COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS 1919 - 2013

* Hackney to Hypolite*

Rob Hackney
2001/02
2002/03
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Former Port Vale junior and Stone Dominoes goalkeeper signed from Leek CSOB. Transferred to Kidsgrove Athletic. Later with Newcastle Town, Stone Dominoes and Leek Town. Was then a member of the Nantwich Town side that won the FA Vase in 2006. Later with Leek CSOB and Eccleshall.
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Barrie Hadfield 1983/84
5
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 Mossley based winger signed from Dukinfield Town, transferred to Salford Amateurs
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Pete Hadfield 1971/72
1972/73
66
11
 Former Hyde United midfielder signed by Don Wilson from Ashton United, transferred to Droylsden
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Ian Haigh 1989/90
17
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 (b.26th February 1965) Former Wrexham goalkeeeper signed by Bryan Griffiths from Southport, transferred to Bethesda Athletic (Wales). Later with Rhyl, Bangor City and Caernarfon Town.
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Billy Hainsworth 1968/69
18
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Centre forward signed by Don Wilson from Droylsden, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Stalybridge Celtic
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Steve Halford 2011/12
2012/13
58
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 Born on 21st September 1980, Steve started his career at his hometown club Bury where he played 5 games in the Football League, before joining Chester City in 2001. He then joined Accrington Stanley in the 2002 and made 57 appearances, scoring 2 goals for Stanley. After a brief spell at Radcliffe Borough he joined Droylsden in 2005 and made 106 appearances scoring 6 goals for the Bloods before his release in September 2010. He signed for Hyde on 1st October 2010 and made 32 appearances scoring 2 goals in the 2010/11 season. He took over as joint player-manager on a caretaker basis late in the season at Hyde and was awarded the Hyde FC Player's Player of the Year for 2010–11. Appointed Mossley Player-Manager in January 2012.
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Cecil Halkyard 1936/37
44
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 (b.Rochdale 17th April 1902 d.1989) Former Accrington Stanley, Rochdale, Connah's Quay & Shotton, Reading, Rhyl, Charlton Athletic and Barrow player signed from Hyde United
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Hall 1930/31
1
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Billy Hall 1972/73
6
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 Signed from Nantwich Town, transferred to Droylsden. Later assistant manager of Irlam Town.
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Craig Hall 1995/96
20
4
 Midfield player signed by Kevan Keelan from Droylsden, previously with Hyde United. Transferred to Droylsden
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David Hall 1977/78
9
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 Former Sheffield Wednesday trainee signed by Dick Bate from Bradford City where he had made 54 first team appearances scoring 3 goals. Transferred to Matlock Town after making just 9 appearances for Mossley in central midfield.
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Harold Hall 1919/20
8
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 unknown
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Jack Hall 1939/40
3
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 (b.January 1905) Former Accrington Stanley, Manchester United and Lincoln City player.
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John Hall 1954/55
1955/56
19
7
 Signed from Manchester City
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Martin Hall 1989/90
7
0
 Signed from Avro
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Steve Hall 1995/96
4
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 Signed from Manchester United, transferred to Oldham Town
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Steven Hallam 1973/74
1
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 Signed from Rochdale on loan
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Anthony Hallam 1972/73
9
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 Former Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield (6-1) and Worksop Town winger signed by Don Wilson from Northwich Victoria
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Geoff Hallas 1949/50
4
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 (b.Lydgate 8th December 1930) Geoffrey Hallas began his career with Droylsden and Mossley before National Service took him south and he played for Warminster Town in the Western League. He represented the Wiltshire FA against Dorset FA and was then signed by Swindon Town. He wa signed by West Ham United soon after and after playing firstly in the Football Combination side he made his first team debut against Leeds United on 5th March 1955. Unfortunately Hallas incurred a head injury during a reserve team match against Charlton Athletic. A blow to his head affected his sight and he was soon advised by doctors to give up football to avoid the risk of permanent injury. West Ham held a Testimonial match against an All Star XI in aid of Hallas and team-mate Brian Moore who had also incurred a similar career ending injury.
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Jack Hallas 1923/24
1926/27
9
0
 Signed from High Grove
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Martin Hallas 1989/90
1
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 Signed from Ashtonians on trial
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Brian Hallett 1962/63
4
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 Signed from Winsford United
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Micky Halliday 1983/84
1984/85 1987/88
70
1
 (b.Jamaica 1958) Full back or midfielder signed by Bob Murphy from Prestwich Heys. Previously with , Manchester United, Stockport County, Irlam Town and Buxton. Transferred to Stalybridge Celtic. Spells with Ashton United and Buxton followed before re-signing for Mossley, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic. He then had a third spell withBuxton and then played for Chorley, Runcorn, Leek Town, Witton Albion, Winsford United, Southport, Ashton United, Flixton, Knowsley United, Colne, Ashton United and Droylsden. Later manager of Curzon Ashton
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Sam Halligan 2011/12
3
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 Left siided player signed in August 2011 after he had returned from a spell playing in New Zealand for Maycenvale United. Formerly with Trafford and Curzon Ashton. Later with Trafford.
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Fred Halliwell 1930/31
1931/32
1932/33
27
0
 Signed from Rossendale United
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Paul Hallows 1980/81
6
0
 Former Bolton Wanderers (47-0) and Rochdale (197-2) full back signed by Bob Murphy from Oswestry Town
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Hallsworth 1950/51
1
0
 unknown
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Fred Halstead 1927/28
2
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 (b.Crawshaw Booth, Rossendale 1896) Fred D. Halstead was a centre half who was signed from Tranmere Rovers (89-2). Previously with Blackpool, Southend United (25-3) and Hartlepools United (8-0).
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Hamilton 1927/28
4
3
 Signed from McMahons
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David 'Hammer' Hamilton
 1995/96
1996/97
23
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 (b. South Shields 7th November 1960) One of three footballing brothers David Hamilton won caps for the England under-19's team. During his playing career, Hamilton played for six different teams in the Football League, making a total of over 300 first-team appearances, mostly with Blackburn Rovers (114-7) and Wigan Athletic (103-7) . He started his career with Sunderland, and was there for three seasons before moving to Blackburn in 1981 and had a loan spell at Cardiff City (10-0) in 1985. He spent three seasons with Wigan Athletic joining in 1986. After leaving Wigan in 1989, he spent one season with Chester City (28-0) before joining then Fourth Division side Burnley (15-0) in 1990. After his retirement from professional football, he had spells with Great Harwood Town, Mossley (under Kevan Keelan) and Accrington Stanley.
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Since ending his playing career he has held a variety of roles in coaching and behind the scenes, including spells as a coach at Accrington Stanley and Preston North End. He also held the positions of assistant manager and caretaker manager at Great Harwood Town and Rochdale, where he was also a youth coach. He has also worked as a scout for Derby County, Walsall and Wigan Athletic, where he was the club's first ever full-time chief scout. He became the chief scout of League One side Walsall in June 2009.
Gareth Hamlet 2007/08
41
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 (b.Huddersfield 10th January 1980) Hardworking forward who isn't afraid to put himself about. Previously played for Halifax Town, Barrow, Emley, Ashton United, Stocksbridge Park Steels and Liversedge. Signed by Gerry Quinn in the close season 2007. Leading scorer 2007-08 season with 13 goals. Later with Ossett Albion. Upon retiring from playing in 2011 Hamlet became reserve team coach with Ossett Albion.
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Lawrence 'Lol' Hamlett 1945/46
17
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 (b. Stoke-on-Trent 24th January 1917 d. 22nd May 1986) Thomas Lawrence "Lol" Hamlett played for Congleton Town, before joining Bolton Wanderers. World War II devastated his career, limiting him to guest appearances for Stoke City and Manchester United. Playing for Stoke, he scored two goals in 35 games in 1941–42, one goal in 34 games in 1942–43, and then played ten games in the 1943–44 season. A brief 19 game spell in the Cheshire League with Mossley followed in the first post war season of 1945/46 before he returned to Bolton Wanderers for the 1946-47 season. In his three years at Burnden Park, he scored nine goals in 72 league and 13 FA Cup appearances. He signed for Port Vale in May 1949 and went straight into the "Valiants" first team, making 40 Third Division South and four FA Cup appearances in the
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1949–50 season. He then played 45 league and four FA Cup games in the 1950–51 campaign, as the club moved grounds from The Old Recreation Ground to Vale Park. He lost his first team place after an injury in November 1951 and was released by new boss Freddie Steele in May 1952 after 25 league and cup games in the 1951–52 season. He returned to Congleton as player-manager, before retiring as a footballer. Hamlett returned to Port Vale as the trainer-coach in July 1958. He gave up his coaching responsibilities in May 1960, remaining as a trainer until March 1983 when he retired due to illness. A religious man, he refused to use bad language, and thus used to motivate his players with words of encouragement. Instead of swearing he used say "fizzing" a lot, as in "the opposition are a fizzing tough bunch". He served the Port Vale under ten different managers: Norman Low, Freddie Steele, Jackie Mudie, Stanley Matthews, Gordon Lee, Roy Sproson, Bobby Smith, Dennis Butler, Alan Bloor, and John McGrath. He was given a testimonial match on 8 November 1976, Port Vale playing a Don Revie XI.
Ray Hampson 1950/51
3
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 (b. 27th July 1932) Young winger signed on loan from Manchester United. Later played for Reading.
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Connor Hampson 2009/10
2010/11
20
1
 (b. 23rd August 1992) Teenage midfielder signed in March 2010 from Stalybridge Celtic. Made his full Mossley debut towards the end of the 2009/10 season. Joined Curzon Ashton in the close season of 2011
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Tony Hancock 1997/98
8
1
 (b.Manchester 31st January 1967) Ex Stockport County (22-5), Burnley (17-0) and Preston North End player signed by Benny Phillips from Woodley Sports, transferred to Woodley Sports. Later manager of Abbey Hey, Woodley Sports and New Mills
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Dave Hanlon 2008/09
13
1
 Winger signed in the close season of 2008 by Chris Willcock from Ramsbottom United. Previously with Woodley Sports and Winsford United. Transferred to Chorley in November 2008.
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William Hanmer 1931/32
2
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 Signed from Oldham Athletic
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Lee Hanvey 1994/95
12
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 Full back signed by Paul Cuddy from Rossendale United. Previously a junior with Manchester United.and also played for Southern Connecticut State University (USA). Later Assistant Coach at West Texas A&M University and then Coaching Director for Qilin Football Club in China.
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Malcolm Harding

1963/64
1964/65
1967/68
1968/69
1969/70
1970/71

123
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 Former Blackpool goalkeeper signed by Don Wilson from Ashton United playing for four seasons before retiring at the end of the 1968/69 season. Best remembered for his superb displays in the 1969 FA Cup ties against Stockport County when he played after coming out of retirment due to an injury to regular keeper Wyn Dicken. Retired for a second and final time in 1971.
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George Hardman 1934/35
22
1
 Signed from Hurst. Later with Droylsden
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Paul Hardman 1990/91
1991/92
28
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(b. 20th November 1958 d. 26th February 2001) Signed from Rossendale United, transferred to Buxton

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Tommy Hardy 1963/64
9
0
 Signed from Altrincham
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Sam Hare 2010/11
37
3
 (b. 20th November 1991). Young midfielder signed in August 2010 following his release by Stockport County. Signed for Woodley Sports in the close season of 2011. Later with Maine Road.
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William Hargreaves 1936/37
8
1
 Signed from Accrington Stanley
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David Harle 1992/93
2
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 (b. Denaby 15th August 1963) An England Youth International, he joined Doncaster Rovers in November 1980, after serving his apprenticeship. He had made his debut for Rovers in a 0-3 away defeat at Port Vale on 3rd May 1980, but after playing sixty-one times in the League, thirteen of which were as a substitute, and scoring three goals, and starting one F.A.Cup tie and coming off the bench in another, as well as starting four League Cup ties, he was given a free-transfer to Exeter City in July 1982. Harle was twice signed and then released by Billy Bremner. It was Bremner who re-signed Harle for Doncaster in September 1983, after he had scored six times in forty-three matches, one of which was as a substitute, for Exeter and, when Bremner became Leeds United’s Manager, he signed Harle again, this time for £5,000, just before Christmas 1985.
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He had scored seventeen times in eighty-three appearances, three of which had been from the bench, and also found the net once in five starts in the F.A. Cup and started three games in the League Cup in his second spell with Rovers. However, he could not break into the Leeds team and within three months, the player began a loan spell with Bristol City, in March 1986, before joining them permanently in June 1986, for £10,000. He scored twice in twenty-three League starts for Bristol but in November 1986, he joined Scunthorpe United, his fourth club within a year. He was able to establish himself with the Iron and scored ten times in his eighty-nine games for them, one of which was as a substitute. The enigmatic midfielder was sent off in only his fourth game for United, but scored his first goal in his next outing. Voted 'Player of the Season' for 1987-88, he kept a regular place until January 1989 when he reportedly fell out with manager Buxton after being substituted. Then, in March '89, he literally walked off the pitch during a Reserve game against Grimsby, seemingly frustrated with things not going the team's way. By the end of the month he had moved on to Peterborough. Harle joined "Posh" for £15,000 in March 1989. He made his debut at London Road on 27th March 1989 in a 3-0 home win over Colchester United. His first goal came on 7th October 1989 when Peterborough beat his former club Exeter City 4-3 at London Road. He scored twice in his twenty-two League starts for " the Posh" and once in three Football Trophy matches in his one year stay and then joined Doncaster Rovers for a third time, this time at a cost of £13,000 in March 1990. In his final stay at Belle Vue, he scored three times in forty-five League games, six of which were off the bench, he also started four F.A. Cup and one League Cup tie without scoring. In 1991-92 he joined Stafford Rangers on loan, but was released by Doncaster in June 1992. He then had a spell with Goole Town before playing two games for Mossley in 1992-93. After his football career came to an end he subsequently worked for the Council in Doncaster.
Alan Harlow 1936/37
1937/38
16
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 Signed from Sedgeley Park.
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Ken Harper 1947/48
5
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 (b.Farnworth 27th April 1924) Former Blackpool, Rochdale and Shrewsbury Town (1-0) centre half signed from Ashton United. Later with Shrewsbury Town.
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Harriman 1947/48
1
0
 Signed from Goslings on trial
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Don Harrington 1925/26
1926/27
5
0
 unknown
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Terry Harrington 1968/69
1
0
 unknown
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Harris 1945/46
2
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 Soldier based at Ladysmith Barracks. Also played for Ashton United
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Arthur Harris 1936/37
46
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 Signed from Halifax Town. Previously with Peterborough United, Nantwich, Chester and Altrincham.
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Ricky Harris
 		 2001/02
2002/03
24
4
 (b.Tintwistle 12th July 1967) Former Ashton United, Hyde United, Altrincham, Runcorn and Leigh RMI attacking midfielder signed by Ally Pickering from Rossendale United. Retired 2003.
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Sammy Harris 2002/03
2
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 Left winger signed from Altrincham. Previously with Manchester City and Exeter City
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James Harrison 1950/51
1951/52
1952/53
32
4
 Signed from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to Hyde United
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Bobby_Harrison 1962/63
20
6
 Former Carlisle United (66-16) and Stockport County winger
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John Harrop 1981/82 1983/84
41
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 Signed from Stalybridge Celtic, spell with Mossley hampered by serious injury incurred in his work as a fireman. Transferred to Bacup Borough, Re-signed from Bacup Borough, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic (Rep.British Fire Brigade)
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Barrie Hart 2004/05
13
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 Powerful defender signed by Jason Beckford from Clitheroe. Previously with Oldham Athletic, Radcliffe Borough and Accrington Stanley. Later with Ramsbottom United
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Brian Hart 1984/85
23
4
 Dominant former Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale (78-0) central defender signed by Brian Grundy from Southport, transferred to Horwich RMI
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Denzil Hart 1983/84
9
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Born in St Kitts in 1957, Denzil Hart came to the UK as a teenager. The forward played for Hyde United and Ashton United in 1981 and joined Prestwich Heys two years later, helping them to a third-place finish in their first ever North West Counties League season before moving on to Mossley. Hart went on to manage Colne FC when it formed after the demise of Colne Dynamoes in 1996 and stayed there until 2000. He also managed teams at Macclesfield Town Centre of Excellence and in the youth set-up at Manchester United. He was awarded an MBE in 2011 for his voluntary services to grassroots football.

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Ray Hart

1951/52 1952/53
1953/54
1954/55
1955/56
1956/57
1957/58

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 Former Manchester United wing half signed from Bury, transferred to Accrington Stanley, re-signed from Accrington Stanley
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Robert Hartley 1923/24
1
0
 unknown
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Jason Hasford 1991/92
10
2
 Played for Manchester City 1987-89 playing in the youth cup final 1989. The following season he spent at Rochdale FC making one first team appearance. After being released he spent 1990-91 in the USA with Wichita Wings for whom he played 35 games scoring 3 goals. The following season he played for Mossley in midfield scoring twice in 10 games. He is now a film-maker and director of JMG Media. JMG Media won the virgin media shorts 'people's choice' award with their film 'Bus Baby' in 2010.
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Mark Haslam 2011/12
2012/13
47
2
 (b. 18th December 1987) Mark was one of the original Woodley Sports youth team that was established in 2004 and he captained both the Stockport & District FA and Cheshire County Youth. He made his Woodley first team debut for then manager Ally Pickering at Crewe Alexandra in 2006. Becoming a regular 1st team member in 2007-08 season. Mark moved to Curzon as recently as November 2011 and made just 5 appearances for them before joining Mossley in January 2012.
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Hastle 1934/35
4
0
 unknown
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Frank Hasty 1919/20
1
0
 unknown
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Micky Haughton 1973/74
1974/75
66
5
 Left winger signed by George Sievwright from Hyde United, transferred to Winsford United for a £200 fee.
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Gianluca 'Luca' Havern 2010/11
6
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(b. 24th September 1988) Havern came through the club youth system at Stockport County where he was captain of the Under-18 side and also had spells on loan at both Radcliffe Borough and Ashton United in 2007. He made his Stockport County debut against Brentford in May 2008 and scored the winning goal. With Stockport citing financial trouble, Havern was one of several staff released in January 2009. He left County having made only one appearance for the first team and was immediately taken on as trialist at Conference National outfit Mansfield Town, where he was soon offered a six month contract. After the spell at Mansfield Havern returned to Stockport County. Signed for Mossley in September 2010 but transfered to Ashton United in October 2010. Later with Altrincham and Hyde FC.

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Nick Haycock 1994/95
6
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 Former Manchester City junior signed from Curzon Ashton. Later became Academy Coach at Manchester City before joining West Ham United as Academy Coach.
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Steve Haydock 1990/91
1991/92
32
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 Signed from Blackpool Rovers, transferred to Fleetwood Town. Later represented the Royal Marines
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William 'Bill' Hayes 1951/52
1952/53
1953/54
138
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 (b. Runcorn 8th June 1919 d.2002) Signed from Oldham Athletic (126-3). Began with Halton Juniors
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Malcolm 'Gabby' Hayes 1973/74
1
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 Signed from Newton Heath WMC as defensive cover.
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Sam Hayes 1948/49
12
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 (b. 21st June 1920 d. 1959) Goalkeeper Sam Hayes played as an amateur for Blackburn Rovers before joining Accrington Stanley in 1946 and making 13 appearances. Joined Mossley from Rossendale United in 1948.
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Charlie Haynes 1994/95
1995/96
9
0
 Full back signed by Paul Cuddy from Chorley, transferred to Bootle
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Russ Headley 2000/01 2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
143
16
 Tricky winger signed by Ally Pickering frrom Radcliffe Borough, transferred to Woodley Sports, re-signed from Woodley Sports. Released April 2004 and later played for Salford City and Stockport Sports.
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Scott Healey 1990/91
22
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 Goalkeeper signed from Colne Dynamoes, transferred to Bangor City. Son of former Manchester City goalkeeper Ron Healey
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Joe Heap 2010/11
2011/12
37
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 (b. 30th September 1992) Skilful young left sided striker. He was called up to the first team squad while scoring 35 goals for Mossley's reserve and youth teams in 2010/11. Joe was previously with Oldham Athletic, Rochdale and Stalybridge Celtic as a junior. Joe reached the final trials for the England Schoollboy side as well as starring for the Manchester FA under 18's representative side last season. Released in July 2012 and signed for Oldham Boro.
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John Heath 1966/67
2
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 Former Blackburn Rovers, Bury (8-0), Tranmere Rovers (58-0), Wigan Athletic, Rochdale (6-0) and Chester goalkeeper
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Tommy Heath 1938/39
49
3
 Signed from Northwich Victoria
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Simon Heaton 1994/95
2002/03
2003/04
100
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 Skilful midfielder signed from Caernarfon Town, transferred to Glossop North End. Later with Ashton United, Droylsden, Buxton and Stalybridge Celtic. Re-signed from Abbey Hey. Released April 2004. Later with Curzon Ashton and then manager of Dukinfield Town.
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Hebdon 1949/50
1
0
 unknown
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Heginbottom 1932/33
1
0
 Signed from Denshaw
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Eddie Hegginbottom 1924/25
3
0
 unknown
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Leon Henry 2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
70
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 Briefly appeared for Mossley in pre season 2007 before signing for Guiseley. Diminutive and quick. He is equally comfortable as an attacking left wing back or midfield. He was previously with Ossett Albion. Transferred to Ashton United in September 2009. Later with Ossett Town, Frickley Athletic and Brighouse Town.
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Jim Henshall 1933/34
1934/35
1935/36
1936/37
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 (b.Stoke-on-Trent 1907 d.1969) James Cecil Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 win over Millwall at The Old Recreation Ground. After being a regular for the remainder of the season, scoring twice in 18 Second Division games, he fell out of favour. He scored four goals in 16 games in 1931–32, including one in a 9–3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. He featured just five times in 1932–33, and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in January 1933. He later moved on to Stockport County, also in the Third Division North. Henshall managed 19 league appearances for Alexandra but was not picked for County before his departure to Ashton National. He then had a spell in Ireland playing for Shelborne before signing for Mossley in 1933.He went on to score an impressive 56 goals in 174 appearances for Mossley from the right wing.
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Mark Henshaw 1992/93
9
1
 Signed from Altrincham on loan. Later with Witton Albion and Caernarfon Town
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Paul Herring 1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
69
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 (b. Hyde 1st July 1973) Signed from Rochdale, transferred to Hyde United, re-signed from Hyde United, transferred to Glossop North End
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Craig Heseltine 1994/95
9
1
 Signed by Richard Dawson from Bridlington Town, transferred to Bridlington Town. Later managed Bridlington and coached at Tampa Knights and Jacksonville in the USA
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Heslop 1939/40
1
0
 unknown
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Paul Hession 1993/94
1
0
 Signed from Chadderton, transferred to Oldham Town
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Ryan Hevicon 2002/03
10
5
 Left winger signed by Ally Pickering from Altrincham. Previously with Blackburn Rovers and Carlisle United.Transferred to Hyde United. Later with Trafford
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Harold Hewitt 1932/33
1
0
 Signed from Bardsley
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Chris Hewitt 1983/84
1984/85
23
0
 Left winger signed by Bob Murphy from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic
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Heyes 1938/39
1939/40
5
0
 unknown
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Jack Heyes 1929/30
11
3
 Signed from Ashton National. Previously with Sunderland (3-0), West Ham United, Connah's Quay & Shotton and Bangor City.
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Colin Heywood 1991/92
1992/93
1993/94 2001/02
67
15
 Winger who had three spells with Mossley. Originally signed by Les Sutton from Sheffield United, transferred to Buxton, re-signed from Buxton, re-signed from Abbey Hey, transferred to Curzon Ashton
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Steve Hibbert 1986/87
1987/88
1988/89
1989/90
1997/98 2001/02
98
3
 Towering central defender signed by John Sainty from Glossop, transferred to Flixton. Re-signed from Winsford United on loan, re-signed from Winsford United, transferred to Flixton
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Keith Hicks 1987/88
1988/89 1991/92
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 (b.Oldham 9th August 1954) Keith Hicks signed associate schoolboy forms for Oldham at 15 and signed professional with his home town club in August 1972 making his League debut at 18. After just 3 appearances in his debut season he began the 1972-73 season as first choice in central defence and remained their for 242 appearances scoring 11 goals. He was transferred to Hereford United in September 1980 and made a further 201 appearances in five seasons at Edgar Street, ending his Football League career with Rochdale where he made 32 appearances up to the end of the 1986-87 season.
Hicks then signed for Hyde United but after a short spell at Hyde he was appointed Player-Manager of Mossley on 29th November 1987 shortly after bringing with him his long term friend and team mate Graham Bell as his assistant.
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A complete change in the Boardroom meant that he was suddenly working under a new chairman and it was no surprise when Hicks and Mossley parted company on 5th September 1988 just six games into his second season. He made 38 appearances for Mossley scoring 2 goals.
Graham Thomas Bell was born in Middleton, Manchester on 30th March 1955 and began his playing career with Chadderton before being signed by Oldham Athletic in December 1973. He quickly established himself as a lively attacking midfielder with good vision and he went on to make 170 appearances scoring 9 goals. He was transferred to Preston North End in March 1979 for a £80,000 fee and he made 143 appearances for the Deepdale club before being given a free transfer in 1983. Then followed a short spell with Carlisle United before a move to Bolton Wanderers where he made 92 appearances scoring 3 goals and his Football League career ended with a 42 game spell at Tranmere Rovers in the 1986-87 season.
Like Keith Hicks he then signed for Hyde United and arrived at Mossley player-assistant manager in January 1988 being signed in exchange for Joe Connor and Walter Nisbett. A very unpopular move with the fans!
When Hicks departed in September 1988 Bell was made Caretaker-Manager and applied for the job. However, form had not improved in seven games in charge but he remained as a player following the appointment of Bryan Griffiths in October 1988. He rejoined Hicks at Hyde at the end of the 1988-89 season after winning a League Cup winners medal with Mossley and having made 83 appearances scoring 6 goals.
Keith Hicks and Graham Bell both amazingly returned to Mossley as players under Les Sutton in October 1991 Hicks making 23 appearances and Bell 27 before both were released by Sutton's successor Ged Coyne in February 1992. Hicks also played for Radcliffe Borough while Bell had a spell with Horwich RMI.
Liam Higginbotham 2008/09
14
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 Goalkeeper signed by Chris Willcock from Woodley Sports in the close season 2008. Previously with Abbey Hey. Transferred to New Mills and later with Woodley Sports.
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Higgins 1952/53
1
0
 unknown
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Peter Higham 1966/67
1967/68
21
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 (b. Wigan 8th November 1930) Peter Higham was unlucky in the fact that Charlie Wayman was always the first choice centre-forward during his time with Preston North End, playing in 82 of a possible 92 games. Having said that, Peter’s own goalscoring record of scoring 10 goals in 15 appearances is an excellent ratio. One to be proud of considering that Preston North End were one of the top teams in the 1950’s era. Wigan-born Peter knew from an early age that he wanted to be a footballer. He actually played for non-league Wigan Athletic whilst still attending Wigan Grammar School. In his later teens Peter was stationed in Portsmouth, doing his National Service, and joined Portsmouth, as an amateur, in November 1949. After a few reserve games he was elevated to the first team, albeit for one single game, against Birmingham City.
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Once this particular National Service spell was completed, Peter moved back to Lancashire and signed for Bolton Wanderers. Peter was a natural striker, sharp, quick-thinking, nimble and good in the air, but playing in Nat Lofthouse’s shadow, he never got the chance he deserved at Bolton. Despite his obvious potential, shown by scoring totals of 49 and 44, for the Wanderers’ reserve and ‘A’ teams, he was released after two seasons by manager Bill Riding.
Preston North End Former Player Peter HighamGeorge Bargh made contact with him and Peter signed for PNE on 22nd May 1952, on a free transfer. Peter made an impressive start to his North End career, scoring a hat-trick on his Central League debut, in a 6-4 win, away at Manchester City. Ironically he also scored another hat-trick against them in the return fixture, later that season. Peter played 31 reserve team games, scoring 25 goals during his first season at Deepdale. The Central League in the 1950’s was a very competitive league with crowds of between 9,000 – 15,000 not uncommon, even at Deepdale. Eighteen months after signing for Preston he made his First Division league debut under unusual circumstances. On 14th November 1953, North End were to play away at Portsmouth but Charlie Wayman had not recovered from a septic toe. Peter just happened to be in the right place at the right time, as he was in Portsmouth attending a three-week National Service Royal Marines Commando Course. So Denis Hatsell moved to inside-right allowing Peter to wear the number nine shirt. Although Preston won by 3-1, Peter received a personally cruel review from the local newspaper reporter using the pseudonym, ‘Ajax’. He wrote “Marine Commando obstacle courses of water jumps, walls and ropes do not breed footballers” A bit harsh considering we won!”
Peter had to wait until October 1954 before getting a decent run in the team. What a difference the headlines were to read after scoring a hat-trick in only his second appearance for Preston, in a 6-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday. Walter Pilkington wrote “Joy-day for Higham”, adding, ” Higham played with refreshing verve and vitality in giving a non-stop exhibition of coltish enthusiasm and industry”. Although Peter was handed fourteen games that season, scoring ten goals, the management thought that they could possibly do without his services. So when Nottingham Forest made a bid for him prior to the 1955-1956 season, the Club sold him for a good £4,000 transfer fee. Not bad business considering that he was brought in on a free.
Peter spent two and a half seasons with Forest, gaining promotion to the First Division with them in 1957. He scored 20 goals in 61 league games for them before going on to his next club, Doncaster Rovers. From Doncaster he made the decision to join the part-time footballing ranks and started in non-league football. Ironically he was to earn more by playing part-time and working part-time than he could by playing full time football! Pete was to score goals wherever he played. At Mossley he scored 17 in 21 games, at Buxton it was 33 in 44 games, etc, etc. He also had spells with Stalybridge Celtic, Altincham, Morecambe, Rhyl, and Wigan Athletic with whom he played for at Deepdale again, against Morecambe in the 1962 Lancashire Junior Cup Final. In the mid-1960’s Peter became player/coach with Chorley Football Club in the Lancashire Combination. Peter in the meanwhile had taken and gained his full FA Coaching badge. He was to coach in Zambia, South Africa as one of 16 qualified coaches, alongside such personalities as Graham Taylor and George Eastham. Peter also spent ten summers going over to Virginia in the USA coaching football. Whilst playing part-time football, Peter attended Chorley College for three years, studying Sociology, English and Physical Education. He advanced to teach PE in Bootle and Maghull in the Sefton area of Liverpool. Peter then worked at Park Lane Hospital Prison for the criminally insane as lecturer of PE, before going on to teach handicapped people in a Southport Day Centre on a part-time basis.
Mark Hilditch 1993/94
2
0
 (b. Royton, Oldham 20th August 1960) Former Rochdale (197-40), Tranmere Rovers (49-12), Altrincham, Wigan Athletic (103-26) Rochdale (16-2) and Buxton forward who arrived at Mossley from Fleetwood Town as player / assistant manager to Steve Taylor in July 1993. Left by mutual consent following Taylor's early departure.
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Hill 1936/37
14
1
 unknown
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Frank Hill 1925/26 1927/28
34
5
 Former Blackpool and Doncaster Rovers player
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Mick Hill 1976/77
1977/78
10
0
 Central defender signed by Howard Wilkinson whilst still at Ashton Grammer School making his debut at just 16, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Workington, Southport and Witton Albion. Later a Mossley Newsagent
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Thomas Hill 1963/64
2
0
 Signed from Manchester City
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Hilton 1927/28
1928/29
15
0
 Signed from Leeds University
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Anthony Hilton 1989/90
1
0
 Signed from Ashton United, brother of Mark Hilton
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Harold Hilton 1919/20
1
0
 unknown
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John 'Jackie' Hilton 1957/58
12
5
 Former Wrexham (3-0) forward signed from Hyde United
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Mark Hilton 1989/90
1990/91
1993/94
73
5
 (b.Manchester 15th January 1960) Mark Hilton joined Oldham as an apprentice in 1976 and signed professional in January 1978. After 50 league games in midfield for Latics he signed for Bury in July 1981 on a free transfer and was a regular throughout his first season appearing in 34 games. He suffered a broken leg in a Lancashire Cup game in August 1982 against his former club Oldham and appeared in only two games during 1982-83, being granted a free transfer at the season's end. Hilton then made his mark in the north-west non-league scene playing for Witton Albion and Ashton United (two spells). He signed for Mossley under Bryan Griffiths in August 1989 as a centre half and when Griffiths resigned amidst internal upheaval on 2nd December 1989 Hilton was hurriedly appointed player-manager.
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He brought in his brother Mike as his assistant and with the arrival of strikers Paul Bowler and Brendan Burke things started to look up for the once more financially struggling Lilywhites. The Hilton brothers were retained for the following season but a poor run of results saw the Lilywhites struggling near the foot of the table and following a 3-1 home FA Trophy defeat by Southern Leaguers Atherstone United on 20th October 1990 Mark and Mike Hilton were dismissed. Hilton had made 50 appearances for the Lilywhites scoring 4 goals. He returned then for another spell as a player with Ashton United and then Oldham Town.
Mark Hilton returned briefly to Seel Park as a player in the 1993-94 season during Dave Denby's brief spell in charge and made a further 6 appearances scoring 1 goal.
Samuel Hilton 1911/12
1912/13
1913/14
1914/15
1916/17
1918/19
1919/20
4
0
 Local centre forward and a prolific scorer in the early days of Mossley AFC.
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Steve Hilton 2002/03
12
0
 Giant goalkeeper signed by Ally Pickering from Vauxhall Motors. Previously with Doncaster Rovers, Wigan Athletic and Marine. Released 2003.
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Stuart Hinchliffe 1983/84
22
0
 Goalkeeper signed by Bob Murphy from Goole Town, previously with Spalding United and Leyton Orient. Transferred to Frickley Athletic
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Sam Hind 2012/13
32
9
 Born on 20th September 1984. Hard working striker signed in the close season 2012 from Glossop North End. He was Glossop's leading goalscorer last season with 24 goals and appeared in their FA Vase Final team at Wembley Stadium in 2009.
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Hinderer 1936/37
3
0
 unknown
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Bob Hindley 1928/29
38
0
 (b.17th March 1907 d.1997) Goalkeeper signed from Southampton. Transfered to Swansea Town (3-0) for a £100 fee. Later with Barrow (37-0), Ramsgate and Folkestone .
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Rowan Hines 1997/98 2001/02
2002/03
6
0
 Signed from Bury. Re-signed from Abbey Hey
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William Hinton 1931/32
1
0
 unknown
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Chris Hirst 2008/09
2009/10
32
4
 Young attacking midfielder signed on loan from Macclesfield Town in November 2008. Signed fully after his release from Macclesfield. Moved to Salford City in the close season of 2009 before returning to Mossley for a brief spell in November 2009. Later with Maine Road and New Mills.
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Hoary 1931/32
1
0
 Signed from Timperley
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Scott Hogan 2011/12
4
1
 Attacking midfielder or forward signed on a one month loan from FC Halifax Town in August 2011. Hogan formerly played for Woodley Sports and was previously with Rochdale. Later with Hyde.
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Holden 1945/46
1
0
 unknown
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Simon Holden 1988/89
9
0
 Midfield player signed by Keith Hicks from Rochdale (49-4)
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Holgate 1923/24
1
0
 unknown
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Frank Hollingworth 1924/25
1925/26
13
6
 Local centre forward and father of former Mossley AFC Treasurer Peggy Rigby.
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Robert Holness 1991/92
2
1
 Signed from Stalybridge Celtic. Also played for Ashton United.
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Holt 1935/36
1
0
 unknown
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David Holt 1983/84
2
1
 Former Springhead and Oldham Athletic winger signed from Hyde United, transferred to Witton Albion
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Matt Holt 1992/93 1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
130
24
 Clever midfield player signed from Blackurn Rovers, transferred to Witton Albion. Re-signed from Ashton United, transferred to Ramsbottom United. Retired 2002.
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Scott Holt 2008/09
10
1
 Winger signed from Irlam FC in August 2008. Previously with FC United of Manchester and East Manchester FC. Later with AFC Emley.
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Steven Hook 1993/94
3
0
 Signed from Halifax Town on loan. Later with Guiseley and Chorley
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Jack Hooley  1967/68
20
1
 Signed from Ashton United
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Anthony Hoolickin 1995/96
4
0
 Signed from Salford City, transferred to Salford City. Nephew of Mark Hoolickin
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Mark Hoolickin 1983/84
13
1
 Signed by Bob Murphy from ICI Blackley. His only goal for Mossley came against Workington in the 4th Qualifying rtound of the FA Cup
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Russ Hooton 1991/92
1992/93 1996/97
45
1
 (b.13th March 1958) Left back signed from Witton Albion, transferred to Hyde United. Re-signed from Trafford, transferred to East Manchester
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James Hope 1952/53
1953/54
14
1
 unknown
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Jack Hopkins 1926/27
1927/28
28
15
 Signed from Pendleton Wednesday
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Billy 'Smiler' Hopkinson' 1920/21
1921/22
1922/23
1923/24
141
7
 Popular centre half and team captain in Mossley early years in the Cheshire League. Nick-named 'Smiler' for the obvious reason and apparently struck fear into the oppositions centre forward. Team captain throughout his time at Mossley.
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Tony Hopley 1990/91
4
1

Tony was a former Manchester United apprentice who had played for Runcorn before briefly joining Mossley. Also had later spells with Altrincham and Macclesfield Town.

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Ryan Hopper 2012/13
21
0

Born on 13th November 1993. Ryan is a young midfielder signed in December 2012 after being re;leased by Accrington Stanley. He made 4 Football League appearances for Accrington last season and had a spell on loan at Droylsden earlier this season. He began his playing career as a junior at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers and as a youth player with Oldham Athletic.

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John Hore 2004/05
11
2
 Left sided midfielder signed by Jason Beckford from Kettering Town. Previously with Carlisle United and Gretna. Transferred to Workington
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Horrocks 1936/37
1
0
 Signed from Nantwich
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Percy Horsfield 1925/26
1926/27
64
0
 Signed from Newtown United (Rep.Manchester County FA)
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Derek Howard 1950/51
1
0
 (d.2009) Signed from Old Ashtonians. Later member of club committee and lifelong supporter
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Josh Howard 2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
122
24
 Midfield player signed from Hyde United. Previously with Manchester United and Stalybridge Celtic. Transferred to FC United of Manchester in October 2005.
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Mick Howard 1976/77
1
0
 Signed from Mossley Amateurs on trial. Brother of Paul Howard
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Paul 'Cussy' Howard
 1992/93
1
0
 Signed from Mossley Athletic on trial. Brother of Mick Howard.
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Howarth 1932/33
1933/34
15
3
 Signed from Stockport County
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Harold Howarth 1937/38
40
3
 (b.Shaw, Oldham 1912) Former Oldham Athletic and Burnley winger. Signed from Hurst and later with Rochdale (3-0)
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Graham 'Sumo' Hoyland 1992/93 1993/94
33
12
 Veteran centre forward signed from Gainsborough Trinity, transferred to Buxton. Re-signed from Buxton. Retired 1994. Also played for Alfreton Town.
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Dominic Hoyle 1996/97
1997/98
11
1
 Promising youngster signed by Benny Phillips from Atherton LR but spell ended by serious knee injury. Later with Bacup Borough.
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Danny Hudson 2011/12
12
0

(b. 12th September 1992) Teenage striker Hudson was signed on loan from League One side Bury in November 2011. Known as a quick strong goal scorer,hard working and determined, Manchester born Danny has successfully come through the Centre of Excellence and the Youth team earning his first pro contract at Gigg Lane. Danny had a successful start to his scholarship with Bury after finishing his first season as Youth Team top scorer. He was also rewarded with a squad number for the first team though failed to make it off the bench. Failed to score in his 12 apperarances for Mossley and joined Radcliffe Borough following his release by Bury in 2012.

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Hughes 1936/37
1
0
 unknown
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Hughes 1950/51
1
0
 Signed from Manchester City on trial
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Arthur Hughes 1933/34
1934/35
95
0
 (b. Holywell 26th September 1901, d. 1973) Robert Arthur Hughes remained an amateur all his playing career. He turned out for Flint Town and then moved on to Chester, then playing in the Cheshire League. His appearances were sporadic, but this was not down to lack of ability but due to work commitments, as he had already been picked to play twice for the Welsh Amateur side. His ability saw him taken on by Blackpool, making his first team debut for Second Division side on January 2nd 1928 in a 4-5 home defeat to Grimsby Town. The following week he was again selected for the first team for what proved to be his last appearance for the first team, a 4-2 home defeat to Chelsea. With work taking him south, Arthur joined Third Division South side, Clapton (now Leyton) Orient for the 1929/30 season, playing mainly for the reserves.
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He made his Orient first team debut in a 2-1 home win over Swindon Town, with Hughes opening the scoring. Strangely, he played at outside-left as was to do for the next 3 games. For his fifth game he moved to inside left and then played left-half in his last game, a 3-0 defeat at Watford. Moving back north at the end of the season, Arthur was in search of a club. Having finished bottom of the Cheshire League and faced with the humiliation of re-election, the Altrincham committee were looking for a leader and in Hughes they found him. Hughes was made Altrincham captain on signing and led the side by example; he was an ever present in the team during the 30/31 season, opening his Altrincham scoring account with a tense penalty that secured Altrincham a hard earned point in a 5-5 draw away at Chester in front of 4,708 spectators. His next goal, also a penalty, was merely a consolation as Macclesfield won, 6-1. But his third and fourth goals for the season both came from open play in the 4-1 win over Winsford United and a 3-1 win over Stalybridge Celtic. Although not tearing up any trees, Hughes had help stabilise the club from going into to free fall and finished 4th in the table and reached the semi-finals of the Cheshire Senior Cup. The following season (31/32), Arthur again put in impressive performances, commanding at the back and chipping in with important goals throughout the season, (scoring 8 in all, 6 of them being penalties). The team finished the season in 4th place, as they had the previous season, but were knocked out of the league cup and Senior Cup at the 1st round stage. The only consolation was a good run in the FA Cup, making the 4th Qualifying round before surprisingly falling to the Yorkshire Amateurs at Moss Lane in front of 5,000 spectators. For his final season Hughes once again was a near ever-present but success in the cup competitions saw a decline in the side's league form, finishing in 12th place. In compensation, they again reached the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup and managed to reach the final of the Cheshire League Cup, where they drew with Manchester North End, 3-3 with the replay being carried over to the following season. Unfortunately, Arthur would not be with Altrincham when they lifted the trophy early the following season. The Altrincham Committee had now become ambitious after the gradual improvement over the previous 3 seasons and they released Arthur at the end of the 32/33 season. He had no problem finding another club and he was soon installed as captain of Mossley, where he finished his senior playing career after 2 seasons, having played a further 95 games.
Bernie Hughes 1995/96
1996/97
101
41
 Powerful centre forward formerly with Droylsden and Accrington Stanley signed by Kevan Keelan from Ashton United, Top scorer in 1995-6 season with 26 goals. retired 1997
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Charles Hughes 1923/24
1924/25
24
0

First played for Clayton United in the Manchester District before moving to Openshaw in the Manchester Amateur League where he won a Championship medal and winners' medal in the Amateur Cup. Then signed for Stockport County as an amateur assisting them during World War One. Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1920, remaining for two seasons with his appearances divided between inside-left and outside-left. In his first season he played in the majority of matches but in the 1921-22 season only appeared occasionally after the middle of November 1921. Signed for Mossley in 1923 after a spell out of the game through injury.

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Damien Hughes 1992/93 1994/95
6
3
 Signed from Glossop. Re-signed from Leeds University. Former England Schoolboy International. Began as a junior with Nottingham Forest and later played for Guiseley and Buxton.
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Derek Hughes 1956/57
3
0
 Signed from Rhyl
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Harold Hughes 1957/58
18
10
 Signed from Hyde United
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Leroy 'Billy' Hughes 1980/81
1981/82
1983/84
78
27
 (b.St.Kitts, West Indies 1952) Barnstorming centre forward formerly with Droylsden, signed by Bob Murphy from Buxton for £500 fee, transferred to Prestwich Heys for £750 fee. Re-signed from Prestwich Heys, transferred to Southport. Later coached at Manchester City Academy and also worked in the U.S.A, South Africa and the Caribbean coaching young footballers. In 1999 he was awarded the M.B.E. by the Queen for his contribution to football and young people in sports.
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Mattie Hughes 2003/04
1
0
 (b. 27th July 1977) Signed from Salford City. Previously with Altrincham F
Robin Hughes 1973/74
1974/75
23
3
 Midfielder signed by Bob Murphy from Buxton, transferred to Gainsborough Trinity
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Billy Hughes 1960/61
1961/62
1962/63
137
62
 (b.Ballymena 9th May 1929 d.2005) Former Larne Town (Ireland) Bolton Wanderers (47-2) and Bournemouth (16-1) right winger signed from Bangor City (Wales). (Rep.Northern Ireland). A very creative goalscorer and provider for centre forwards Harry Gordon and then Harvey McCreadie.
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Gary Hull 1977/78
25
0
 Left back signed by Dick Bate from Sheffield Wednesday (8-0), sacked in 1977 after being sent off in FA Cup tie at Rotherham United. Later played for Buxton
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George Hulley 1929/30
1930/31
12
2
 Signed from Acme FC
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Andy Hulme 2006/07
5
0
 Young left midfielder signed in March 2007 from Oldham Town. A former junior with Tranmere Rovers.
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Fredrick Hulme 1925/26
1926/27
42
8
 unknown
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Phil Hulme 1993/94
1994/95
63
14
 Midfielder signed from Ashton United for £300 fee, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Glossop North End, Royton Town and Avro FC
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Harold Hunt 1924/25
1925/26
13
8
 Signed from Longfield
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Lee Hunt 1993/94
2
0
 unknown
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Hurley 1945/46
1
0
 unknown
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Hurst 1931/32
1
0
 Signed from Oldham Athletic
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Charlie Hurst 1947/48
1
1
 (b. 25th January 1919 d. 23rd January 1999) Hurst was born in Denton, Lancashire and started his football career with Hyde United in the 1930s before playing for Bristol Rovers, Oldham Athletic and Rochdale. The Second World War, which took the best years of his footballing career, saw him serve in the British Army and he was one of the many soldiers rescued during the Dunkirk Evacuation in 1940. After the war had finished he returned to play for Oldham and then Rochdale (4-1) before moving south, ending his footballing career playing for Chelmsford City and Sudbury Town. Hurst became player-manager of Sudbury in the 1950–51 season. He took the team to the final of the Suffolk Senior Cup and third place in the Essex & Suffolk Border League. Hurst was the father of England player and World Cup winner, Geoff Hurst. After finishing playing football he worked as a toolmaker in Essex. He died two days before his 80th birthday in 1999.
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George Hurst 1933/34
30
29
 Former Walsall (11-2), Altrincham, Manchester North End and Stalybridge Celtic centre forward who enjoyed one prolific season with Mossley.
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Graham Hurst 1987/88
1988/89
7
0
 Signed from Rochdale (1-0), transferred to Oldham Town
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Dennis Hutchinson 1963/64
1
0
 Signed from Blackpool on trial
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Ian Hutchinson 2001/02
1
0
 Former Halifax Town (8-1) and Weymouth player signed from Hyde United on trial
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Steven Hutchinson 1993/94
11
0
 Signed from Witton Albion
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Hyde 1953/54
1
0
 unknown
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'Corporal' L Hyde 1927/28
3
0
 Signed from Ladysmith Barracks. also played for Littlemoss and Hurst
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Hyland 1949/50
4
0
 unknown
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Greg Hypolite 1996/97
18
8
 (b.12th december 1968) Quick and skilful winger and scorer of some remarkably spectacular goals signed by Kevan Keelan from Wilmslow Albion, transferred to Caernarfon Town
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