads FC making a solitary appearance in the 1922/23 season.
 

Anthony Callaghan
2000/01
2002/03
45
1
Manchester City
Droylsden
Mossley (11-0)
Curzon Ashton
Mossley (34-1)
Hyde United
Curzon Ashton
Born in Manchester on 11th July 1978.
Anthony Callaghan was a central midfield player who played as a junior with Manchester City.
He signed for Mossley from Droylsden and made 11 appearances in the 2000/01 season. Transferred to Curzon Ashton for the following season before re-signing from Curzon Ashton in 2002/03.
Transferred to Hyde United in the close season of 2003 and later returned to Curzon Ashton.

John Callagher
1927/28
3
0
St Roch's
Bury (60-1)
Southampton (1-0)
Wigan Borough (7-0)
Norwich City
Horwich RMI
Mossley (3-0)
unknown
Born in Glasgow on 3rd April 1898. Died 25th January 1980.
John Callagher started his career playing Junior football with St. Roch's. In June 1921, he moved to England to join Bury (60-1).
Callagher spent three seasons with the Gigg Lane club, helping them gain promotion to the First Division as runners-up in 1924. Following their promotion, Bury signed Bill Turner from Southampton in April 1924, with Stan Woodhouse and Callagher moving to the south coast as part of the deal.
He made his solitary first-team appearance for the Saints when he replaced Alec Campbell for the Second Division match at Stoke City on 1 September 1924. The match ended in a 2–0 defeat and manager Jimmy McIntyre called another new signing, Dennis Jones, into the side for the next match.
Callagher spent the remainder of his time at The Dell in the reserves and in the summer of 1925 he was placed on the transfer list at his own request.
In June 1925, he was signed by Wigan Borough for a fee of £400. He made his debut for Wigan in a Third Division North at Ashington on 29 August 1925, when he scored in a 3–3 draw.
He scored again in the next match, a 5–1 victory over Coventry City in which Tom Fenner scored the other four goals.
Callagher retained his place for a further six matches before he lost his place to Bob Scorer. In June 1926,
Callagher joined Norwich City but left after six months without a first-team appearance and dropped into non-league football with Horwich RMI and Mossley whilst employed as a fireman in Blackpool.

John Calligan
1996/97
9
3
Preston North End
Mossley (9-3)
Fulwood Amateurs
Young centre forward signed by Kevan Keelan from Preston North End in October 1996 scoring 3 goals in 9 Mossley appearances.
Later played for Fulwood Amateurs FC.

Alf Calverley
1939/40
2
0
Huddersfield Town
- Mossley (2-0) (wartime guest)
Mansfield Town (30-0)
Arsenal (11-0)
Preston North End (13-0)
Doncaster Rovers (142-11)

Born in Huddersfield on 24th November 1917.
Died in Sheffield October 1991.
Left winger Alfred Godfrey Calverley initially played for Huddersfield Town, he guested for several clubs during WWII including playing 2 games for Mossley in the wartime season of 1939/40.
He joined Mansfield Town in June 1946 making 30 appearances and was then transferred to Arsenal for a £2,500 fee in March 1947 making 11 appearances.
He was then sold to Preston North End (13-0) for £1,500 four months later.
Joining Doncaster Rovers for £4,000 in December 1947. He made 142 appearances and scored 11 goals and he was an influential figure in Doncaster's 1949/50 Third Division (North) title triumph but injury problems curtailed his playing career in December 1952.


Tony Camilleri
1992/93
3
0
Buxton
Hyde United
Winsford United
Mossley (3-0)
Hyde United
Monton Amateurs
Signed from Winsford United in October 1992.
Previously with Buxton and Hyde United. Later with Hyde United where he went on to make over 100 appearances and Monton Amateurs

Mike Cammack
1984/85
6
0
Netherfield
Maine Road
Mossley (6-0)
Droylsden
Former Netherfield goalkeeper signed from Maine Road by Brian Grundy but made only 6 appearances during September 1984 before being released to join Droylsden.

Alex Campbell
1927/28
39
13
Oldham Athletic
Mossley (39-13)
unknown
Goalscoring inside forward signed from Oldham Athletic.
He managed 13 goals in 39 appearances for Mossley in the 1927/28 season.
 

Danny Campbell
2005/06
1
0
West Bromwich Albion
Stockport County
- Woodley Sports (loan)
- Ashton United (loan)
Altrincham
Mossley (1-0)
FK Siad Most (Czech Republic)
Cincinnati Kings (USA)
Halesowen Town
Bromsgrove Rovers
Tipton Town
Stafford Rangers
Tividale
Rushall Olympic
Hinckley United
Bromsgrove Sporting
Born in Dudley on 12th April 1985.
Forward signed in December 2005 making a solitary Mossley appearance as a substitute away to Kidsgrove Athletic.
Previously with West Bromwich Albion, Stockport County and had a loan spell at Woodley Sports.
Later with with Czech club FK Siad Most in the Gambrinus Liga and Cincinnati Kings (USA).

Frank Campbell
1976/77
8
0
Royston
Mossley (8-0)
Droylsden
Midfield player signed by Caretaker Manager Geoff Sleight from Barnsley amateur club Royston FC in November 1976 making 8 Mossley appearances before following Sleight to Droylsden following Howard Wilkinson's appointment as Mossley manager in January 1977.

Malcolm Campbell
1965/66
24
7
Ashton United
Mossley (24-7)
Chadderton
Clever right winger signed from Ashton United in the 1965/66 season scoring 7 goals in 24 Mossley appearances.
Also played for Chadderton.

Ron Capewell
1962/63
7
0
Sheffield Wednsday (29-0)
Hull City (1-0)
Stalybridge Celtic
Mossley (7-0)
King's Lynn
Born on 26th July 1929. Died 16th August 2016.
Former Sheffield Wednesday (29-0) and Hull City (1-0) goalkeeper signed from Stalybridge Celtic making 7 Mossley appearances in the 1962/63 season.
Later with King's Lynn.

Mick Carr
1989/90
2
0
unknown
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Local amateur midfield player signed by Mark Hilton on trial in the 1989/90 season making 2 appearances as a substitute.

Dougie Carroll
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
85
32
Wythenshawe Town
Winsford United
Mossley (72-30)
1874 Northwich
Mossley (13-2)
Born on 6th March 1995.
Douglas Carroll was a promising teenage striker signed from Winsford United in the closed season of 2013 after catching the eye playing for Manchester League side Wythenshawe Town FC.
Departed to 1874 Northwich early in the 2016/17 season but returned to Mossley soon after.
 

Geoff Carroll
1972/73
1
0
Radcliffe Borough
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Centre half signed on trial from Radcliffe Borough.
Made a solitary appearances against Macclesfield Town in a League Cup tie in October 1972.
 

Michael Carroll
1989/90
1
0
Northwich Victoria
- Mossley (loan) (1-0)
Left back signed from Northwich Victoria on loan making a solitary appearance against Bangor City in November 1989.
 

Tony Carroll
2002/03
2003/04
82 
53
Bamber Bridge
Hyde United
Northwich Victoria
Droylsden
Salford City
Mossley (82-53)
Radcliffe Borough
Flixton
Experienced and prolific striker signed from Salford City.
Previously with Bamber Bridge, Hyde United (104-61), Northwich Victoria and Droylsden. Mossley's top scorer in the 2002/03 season with 35 goals.
Transferred to Radcliffe Borough.
Later with Flixton.
Carroll won representative honours with the British Fire Brigade team.

Jack Cartwright
1926/27
15
1
Ashton National
Mossley (15-1)
unknown
Full back who was signed from Ashton National in the 1926/27 season making 15 Mossley appearances and scoring one goal..

David 'Bill' Casey
1946/47
45
22
Exeter City
Mossley (45-22)
Ashton United
Stalybridge
Droylsden
Hyde United
Inside forward who was signed from Exeter City in August 1946 and finished as joint top scorer with Eric Knowles, both players scoring 22 goals each.
Later with Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic, Droylsden and Hyde United.
 

Arthur Cassley
1930/31
1931/32
29
7
Stalybridge Celtic
Ashton National
Mossley (29-7)
unknown
Inside forward signed from Ashton National in February 1931 scoring 7 goals in 29 Mossley appearances. Previously with Stalybridge Celtic

Steve Caswell
1993/94
26
0
Dukinfield Town
Glossop
Hyde United
Ashton United
Mossley (26-0)
Glossop
Ashton United
Droylsden
Accrington Stanley
Born on 23rd June 1972.
Reliable defender previously with Dukinfield Town, Glossop and Hyde United signed by Dave Denby from Ashton United (220-2) in October 1993 and making 26 Mossley appearnces in that season.
Later with Droylsden and Accrington Stanley.
 

Bill Caton
1957/58
4
0
Stoke City (22-2)
Carlisle United (64-16)
Chesterfield (7-0)
Worcester City
Crewe Alexandra (38-8)
Stafford Rangers
Congleton Town
Gresley Rovers
Mossley (4-0)
Born in Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent in 1924. Died 16th August 2011.
Former Stoke City (22-2), Carlisle United (64-16) Chesterfield (7-0) Worcester City, Crewe Alexandra (38-8), Stafford Rangers and Congleton Town inside forward signed from Gresley Rovers.
Noted in his heyday for having an extremely long throw-in, he was amongst the legendary Bill Shankly's first signings when Shankly was manager of Carlisle United.

Tommy Cavanagh
1979/80
6
0
Altrincham
Mossley (6-0)
unknown
Goalkeeper signed from Altrincham as cover for the injured John Fitton, 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

Tom Cawthrey
1926/27
1
0
Huddersfield Town
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back signed on trial from Huddersfield Town who made a solitary Mossley appearance in the 1926/27 season.

Bob Chadderton
1926/27
1927/28
7
0
Stockport County
Mossley (7-0)
unknown
Amateur goalkeeper signed from Stockport County who made 7 appearances over two seasons as understudy to firstly Fred Walker and then Laurence Lunn.

Danny Chadderton
2001/02
2
0
Oldham Athletic
Mossley (2-0)
Oldham Town
Young winger signed on trial from Oldham Athletic making 2 substitute appearances in the 2001/02 season. Later with Oldham Town.
 

Chadwick
1951/52
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Made a solitary Mossley appearance at right half in the 1952/53 season.
 

Lee Chadwick
1988/89
2
0
Rochdale (2-0)
Mossley (2-0)
Oldham Town
Castleton Gabriels
Rochdale Town
Signed from Rochdale making 2 appearances in the 1988/89 season and later played for Oldham Town and Castleton Gabriels (Rochdale Town).

Matt Chadwick
2010/11
1
0
Stalybridge Celtic
Mossley (1-0)
- Mossley (Youth) (3-4)
- Mossley (Reserves) (2-0)
Stalybridge Celtic
Radcliffe Borough
Ashton United
Salford City
Warrington Town
Ashton United
Youth team right winger signed from Stalybridge Celtic in August 2010.
Returned to Stalybridge in September 2010.
Scored 4 goals in 3 appearances for the Mossley Youth team.
Later with Radcliffe Borough, Ashton United, Salford City and Warrington Town.

Greg Challender
1992/93
38
3
Oldham Athletic
Horwich RMI
Mossley (38-3)
Preston North End
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
Goole Town
Wakefield
Buxton
Bridlington Town

Salford City

Born in Rochdale on 5th February 1973.
Gregory Challender was a central defender signed from Horwich RMI and became Mossley Player of the Year in 1992/93 making 38 appeareances and scoring 3 goals.
He was transferred to Preston North End for a £5,000 fee at the end of the season.
He 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).

Nick Challinor
2008/09
15
4
Styal
Woodley Sports
Mossley (15-4)
Poynton
Poynton (Manager)
Central Defender or left back signed from Woodley Sports in August 2008 making 15 Mossley appearances and scoring 4 goals. Previously with Cheshire League side Styal FC. Later played for and managed Poynton FC.

Paul Challinor
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
56
5
Birmingham City
Lincoln City
Baldock Town
Telford United
Aberystwyth Town
Bury
Ilkeston Town
Hyde United
Caernarfon Town
Droylsden
Radcliffe Borough
Mossley (55-5)
Ashton United
Mossley (1-0)
Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 6th April 1976.
Central defender signed by Jason Beckford 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 but retired at the end of the season.

Aaron Chalmers
2010/11
41
0
Bolton Wanderers
Oldham Athletic
Hibernian
Mossley (41-0)
- Mossley (Reserves) (3-2)
Woodley Sports
Southport
New Mills
Hyde United
Northwich Victoria
Stalybridge Celtic
Ashton United
Buxton

Avro

Born in Mancheseter on 2nd February 1991.
Versatile defender or midfielder signed from Scottish Premier League club Hibernian in the close season 2010.
Previously with Bolton Wanderers as a junior and Oldham Athletic where he made 2 first team appearances.
Transferred to Woodley Sports for an undisclosed fee in August 2011.
Later with Southport, New Mills,,Hyde United, Northwich Victoria, Stalybridge Celtic and Buxton.

J W Chamberlain
1933/34
1
0
- The Army
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Signed from the Army making a solitary Mossley apperaance in the 1933/34 season.
 

William Champion
1921/22
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Local player who made a solitary appearance in the 1921/22 season.
 

Chandley
1951/52
15
0
Goslings
Mossley (15-0)
Goslings
Goakeeper signed from top Manchester amateur side Goslings FC in the 1951/52 season.
 

Mick Channon jr.
1999/00
10
0
Salford City
Mossley (10-0)
Cheadle Town
Tall and rangy right wing back signed from Salford City making 10 Mossley appearances in the 1999/00 season.
Transferred to Cheadle Town. Son of former Southampton, Manchester City & England star Mike Channon.
Later a sports reporter with Granada Television

Mick Charlesworth
1983/84
2
0
Buxton
Stalybridge Celtic
Mossley (2-0)
Telford United
Veteran former Buxton and Stalybridge Celtic defender signed from Telford United. Died in 1989.

Phil Charnock
2008/09
5
1
Liverpool (2-0)
- Blackpool (loan) (4-0)
Crewe Alexandra (155-8)
Port Vale (18-1)
Bury (3-0)
Linfield (Ireland)
Ballymena United (Ireland)
Fleetwood Town
Leigh RMI
Mossley (5-1)

Born on 14th February 1975.
Phil Charnock was the youngest player ever to represent Liverpool in Europe. He was with Liverpool from 1992 to 1996. He had a spell on loan at Blackpool before a permanent move to Crewe Alexandra where he went on to make 155 appearances in the Championship and League One.
Spells with Port Vale and Bury followed before he moved to Linfield and then Ballymena United in Ireland.
In the two previous seasons he played Fleetwood Town and Leigh RMI before Chris Willcock brought him to Mossley in August 2008.
Retired through injury after making just 5 appearances.


Tommy Charnock
1937/38
23
1
Southport
Hurst
Newton Heath Athletic
Mossley (23-1)
unknown
Former England Schoolboy International half back signed from Newton Heath Athletic. Previously with Southport and Hurst (98-5).
 

Ivor Cheadle
1954/55
4
0
Manchester City
Mossley (4-0)
unknown
Young full back signed from Manchester City in the 1954/55 season.
 

Jimmy Cheetham
1950/51
29
2
Bury
Mossley (29-2)
unknown
Wing half signed by Alan Fletcher from Bury in the 1950/51 season.
 

Scott Cheetham
2015/16
12
0
FC United of Manchester
Mossley (12-0)
unknown
Born on 30th December 1983,
Scott Cheetham is a talented midfielder signed in December 2015 from FC United of Manchester.
He represented England at Schoolboy u-18 International level having come through the ranks at FC United, graduating to the first team on a regular basis in the 2014/15 season.
 

Bill Cherry
1954/55
1955/56
86
3
West Wylham Junior
Throckley Miners Welfare
Cardifff City
Cardiff Nomads
Bury
Northwich Victoria
Mossley (86-3)
Radcliffe Borough

Born in the north east in 1933,
Died June 2021
William Cherry 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.

Jack Cheshire
1926/27
1
0
Altrincham
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Wing half signed from Altrincham making a solitary appearance in the 1926/27 season.
 

Chester
1921/22
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary appearance in the 1921/22 season.
 

Gareth Chew
2008/09
2
0
East Manchester
Mossley (2-0)
Oldham Town
Uppermill
Mossley based forward signed from East Manchester making 2 substitute appearances in the 2008/09 season.
Transferred to Oldham Town.
Later with Uppermill FC.

William Clark
1921/22
1922/23
1923/24
1924/25
6
0
unknown
Mossley (6-0)
unknown
Local amateur full back who was called into service several times over a four year span in the early 1920's.

Gary Clarke
1971/72
3
1
Manchester City
Mossley (3-1)
unknown
Young left winger signed by Don Wilson from Manchester City in August 1971 scoring one goal in 3 Mossley appearances but was released soon after.
 

Tom Clarke
2010/11
1
0
Rochdale
Mossley (1-0)
- Mossley (Youth) (36-4)
- Mossley (Reserves) (18-0)
Abbey Hey
Winsford United
Born in Manchester on 14th January 1993.
Versatile teenager who is comfortable in the back four or midfield. Signed in the close season 2010 following his release by Rochdale.Graduated to the Mossley first team squad after impressing in the reserve and youth teams.
Joined Abbey Hey in August 2011 and later Winsford United.

Ged Cleary 
1970/71
10
2
Burnley
Altrincham
Mossley (10-2)
unknown
Winger signed by Don Wilson from Altrincham making 10 appearances and scoring 2 goals in the 1970/71 season.
Formerly a junior with Burnley.

Cleave
1926/27
5
0
unknown
Mossley (5-0)
unknown
Goalkeeper signed as understudy to Fred Walker making 5 Mossley appearances in the 1926/27 season.

Clegg
1930/31
1
0
Rochdale
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Half back signed from Rochdale who made a solitary appearance in the 1930/31 season.
 

Clegg
1948/49
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary appearance in the 1948/49 season.

Bradley Clegg
2001/02
4
0
Manchester United
Mossley (4-0)
Witton Albion
Maine Road
Abbey Hey
Rossendale United
Young defender and former Manchester United junior.
Son of former Mossley player Brian Clegg and younger brother of Mossley team-mate Ross Clegg.
Later with Witton Albion, Maine Road, Abbey Hey and Rossendale United.

Brian Clegg
1983/84
1984/85
30
0
Glossop
Mossley (30-0)
Winsford United
Stalybridge Celtic
Clever hard working midfielder who followed manager Brian Grundy from Glossop in 1984, transferred to Winsford United.
Also played for Stalybridge Celtic.
Father of Ross and Bradley Clegg.

Ross Clegg
2000/01
2001/02
39
8
Curzon Ashton
Mossley (39-8)
Witton Albion
Stalybidge Celtic
Leek Town
Witton Albion
Bradford Park Avenue
FC Halifax Town
Highly rated midfield prospect signed from Curzon Ashton but followed manager Benny Phillips to WItton Albion.
Later with Stalybridge Celtic, Leek Town, Witton Albion, Bradford Park Avenue and FC Halifax Town but his promising playing career was disrupted by recurring injury..
Son of Brian Clegg, brother of Bradley Clegg.

Brian Coates
1977/78
4
0
Royston
Mossley (4-0)
Royston
British Universities forward signed by Dick Bate from Royston FC in August 1977.
All 4 of his Mossley appearances came as a substitute.
 

Eric Coffey
1921/22
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary appearance in the 1921/22 season.
 

Peter Cole
1995/96
1996/97
31
0
Halifax Town
Altrincham
Doncaster Rovers
Ashton United
- Netherfield (loan)
Mossley (31-0)
Giant goalkeeper formerly with Doncaster Rovers, Halifax Town and Altrincham, signed by Kevan Keelan from Ashton United.
Retired 1997

Peter Coleman
1969/70
1970/71
1971/72
1972/73
25
6
Nantwich Town
Milton
Mossley (25-6)
unknown
Centre forward signed by Don Wilson from Manchester leaguers Milton in 1970 as back up to Kenny Maughan and then John Merrell.
 

William Coleman
1925/26
2
0
unknown
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Goalkeeper who made 2 appearances in the 1925/26 season covering for the unavailable Fred Walker.
 

Peter Collinge
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
111
0
Bury
Accrington Stanley
Clitheroe
Leek Town
Chorley
Mossley (106-0)
Curzon Ashton
Mossley (5-0)
Stcoksbridge Park Steels
Chorley
New Mills
Clitheroe

Born on 14th February 1986.
6' 3" goalkeeper signed by Chris Willcock in the close season 2009 from Chorley. Previously with Bury, Accrington Stanley, Clitheroe and Leek Town.
Mossley Supporters and Players Player of the Year in the 2010/11 season.
Departed for spell with Curzon Ashton in the closed season of 2011 but returned early in the 2011/12 season.
He made only 5 further appearances before moving to Stocksbridge Park Steels in February 2012.
Later with Chorley, New Mills and Clitheroe.


David Collins
1990/91
2
0
Oldham Town
Ashton United
Oldham Town
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Born 1968
Midfielder signed from Oldham Town who made 2 appearances as a substitute in October 1990.
 

Gary Collins
1983/84
18
3
Stalybridge Celtic
Macclesfield Town
Hyde United
Glossop
Mossley (18-3)
Glossop
Exciting right winger signed from Glossop, having previously played for Stalybridge Celtic, Macclesfield Town and Hyde United. Attracted interest from League clubs whilst with Mossley until they discovered he was older than he looked

James Collins
1955/56
11
1
Port Vale
Mossley (11-1)
unknown
Wing half signed from Port Vale making 11 Mossley appearances and scoring one goal in the 1955/56 sesaon.

Mark Comley
1984/85
1
0
Manchester United
Irlam Town
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Signed by Bob Murphy from Irlam Town on trial making a solitary substitute appearance in a 3-1 win at Workington in September 1984.

Carl Conlon (aka Carl Dyson)
1995/96
1996/97
44
7
Altrincham
Stalybridge Celtic
Ashton United
Flixton
Irlam Town
Runcorn
Witton Albion
Altrincham
Chorley
Accrington Stanley
Ashton United
Mossley (44-7)
Linotype (Coach)
Born in Manchester on 3rd April 1965.
Eccentric former Altrincham, Stalybridge Celtic, Flixton, Irlam, Runcorn, Witton Albion, Chorley and Accrington Stanley striker signed by Kevan Keelan from Ashton United in August 1995 making 44 appearances and scoring 7 goals in two seasons with Mossley. (Famously appeared on TV's 'Stars In Your Eyes' as Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate)

Edmund Connell
1923/24
9
0
Manchester United
Mossley (9-0)
unknown
Centre half signed from Manchester United in the 1923/24 season.
 

William Connelly
1927/28
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary Mossley appearance in the 1927/28 season.

Steve Connolly
1952/53
23
5
unknown
Mossley (23-5)
unknown
Inside forward signed by Jack Boothway who made 23 Mossley appearances in the 1952/53 season scoring 5 goals.
 

Connor
1929/30
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary Mossley appearance in the 1929/30 season.
 

Ashley Connor
2007/08
2008/09
52
0
Rotherham United
Harrogate Town
Spennymoor United
Ashton United
Marsden (Player Manager)
Mossley (48-0)
Marsden
Mossley (4-0)
Ossett Albion
Marsden
Ossett Town
Golcar United (Manager)
Born on 11th July 1982.
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 by Gerry Quinn in August 2007 from West Riding Leaguers Marsden AFC where he was player / manager.
Mossley "Supporters Player of the Year" 2007/08.
Returned for a brief spell back from Marsden in November 2008.
Later with Ossett Town before becoming manager at Golcar United.

Jim Connor
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
146
14
Stockport County (2-0)
Dunedin City (New Zealand)
Mossley (146-14)
Mossley (Caretaker Manager)
Macclesfield Town
Witton Albion
Buxton (Manager)
Curzon Ashton (Manager)
Manchesyter City (Youth Coach)
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 before he was transferred to Macclesfield Town for a £1,500 fee in October 1987.
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 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.
Jim's brother Joe Connor also played for Mossley during his time at Seel Park.

Joe Connor
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88 1999/00
187
39
Stockport County
Hyde United
Mossley (155-37)
- Mossley (Reserves) (1-0)
Hyde United
Radcliffe Borough
Mossley (32-2)
Woodley Sports
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 and father of Mark Connor.

John 'Jack' Connor
1932/33
1933/34 1934/35
1946/47
77
2
Mossley Methodists
Mossley (67-0)
Bolton Wanderers (29-0)
Mossley (10-2)
Tranmere Rovers (46-3)
Born in Ashton-under-Lyne on 1st February 1914, Died November 1978.
Jack Connor was a highly rated local full back signed from Mossley Methodists. Transferred to Bolton Wanderers for a £325 fee in 1934. He went on to play 29 first team games for Bolton.
He was re-signed after WWII from Bolton Wanderers but soon returned to League football with Tranmere Rovers where he made 46 appearances scoring 3 goals.

Lee Connor
2007/08
46
4
Eccleshill United
Hatfield Main
Liversedge
Bradford Park Avenue
Farsley Celtic
Ashton United
Farsley Celtic
Stalybridge Celtic
Guiseley
North Ferriby United
Bradford Park Avenue
Mossley (46-4)
Garforth Town
Ossett Albion
Farsley Celtic
Goole
Ossett Town)
Farsley Celtic (Assistant Manager)

Born in Leeds on 23rd April 1975.
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.
Later with Garforth Town, Farsley and Ossett Town.
He was assistant manager at Farsley Celtic in 2015/16.


Mark Connor
2010/11
8
4
Stalybridge Celtic
Radcliffe Borough
Mossley (8-4)
- Mossley (Reserves) (1-1)
Radcliffe Borough
Born on 28th May 1991.
Mobile young centre forward signed in August 2010 from Radcliffe Borough.
He was previously with Stalybridge Celtic.
Transferred to Radcliffe Borough in November 2010.
Son of Joe Connor and nephew of Jim Connor.

Michael Connor
2008/09
2
0
Manchester City
Mossley (2-0)
Salford City
Northwich Victoria
Droylsden
Ashton United
Born on 10th September 1989.
Tough tackling former Manchester City junior signed from local football.
Later with Salford City, Northwich Victoria and Droylsden.

John Constantine
1945/46
23
0
Ashton National
Mossley (23-0)
unknown
Centre half signed from Ashton National making 23 apperaances in the 1945/46 season.

Lee Constantine
2010/11
2011/12
19
2
Burnley
Whitchcurch Alport
Mossley (19-2)
- Mossley (Reserves) (13-6)
Winsford United
Stockport Town
Born on 25th August 1991.
Lee Constantine is a quick and skilfiul attacking midfielder signed from Cheshire League club Whitchurch Alport midway through the 2010/11 season. He was signed on first team forms after impressing with Mossley's Reserve side.
He was previously a junior with Burnley.
Later with Winsford United and Stockport Town.

Chris Conway
1983/84
1984/85
22
0
Glossop
Mossley (22-0)
Horwich RMI

Former British Universities representative full back signed by Brian Grundy from Glossop, transferred to Horwich RMI.
He was the son of former Glasgow Celtic and Norwich City player Jim Conway.


Dave Conway
2007/08
2
0
Harrogate Railway Athletic
Mossley (2-0)
Golcar United

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 2007/08 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. 
Brother of Richard Conway


Richard Conway
2007/08
35
1
Keele University
Mossley (35-1)
unknown

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


Cavell Coo
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
115
5
Crewe Alexandra
Altrincham
Witton Albion
Droylsden
FC Halifax Town
Curzon Ashton
Mossley (115-5)
- Mossley (Reserves) (4-0)
FC United of Manchester
Ashton United
Salford City
Glossop North End
Cheadle Town
Born in Manchester on 7th August 1987,
Cavell Coo is a speedy and very skilful wing back signed by Shaun Higgins from Curzon Ashton in October 2010.
He began his career as a trainee at Crewe Alexandra, with whom he reached the semi finals of the FA Youth Cup and has since played for Altrincham, Witton Albion, Droylsden and FC Halifax Town.
Later with FC United of Manchester, Ashton United, Salford City and Glossop North End.

Ryan Cook
2008/09
20
2
Avro
Mossley (20-2)
Avro
A combative and creative midfielder Ryan Cook was signed in September 2008 from Manchester League club Avro FC.

Christian Cooke
2005/06
2006/07
2008/09
60
0
Bury
Port Vale
Macclesfield Town
Mossley (57-0)
Hyde United
- Mossley (loan) (3-0)
Versatile player signed from Macclesfield Town in August 2005.
Began his caeer with Bury and Port Vale. Later with Hyde United. Returned to Mossley on loan from Hyde in March 2009.
Son of former Mossley manager John Cooke

Terry Cooke
1975/76
12
2
Connolly's
Mossley (12-2)
Bethesda Athletic
Leek Town
Stalybridge celtic
Chorley
Hyde United
Ashton United

Signed by Bob Murphy from Connollys, transferred to Bethesda Athletic (Wales).
Later with Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic and Hyde United

Cookson
1952/53
2
1
unknown
Mossley (2-1)
unknown
Centre forward who made 2 Mossley appearance scoring one goal at the end of the 1952/53 season.

Jack Cookson
2015/16
1
0
Morecambe
Stalybridge Celtic
Burscough
GAP Connah's Quay Nomads
Prescot Cables
Mossley (1-0)
Skelmersdale United
Runcorn Town
Chorley
Bangor City
AFC Liverpool
Atherton Collieries
Jack Cookson is a 6' 3" goalkeeper signed in October 2015 from Prescot Cables.
He was previously with Stalybridge Celtic, Burscough, and GAP Connah's Quay Nomads. Jack represented Great Britain in the World Catholic Colleges games in Portugal while he also completed a two year scholarship at Morecambe.

John Cookson
1929/30 1933/34
11
0
unknown
Mossley (11-0)
unknown
Full back who made 11 Mossley appearances in two spells in the early 1930's.

Arthur Cooper
1928/29
1929/30
57
30
Ashton National
Crewe Alexandra (9-3)
Mossley (57-30)
Buxton
Manchester Central
Rossendale United

Inside forward who was signed from Crewe Alexandra (9-3).
Previously with Ashton National he scored an impressive 30 goals in 57 Mossley appearances before transferring to Buxton for the following season.
Later played for Manchester Central and Rossendale United.

 


Colin Cooper
1947/48 1950/51
10
0
Hurst
Ashton National
Mossley (6-0)
Witton Albion
Mossley (4-0)
Ashton United
Goalkeeper signed from Ashton National making 6 appearances in the 1947/48 season. Re-signed from Witton Albion in the 1950/51 he was one of eight goalkeepers used in the 1950/51 season.
He also played for Ashton United.

Harold Cooper
1927/28
1
0
Lydgate
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Local amateur goalkeeper signed from Lydgate FC who made a solitary appearance in the 1927/28 season.
 

Joe Cooper
1951/52
23
0
Oldham Athletic
Hurst
Blackpool
Crewe Alexandra (23-0)
Hurst
Hyde United
Mossley (23-0)
unknown
Born in Reddish, Stockport on 16th February 1918. Died August 1992
Joseph Cooper was a former Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra (3-0) full back signed from Hyde United making 23 Mossley appearances in the 1951/52 season.

Mark Cooper
1984/85
3
0
Oldham Athletic
IFK Halsingborg (Sweden)
- Mossley (loan) (3-0)
Former Oldham Athletic junior signed on loan from Swedish club IFK Helsingborg in November 1984.

Phil Cooper
2010/11
1
0
Woodley Sports
Mossley (1-0)
- Mossley (Reserves) (5-0)
Woodley Sports
Denton Town (Manager)
Young defender previously with Woodley Sports signed in January 2011 progressing to the first team squad after impressing for the Mossley Reserve team but made only a solitary appearance as a substitute. Appointed manager of Denton Town in 2019.

William Cooper
1929/30
1930/31
2
0
unknown
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Local wing half who made solitary appearances in two seasons between 1929 and 1931.

Craig Coote
2003/04
5
0
Bury
Mossley (5-0)
Chadderton
Trafford
Atherton LR
Ashton Town
Daisy Hill
AFC Darwen
Young midfield player signed after being released by Bury.
Transferred to Chadderton and later with Trafford, Atherton LR, Ashton Town, Daisy Hill and AFC Darwen.

James Leslie Copeland
1931/32
12
7
Polygon Electric
Mossley (12-7)
West Ham United
Chelsea (2-0)
Linfield (Ireland)
Halifax Town
Born in Chorlton-cum-Hardy on 1st October 1909. Died in Hereford 1991
Centre forward signed from Polygon Electric.
Transfered to West Ham United after scoring 7 goals in 12 games for Mossley.
Later played Division One football for Chelsea and then Linfield and Halifax Town. .

Kayde Coppin
2011/12
2012/13
2019/20
106
23
Bolton Wanderers
Trafford
Northwich Victoria
Rossendale United
Atherton LR
Bacup Borough
Flixton
Mossley (95-23)
Ashton United
Buxton
Glossop North End
Mossley (11-0)
Matlock Town (Assistant Manager)
Born on 13th February 1989.
Kayde Coppin is a skilful, tricky and quick attacking player who scored 23 goals in 95 appearances for the Lilywhites between 2011 and 2013 before following manager Steve Halford to Ashton United.
He joined Halford and new Mossley assistant manager Paul Phillips at Buxton in September 2018 and in March 2019 moved to Peter Band and Lloyd Morrison's Glossop North End before re-signing for Mossley in December 2019.
Kayde originally joined Mossley from the now disbanded North West Counties League club Flixton having previously played for Bolton Wanderers, Trafford, Northwich Victoria, Rossendale United, Atherton LR and Bacup Borough.
He joined Matlock Town as player / coach in June 2020 and was appointed player / assistant manager in May 2022..
 

Jack Cordwell 
1950/51
1951/52
43
0
unknown
Mossley (43-0)
unknown
Full back who made 43 Mossley apperarances over two seasons in the early 1950's.

Alan Cornforth
1954/55
1
0
Bradford Parish
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Signed on trial from Manchester amateur team Bradford Parish FC making a solitary appearance in the 1954/55 season.

Ellis Cornwell
1947/48
11
0
Rochdale
Chorley
Accrington Stanley (5-0)
Mossley (11-0)
unknown
Born in Coppull on 4th November 1913.
Died 1986
Former Rochdale and Chorley full back signed from Accrington Stanley (5-0).

Raúl Correia
2018/19
11
1
Radcliffe Borough
Chorley
Trafford
Radcliffe
Blackpool (1-0)
- Guiseley (loan)
- York City (loan)
Barrow
Radcliffe
Mossley (11-1)
Southport
Bala Town
Aberystwyth Town
Stalybridge Celtic


Born in Angola 28th August 1994.
Raul Edvanio Brito Rodrigues Correia was signed from Radcliffe in February 2019.
Raul was signed from Radcliffe in February 2019. Having begun his career at Radcliffe before brief spells with Chorley and Trafford in the 2015/16 season he returned to Radcliffe in impressive form in the 2016/17 season and he was snapped up by League One Blackpool for an undisclosed fee in January 2017 and made his first team debut for the Seasiders in an EFL Cup game against Shrewsbury Town in the same month.
Raul began the 2017/18 season on loan at National League side Guiseley and played the second half of the season on loan at York City.
Released by Blackpool at the end of the season he joined National Leaguers Barrow in the summer of 2018 but after failing to settle at the Cumbrian club he returned to Radcliffe once more in September 2018.
He was released by Mossley in April 2019 and signed for Southport in August 2019.

Corscadden
1937/38
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary Mossley appearances in the 1937/38 season.

Alan Costello
1971/72
2
1
unknown
Mossley (2-1)
unknown
Forward who made 2 Mossley appearances in the 1971/72 season scoring one goal.
 

Jack Costin 
1953/54
1954/55
46
0
West Didsbury
Altrincham
Mossley (46-0)
unknown
Former England amateur International centre half who was signed from Altrincham in 1953.

Dennis Cotton
1921/22
4
0
unknown
Mossley (4-0)
unknown
Full back who made 4 Mossley appearances in the 1921/22 season.

Sam Cowan
1937/38
39
1
Denaby United
Bullcroft Main Colliery
Doncaster Rovers (48-13)
Manchester City (369-19)
- England (Full International) (3-0)
Bradford City (57-1)
Mossley (Player Manager) (39-1)
Brighton & Hove Albion (Trainer)
Manchester City (Manager)

Born in Chesterfield on 10th May 1901. Died in Hove 5th October 1964.
A relative latecomer to the sport, Cowan did not play football until he was 17 and was 22 by the time he turned professional.
He made his league debut for Doncaster Rovers in 1923, and signed for First Division Manchester City the following season. 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.


Alan Coward
1976/77
11
0
Blackpool
Mossley (11-0)
Mossley Amateurs
Young goalkeeper signed by Bob Murphy from Blackpool as cover for Rod Jones.
Later with Mossley Amateurs

Coxon
1947/48
1
0
unknown
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Full back who made a solitary Mossley appearance in the 1947/48 season.
 

Coyne
1947/48
2
0
unknown
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Full back who made 2 Mossley appearances in the 1947/48 season.
 

Ged Coyne
1991/92
1
0
Manchester United
Manchester City
Ashton United
Hyde United
Stalybridge Celtic
Dukinfield Town
New Mills
Curzon Ashton
Ashton United
East Manchester (Manager)
Mossley (Manager) (1-0)
Hyde United
Glossop North End
Curzon Ashton
Born 1957
Former Manchester City, Ashton United and New Mills player Ged Coyne was appointed Mossley manager to replace Les 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.
Emigrated to Australia in 2002.

Liam Coyne
2008/09
2010/11
4
0
Bolton Wanderers
Leigh RMI
FC United of Manchester
Winsford United
Warrington Town
Chorley
Witton Albion
Mossley (3-0)
AFC Liverpool
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
6' 6" central defender signed from Witton Albion in September 2008.
Previously with Bolton Wanderers, Leigh RMI, FC United of Manchester,  Winsford United, Warrington Town and Chorley.
Later with AFC Liverpool.
Re-signed at the start of 2010/11 season but made only 1 further appearance.

Tony Coyne
1999/00 2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
143
20
Cheadle Town
Mossley (9-2)
Flixton
Mossley (134-18)
Trafford
FC United of Manchester
Flixton
Trafford (Assistant Manager)
Manchester United (Youth Coach)

Born 12th March 1978.
Hard working midfielder signed from Cheadle Town in August 1999,
Played for Flixton in the following season but re-joined in August 2001.
Transferred to Trafford and later with FC United of Manchester and Flixton.
He was Assistant Manager of Trafford when they won the NWCL title in 2007/08 and later worked as an academy coach with Manchester United..
Tony is the son of former Manchester United and Crewe Alexandra striker Peter Coyne and nephew of Ged Coyne.


Tim Crane
1995/96
1996/97
54
21
Flixton
Mossley (54-21)
Stalybridge Celtic
Flixton
Maine Road
Lively striker signed by Kevan Keelan from Flixton in December 1995,
Top scorer for Mossley in 1996-97 season with 18 goals.
Transferred to Stalybridge Celtic at the end of the season and later played for Flixton and Maine Road FC.

Robert Crank
2009/10
1
0
Rochdale
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Young striker signed on trial from Rochdale making a solitary appearance as a substitute.

Arthur Cranmer
1927/28
12
3
Manchester North End
Mossley (12-3)
Droylsden
Signed from Manchester North End making 12 appearances and scoring 3 goals for Mossley in the 1927/28 season before transfering to Droylsden.

Jimmy Crawshaw
1930/31
1
0
Northwich Victoria
Mossley (1-0)
unknown
Signed from Northwich Victoria. Brother of Dick Crawshaw.

Richard 'Dick' Crawshaw
1929/30
1930/31
77
5

Manchester City (25-6)
Halifax Town (7-0)
Nelson (32-10)
Stalybridge Celtic
Mossley (77-5)



Born in Manchester on 21st September 1898. Died 23rd October 1965.
Richard Leigh "Dick" Crawshaw played as an inside forward in the Football League for Manchester City, Halifax Town and Nelson.
Crawshaw served in the Royal Navy during the First World War before becoming a professional footballer. He joined Manchester City in 1919 and in his first season with the club he scored six goals in 21 league appearances.
In the following two seasons he played just four league games, before signing for Football League Third Division North side Halifax Town in the summer of 1922.
He appeared seven times for Halifax Town, but failed to get on the scoresheet. Crawshaw moved to Nelson in February 1923 for a transfer fee of £100 as a replacement for the previous inside-left Mike McCulloch.
He made his debut for the club on 24 February, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win against Wigan Borough. During his first part-season with Nelson, he scored five goals in 13 matches as the side achieved promotion to the Football League Second Division.
On the club's summer tour of Spain in 1923, Crawshaw scored the opening goal in the defeat to Racing Santander, before netting two goals in the 4–2 victory over Real Madrid.
In the next campaign he played 19 times and scored five goals but could not prevent Nelson being relegated after finishing 21st in the division.
At the end of the 1923–24 season, he left Nelson having scored 16 goals in a total of 64 league matches.
He subsequently moved into non-league football, having spells with Stalybridge Celtic and the Mossley where he made 77 appearances and scored 5 goals in two seasons between 1929 and his football retirement at the end of the 1930-31 season.
His nephew, Dick Duckworth, was also a footballer who played for several Football League clubs including Chesterfield, Rotherham United and York City. Crawshaw was a youth player with Stockport County.


Billy Crewe
1936/37
44
11
Great Lever
Bolton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tranmere Rovers (21-0)
Pontypridd
Merthyr Town (131-10)
Southend United (1-0)
Wigan Borough (24-4)
Mossley (44-11)
Yeovil & Petters United
Burton Town

Born in Little Lever on 28th November 1901.
Died 9th May 1981
William Crewe played for Great Lever FC, Bolton Wanderers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers, Pontypridd, Merthyr Town, Southend United, Wigan Borough, Yeovil and Petters United and Burton Town.
Billy, who could play at inside right or right half was born in Little Lever. He started his career with Great Lever before signing for Bolton Wanderers in 1922.
He made 4 appearances for the Trotters without scoring before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1923. He played 7 games at Molineux without scoring before moving to join Tranmere Rovers in 1924.
His stay at Prenton Park yielded 19 games without a goal before he went to Pontypridd.
He then signed for Merthyr Town in 1925 and a three-year stint there saw him make 131 appearances, scoring 10 goals in the process.
By 1929 he was down at Roots Hall in Southend and he made just a single appearance without netting before joining Wigan Borough in 1930.
He was to score 4 goals in 34 appearances whilst at Springfield Park before finishing his career in non league circles with Burton Town and Mossley.
He also played for Yeovil and Petters United, although accounts vary as to exactly when he did so.


Jim Crinigan
1976/77
1977/78
2
0
Rhyl
Mossley (2-0)
unknown
Born unknown
Died September 2008
Giant goalkeeper signed from Rhyl (Wales) (Rep.Wales Police)

Adam Critchley
1996/97
13
0
Preston North End
Chester
Halifax Town
Chorley
Mossley (13-0)
Witton Albion
Attacking wing back signed by Kevan Keelan from Chorley,
Transferred to Witton Albion.
Noted for writing humerous football poems

Crompton
1945/46
3
2
unknown
Mossley (3-2)
unknown
Centre forward who made 3 appearances scoring 2 goals in October 1945.

Steve Crompton
1986/87
1987/88
12
0
Manchester City
Carlisle United (10-0)
Stockport County (2-0)
Mossley (12-0)
- Mossley (Reserves) (6-0)
Wycombe Wanderers
Harrow Borough
Gloucester City
Cirencester Town
Chesham United
Former Manchester City and Carlisle United (10-0) goalkeeper signed from Stockport County (2-0). He played for Manchester City in the 1986 FA Youth Cup Final win over Manchester United.
Later with Wycombe Wanderers, Harrow Borough, Gloucester City, Cirencester Town and Chesham United.

Michael Crosby
2014/15
1
0
Stockport Georgians
Mossley (1-0)
New Mills
Born 13th November 1995
Mike Crosby is a promising young attacking midfield player signed in the closed season of 2014 from Manchester League side Stockport Georgians.
He has also been with New Mills.

Matty Cross
2002/03
2003/04
2014/15
30
0
Barnsley
Hereford United
Bangor City
Rhayader Town
Rhyl
Mossley (23-0)
Trafford
Bacup Borough
Bamber Bridge
Salford City
Warrington Town
Witton Albion

Runcorn Linnets
Mossley (7-0)
Runcorn Linnets (Asstnt Manager)

Matthew Cross was an influential defensive midfielder re-signed in October 2014 from Runcorn Linnets where he was team captain. He played for Mossley earlier in his career making 23 appearances back in 2003.
Matty has also played for Barnsley, Hereford United, Bangor City, Rhayader Town, Rhyl, Trafford, Bacup Borough, Bamber Bridge, Salford City, Warrington Town, Witton Albion and finally Runcorn Linnets where he became assistant manager after retiring from playing.


Mark Crossland
2001/02
5
0
Stalybridge Celtic
Lincoln City
Dukinfield Town
Mossley (5-0)
Dukinfield Town
Former Stalybridge Celtic and Lincoln City winger signed from Dukinfield Town but returned to Dukinfield Town at the end of the season.

Roy Crossley
1947/48
16
2
Huddersfield Town
Stoke City
Halifax Town (41-15)
Mossley (16-2)
Buxton
Born Hebden Bridge 16th October 1923.
Died 2003
Former Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town (41-15) forward. Transferred to Buxton

Matthew Crothers
2017/18
8
0
Curzon Ashton
Ramsbottom United
Chadderton
Curzon Ashton
- Mossley (loan) (8-0)
Trafford
Radcliffe

Matthew Crothers is a creative midfielder signed on loan from Curzon Ashton in December 2017.
He previously played for Ramsbottom United and Chadderton after beginning his career in Curzon's youth and reserve teams.
He has since been with Trafford and Radcliffe.

 


Harold Crowder
1934/35
1935/36
56
19
Rawmarsh
Mossley (56-19)
unknown
Inside forward signed from Rawmarsh FC scoring 19 goals in 56 appearances over two seasons between 1934 and 1936.

Jack Croysdale
1955/56
23
0
Manchester City
Mossley (23-0)
Goalkeeper signed from Manchester City who made 23 appearances in the 1955/56 season.

Kevin Crumblehulme
1972/73
1973/74
61
3
Oldham Athletic (2-0)
Fleetwood
Mossley (61-3)
Stalybridge Celtic
Former Oldham Athletic (2-0) midfielder signed from Fleetwood making 61 appearances and scoring 3 goals before transferring to Stalybridfge Celtic in 1974.

Paul Cuddy
1994/95
1995/96
18
0
Rochdale (1-0)
Chorley
Altrincham
Witton Albion
Chorley
Horwich RMI
Mossley (Player manager) (18-0)
Ramsbottom United
Nantwich Town (Manager)
Abbey Hey (Assistant Manager)
Born in .Kendal on 21st February 1959,
Paul Cuddy 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.
He arreived 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

Jordan Cuff
2010/11
2011/12
5
0

Mossley (5-0)
Mossley (Youth Team) (32-19)
Mossley (Reserves) (17-4)
unknown

 

Born on 10th December 1992. Skilful and quick young attacking teenage wide player signed in the close season 2010. Has progressed through the youth and reserve teams to earn a place in the first team squad.


Tony Cullen
1992/93
2
0
Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers
Mossley (2-0)
Altrincham
Salford City
FC United of Manchester (Coach)
Born in Salford on 25th September 1973.
Anthony Cullen played as a junior with Aston Villa and  Blackburn Rovers before making 2 appearances for Mossley in the 1992/93 season.
Later played for Altrincham and Salford City before becoming player coach at FC United of Manchester.

Lee Cunliffe
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
81
34
Chorley
Mossley (81-34)
Ashton Town
Stocky striker signed from Chorley, transferred to Ashton Town.
Son of John Cunliffe who was assistant manager to Kevan Keelan

Robert 'Bobby' Cunliffe
1970/71
6
1
Manchester City (3-1)
Oldham Athletic
York City (12-2)
Witton Albion
Buxton
Ashton United
Mossley (6-1)
unknown
Born in Ashton-in-Makerfield on 17th May 1945.
Robert Cunliffe was a former Manchester City (3-1), Oldham Athletic and York City (12-2) forward who made 6 appearances and scored 1 goal for Mossley in the 1970/71 season.

Tommy Cunliffe
1922/23
39
10

Hooley Hill
Earlestown
Blackburn Rovers
St Helens Recreation
Liverpool
Altrincham
Oldham Athletic
Witton Albion
Altrincham
Mossley (39-10)
unknown

 

Born in Wigan in 1886. Died: unknown
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 Witton Albion and then Altrincham before signing for Mossley and scoring 10 goals in 39 appearances in the 1922/23 season.

Harvey Cunningham
1990/01 1999/00
2000/01
84
11
Ashton United
Mossley (23-10)
Accrington Stanley
Stalybridge Celtic
Winsford United
Witton Albion
Halifax Town
Southport
Trafford
Doncaster Rovers
Hyde United
Mossley (61-1)
Droylsden
Chorley
Droylsden
Flixton

Born in .Manchester on 11th September 1968.
Highly skilful but volatile midfielder signed from Ashton United in 1990,
Transferred to Accrington Stanley the following year and also played for Stalybridge Celtic, Winsford United, Witton Albion, Halifax Town, Trafford, Southport and Doncaster Rovers (56-1).
He re-signed for Mossley in the 1999/2000 season from Hyde United.
Ttransferred to Droylsden in 2001.
Later with Flixton.
Half Brother of former Manchester United star Remi Moses.


Malcolm Cunningham
1990/91
3
0
Blackburn Rovers
Mossley (3-0)
unknown
Young Mossley based defender signed by Mark Hilton from Blackburn Rovers in September 1990.

Mike Cunningham
1997/98
1998/99
21
2
Blackpool
Macclesfield Town
Congleton Town
Ashton United
Flixton
Holywell Town
Mossley (21-2)
unknown
Born Macclesfield 27th January 1973.
Reliable former Blackpool, Congleton Town and Ashton United full back or central defender signed by Benny Phillips from Holywell Town (Wales) (Rep.British Universities)

Stuart Cunningham
1997/98 2000/01
11
2
Woodley Sports
Mossley (7-2)
Cheadle Town
Mossley (4-0)
Flixton
Signed by Benny Phillips from Woodley Sports as a striker, re-signed from Cheadle Town as a defender.
Later with Flixton

Mike Curley
1937/38
1938/39
1939/40
64
0
Northwich Victoria
Manchester City
Port Vale (27-1)
Colwyn Bay
Macclesfield
Northwich Victoria
Mossley (64-0)
unknown
Born in Northwich on 15th May 1912. Died in Ashton-under-Lyne 1973.
Michael Curley played for Northwich Victoria and Manchester City before joining Port Vale (27-1) in May 1935.
He played regular football during the 1935–36 season, but dropped out of the first team the following year and transferred to Colwyn Bay in November 1936.
Later he moved on to Macclesfield Town before he returned to Northwich Victoria..
Signed for Mossley from Northwich Victoria in 1937 making 64 appearances up to the start of WWII..

Steve Curley
1986/87
1987/88
63
16
Hyde United
Mossley (63-16)
- Mossley (Reserves) (1-1)
Flixton
Tricky midfielder signed by Jimmy O'Connor from Hyde United in August 1986.
Transferred to Flixton in November 1987.

Chris Curran
1991/92
2
0
Crewe Alexandra (5-0)
- Mossley (loan) (2-0)
Scarborough (40-4)
Carlisle United (6-1)
Kitchee SC (Hong Kong)
Rhyl
Stand Athletic
Born on 6th January 1971.
Signed from Crewe Alexandra (5-0) on loan in August 1991 making 5 appearances early in the 1991/92 season.
Later played for Scarborough (40-4), Carlisle United (6-1), Kitchee SC (Hong Kong), Rhyl and Stand Athletic

Jim Curran
1983/84
17
1
Manchester City
ICL
Ashton United
Prestwich Heys
Droylsden
ICL
Mossley (17-1)
Ashton United
Hyde United
Buxton
Abbey Hey
Curzon Ashton
Irlam Town
Stalybridge Celtic
Droylsden
Ashton United

Born 1962
Towering central defender signed from Manchester Amateur side ICL,
Transferred to Ashton United.
Later with Hyde United, Buxton, Abbey Hey, Curzon Ashton, Irlam Town, Stalybridge Celtic, Droylsden, Ashton United


Roger Cutler
1966/67
10
0
unknown
Mossley (10-0)
Prestwich Heys
Amateur goalkeeper who made 10 Mossley appaearances in the 1966/67 replacing Don Booth.
Later with Prestwich Heys and won Representative honours with the Lancashire County FA.

Szymon Czubik
2018/19
2019/20
16
2
Goole
Stockport County
- Radcliffe (loan)
- Mossley (loan) (10-1)
- Abbey Hey (loan)
- Glossop North End (loan)
- Mossley (loan) (6-1)
Bury AFC
Stockport Town
Bury AFC
FC Humber United

Born in Poland 10th June 1999.
Szymon is a highly rated young striker signed in November 2018 on loan from Stockport County. Szymon, originally from Poland, came through the youth ranks at Goole before signing pro for County in 2017. A quick and powerful centre forward, he scored 22 goals in 12 games academy games for County in 2017/18 scoring in every game including three hat-tricks and in one game scored 5. He also scored on his first team debut for County and on his debut in a loan spell at Radcliffe.Had a later loan spell with Glossop North End towards the end of the 2018/19 season.
He rejoined Mossley for a second loan spell from Stockport in January 2020.