COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS 1919 - 2006

* Pace to Pyke *

Thomas Pace
1920/21
6
0
Signed from Ancoats
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Fazial Page 1981/82
1982/83
1983/84
107
19
Striker signed from Netherfield for a £2,000 fee. Not the prolific scorer it was hoped he would be and was finally released to join Curzon Ashton.
Brother of former Wigan Athletic striker Don Page.
Now a physio for Bolton Wanderers.
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Harold Palmer 1920/21
2
0
Signed from Moss Side
D
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Mike Pamment 1970/71
40
16

(d. 16th July 2006) He was born in May 1945 at Lascelles Hall, and lived at Emley, where he forged a reputation as a forceful footballer.

His goal scoring prowess first became apparent in the old Red Triangle League for juniors.

Playing for Kirkburton, he topped 100 goals in both the 1960-61 and 61-62 seasons, earning places in both the Huddersfield Schools and Red Triangle representative teams.

When he got his chance to impress the England Youth selectors in March 1963, he took it, netting a hat trick at Roehampton, which earned him a cap against Wales.
Later that year, having been signed on amateur forms by Bradford City, he played for them in a League match against Torquay.

Pamment first signed for Emley in 1965, when they were still a Huddersfield District league club, and was their top scorer for five straight seasons, during which time they climbed into the former Yorkshire League and enjoyed two celebrated runs in the old FA Amateur Cup.

Having had trials with Town, Blackburn and Peterborough and played for the FA amateur representative team, he moved to Mossley in 1970 and then played for Bradford Park Avenue and Buxton before returning to Emley in 1973.

By the end of his second spell as a player at the Welfare Ground he had scored more than 300 goals.

He was club coach from 1978-85 and had a stint as caretaker= manager in 1994.

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Derek Panter 1967/68
1
0
Born in Blackpool on 22 November 1943, he started as an amateur with West Bromwich Albion, he moved to Manchester City in August 1962, making a single League appearance. In the 1964-65 season, he was with Torquay United, making 5 League appearances and in July 1965, he joined Southport. Signed from Oswestry Town.
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Parker 1958/59
2
0
unknown
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Gary Parker 1991/92
2
0
Signed from Dukinfield Town
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Arthur Parkes 1930/31
2
0
Signed from Hyde United
D
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Ron Parkes 1952/53
1953/54
1954/55
1955/56
148
45
Stockily built local based winger and a big favourite with the fans during his four seasons with his home town club.
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Parkin 1949/50
1
0
Signed from Mossley Textiles on trial
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Ernie Parkin 1922/23
3
0
Signed from Oldham Athletic
D
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Ian Parrat 1978/79
1
0
Signed from Middlewich Athletic on trial
F
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Harold Partington 1964/65
47
12
unknown
M
John Patterson 1962/63
7
0
Signed from Blackburn Rovers
G
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Kelvin Patterson 1994/95
5
0
Signed from Halifax Town
G
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Rory Patterson 2004/05
7
0
Signed from Radcliffe Borough. Previously with Rochdale (20-0). Former Northern Ireland under 19 International. Later with FC United of Manchester
F
Mark Paver 1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
130
4
Former Stalybridge Celtic central defender signed from Chadderton. Transferred to Witton Albion
D
David Payne 1970/71
1
0
unknown
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H Peach 1926/27
1
0
Previously with Droylsden
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Pearce 1957/58
1
0
unknown
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Pearson 1947/48
1
0
unknown
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Stan Pearson 1973/74
1
0
Signed from Salford Amateurs on trial
F
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Jos Percival 1926/27
1927/28
5
3
unknown
F
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Perkins 1927/28
1
0
unknown
D
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Harold Peters 1931/32
25
2
b.15th March 1903
Former Southport, Altrincham, Chester, Stockport County player later played for Witton Albion and Great Harwood. (d.Salford 1968)
M
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Phillips 1930/31
2
0
unknown
D
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Benny Phillips 1982/83
1983/84
1990/91
1991/92
101
1
Benjamin Phillips was born in Hazel Grove on 9th June 1960. He signed for Crewe Alexandra as a right full back as a teenager in 1977 but was released and signed for Macclesfield Town. Phillips signed for Bury in September 1980 for whom he made 14 appearances in the 1980-81 season.
Upon his release from Bury he signed for Stalybridge Celtic but signed for Mossley in August 1992. He had a successful first season with Mossley and was voted Player of the Year by the supporters. He made 50 appearances scoring 1 goal for Mossley in the 1982-83 season. The following season he made 24 appearances before moving to Witton Albion in the wake of Bob Murphy's departure in December 1983.
He then had spells with Macclesfield Town, Winsford United, Barrow, Buxton and Rossendale United returning to Seel Park under John Cooke in November 1990. He made 21 appearances for Mossley in the 1990-91 season but departed 9 games into the following campaign under Les Sutton and joined Curzon Ashton. He then had spells as assistant manager at Stalybridge Celtic, Congleton Town and Ashton United, and coached Mid-Cheshire League sides Grove United and Bramhall before returning for a third time to Mossley in the summer of 1997 as Manager and bringing with him as assistant former Manchester United and Exeter City player Danny Keough as his assistant. Keough had recently returned from nine years coaching in Germany. The pair took the side to a very unfortunate runners up spot in the NWCL in 1998-99 losing the title in controversial fashion on the last day of the season at Workington, and to the final of the Manchester Premier Cup in 1999-00. Phillips resigned in November 2001 to become manager of Witton Albion and later became assistant manager at Leek Town, Clitheroe and then on returning to Witton Albion
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Dave Phillips 1964/65
1965/66
1966/67
99
1
Defender signed from Macclesfield Town. Brother of Don Phillips
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Don Phillips 1964/65
1965/66
1966/67
1967/68
106
33
Later manager of Glossop. Brother of Dave Phillips
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Ian Phillips 1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
88
4
Solid and reliable former Wythenshawe Amateurs centre half signed from Radcliffe Borough.
His playing career was ended by a horrific leg injury incurred in an FA Cup tie against Gretna.
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James Phillips 1919/20
1920/21
3
0
unknown
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Jonathon Phillips 1997/98
2
0
Signed from Manchester United, transferred to Ashton United
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Mark Phillips 2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
111
15
Impressive central defender signed from Woodley Sports. Previously with Dukinfield Town, Abbey Hey and Curzon Ashton.
Mossley 'Player of the Year' 2002-03. Scored the winning goal in the NWCL Cup Final win over Clitheroe at Bury FC in May 2003. Transferred to Woodley Sports
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Arthur 'Ginger' Phoenix 1936/37
7
0
Former Birmingham City, Barnsley, Exeter City, Wigan Borough, Bath City, Torquay United, Mansfield Town, Racing Club de Paris (France), Shelbourne (Ireland) wing half signed from Ballymena United (Ireland).
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Ally Pickering 2001/02
2002/03
18
1
Albert Gary Pickering was born in Manchester on 22nd June 1967. He began his playing career under former Mossley manager Bob Murphy at Buxton and was later transfered to Rotherham United in 1990 for an £18,000 fee. After making 88 appearances he was transfered to Coventry City for £80,000 in 1993. He made 65 appearances for Coventry before moving to Stoke City for a £280,000 fee in 1996. He made 83 appearances for Stoke before moving to Burnley on a free transfer where he made a further 21 appearances. He then had brief spells with Cambridge United and Chester City before returning to non-league with Hyde United and then Gainsborough Trinity. He joined Mossley as a player in March 2001 and was appointed manager in November 2001 aand led them to their first silverware for 10 years in winning the NWCFL Worthington Trophy beating Clitheroe 2-1 at Bury FC's Gigg Lane. He departed from Seel Park in controversial circumstances in July 2003 and a month later became assistant manager and later manager at Woodley Sports.
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Sean Pickering 1992/93
2002/03
2003/04
29
7
Striker signed from Abbey Hey, transferred to Glossop. Brother of Ally Pickering. Re-signed from Abbey Hey. Transferred to Curzon Ashton after recovering from a broken leg incurred in a home match against Atherton LR.
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David Pickford 1949/50
1950/51
15
4
Signed from Manchester City
F
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Donald Pickford 1950/51
2
0
unknown
G
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Albert Pickles 1934/35
2
0
unknown
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Tommy Pickup 1931/32
38
2
Former Blackburn Rovers, Accrington Stanley winger signed from Great Harwood
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Gary Pierce 1970/71 1986/87
62
0
Gary Pierce was born on the 2nd March 1951 in Bury and played as a junior for both his home town club and Bolton Wanderers before signing for Mossley as a 19 year old in October 1970 when he replaced the twice retired Malcolm Harding in the Mossley goal. He made his debut for the Lilywhites with a nervous display in a 5-3 win at Hyde United on 31st October 1970 and was rarely tested in the next two games, 4-1 and 5-1 wins over Oswestry Town and Burscough respectively, but then kept four clean sheets in the next five games with some brilliant displays.
By now League scouts were flocking to watch him and in his most memorable Mossley game—an FA Trophy tie at Hednesford, he made a string of unbelievable saves as Mossley won 2-0. A performance that persuaded First Division Huddersfield Town to up their interest. Three weeks later and after just 12 games in a Mossley shirt he was transferred to the Terriers for a bargain £2,250 fee. He made 23 first team appearances for Huddersfield before being sold to Wolves for £40,000.
His greatest moment came in the 1974-75 Football League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium when he gave an amazing ‘man of the match’ display on his 23rd birthday to help Wolves beat Manchester City 1-0. He made 40 appearances for Wolves and had later spells with Barnsley (81 appearances) and Blackpool (27 appearances) before returning to non-league with Accrington Stanley, Rossendale United and Chorley.
It was a pleasant surprise when he re-signed for Mossley in the twilight of his career in 1986 and he made 40 appearances for the Lilywhites in the 1986-87 season before retiring from playing.
Gary had a later spell as manager of Netherfield (now Kendal Town) but is now no longer involved in football.
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Joel Pilkington 2005/06
2006/07
79
2
Midfield player signed from Hyde United. Previously with Burnley where he captained their reserve side
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Pilling 1948/49
1
0
unknown
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Vince Pilling 1957/58
25
3
Former Bolton Wanderers (7-0) and Bradford Park Avenue (9-1) wing half signed from Nelson
D
Joe Pinnock 2007-08
1
0
Signed on trial from AFC Emley
D
Platt 1952/53
3
0
unknown
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Martin Platt 1991/92
5
1
Signed from Salford City
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Tommy Platt 1930/31
1931/32
35
10
unknown
F
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Jack Platts 1922/23
26
0
Signed from Macclesfield
D
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Jack Platts 1928/29
2
1
Signed from Huddersfield Town
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Keith Podmore 1954/55
1955/56
18
7
Young centre forward signed from Manchester City
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Pogson 1938/39
15
1
unknown
D
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Neil Pointon 2002/03
15
1
Vastly experienced left back signed from Retford United where he was player-manager. Previously played for Scunthorpe United (185-3), Everton (126-5), Manchester City (90-2), Oldham Athletic (104-5), Heart of Midlothian (Scotland) (78-3), Walsall (73-0), Chesterfield (11-0) and player-manager with Hednesford Town. Retired 2003.
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Pollitt 1958/59
6
0
unknown
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Harry Pollitt  1972/73
1973/74
1974/75
1975/76
1976/77
1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
333
11
Harry Pollitt was recommended by the then Mossley scout Bob Murphy to manager George Sievwright in early 1973. The young defender was at the time playing amateur football for Newton Heath Catholic Club but Murphy rightly believed that the talented but raw 22 year old would be able to make what was in retrospect a massive step up to the Northern Premier League.
Harry made his Mossley debut in a 2-1 Reporter Floodlit Cup game against Stalybridge Celtic at Seel Park on 5th March 1973, but didn’t make his NPL debut until 14th April in a 0-0 draw at Skelmersdale United.
When regular centre half Eric Brodie was suspended early the following season Harry was called into action again and gave some impressive performances, so much so that when Brodie returned he was moved to midfield allowing Harry to continue at centre back alongside the slightly more experienced Tony Steenson.
He remained an ever present in the 73-74 season and the following term was switched to full back and proved more than able at both right and left back. The 1976-77 season saw Harry rewarded for some outstanding performances when he was voted supporters Player of the Year as he moved back to the centre of defence partnering the experienced Albert Jackson.
Harry was then a key member of the side that swept all before them to win the NPL League and Cup double in 1978-79 and the League again the following season and he also appeared in the Mossley team that played Dagenham at Wembley in the 1980 FA Trophy Final which was to be his last Mossley appearance as he retired from competitive football following the final.
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Jack Pollitt 1961/62
3
0
Former Bury (4-0), Accrington Stanley (3-1) and Rochdale (6-1) player signed from Stalybridge Celtic
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Alec Poole 1932/33
42
2
Former Blackburn Rovers player signed from Stalybridge Celtic. Team captain 1932-33.
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Phil Porter 1999/00
2000/01
30
1
Diminutive right back signed from Chorley, previously with Atherton LR, Salford City, Chorley, Atherton Collieries and Caernarfon Town.
Transferred to Ramsbottom United.
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Adam Potts 1996/97
3
0
Goalkeeper signed from Haslingden, transferred to Bacup Borough
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Powell 1958/59
7
0
unknown
D
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David 'Dai' Powell 1962/63
18
1
b.19th January 1935 Swansea
Full back signed from Rochdale (76-1) (rep.British Police)
D
Mike Power 1986/87
11
2
Former Stockport County (71-16) striker signed from Northwich Victoria
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Mark Pownall 1989/90
1
0
Signed from Springhead on trial
F
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Powner 1964/65
6
1
unknown
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Poyner 1950/51
2
0
unknown
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Joseph Prenton 1927/28
3
0
unknown
G
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Price 1936/37
2
1
unknown
F
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John Price 1971/72
1972/73
69
1
Versatile right sided player signed from Chamber Colliery, transferred to Radcliffe Borough
D
Robert Price 1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
95
0
Central defender signed from Oldham Athletic. Later a physio with Liverpool FC
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Pridgeon 1927/28
4
1
Signed from Ashton National
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Prince 1933/34
3
0
unknown
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Phil Pritchard 1985/86
12
0
Former Stoke City and Southend United (9-0) goalkeeper signed from Stafford Rangers on loan
G
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Nathan Proctor 1977/78
5
0
Goalkeeper signed from Skegness Town as cover for John Fitton, transferred back to Skegness Town
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Brian Prolze 1954/55
16
4
Former Crewe Alexandra (1-0) player signed from Altrincham after a lengthy spell at Moss Lane.
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Andy Proudlove 1972/73
10
1
Former Reading (5-0) midfield player signed from Buxton. Later played for Sheffield Wednesday (15-0), Norwich City (1-0), Hereford United (11-0) and Port Vale (5-0)
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Pye 1938/39
28
4
unknown
M
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Joseph Pyke
1922/23
4
0
Signed from Macclesfield
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