Salter to Szabo

Signed by Jason Beckford from Witton Albion. Previously with Woodley Sports, Atherton LR, Trafford, Hyde United and Droylsden. Transferred to Woodley Sports. Later with warrington Town.

Signed from Bacup Borough

Powerful and commanding centre half who had spells with Blackpool and Workington and was signed by Bob Murphy from Southport for a £1,050 fee in November 1979. Played in Mossley's 1980 'Wembley' team (Rep NPL XI). Emigrated to South Africa in 1981.

Signed from Rochdale

Veteran centre half signed from Great Harwood Town who was undoubtedly past his best when Kevan Keelan signed him midway through the 1996-97 season. Released after a nightmare display in a 5-0 Floodlit Trophy defeat at Vauxhall Motors and he then joined Curzon Ashton.

Inside forward signed by Don Wilson from Ashton United where he wasa a prolific scorer but had a disappointing spell at Mossley before returning to Ashton United.

Former Darlington (67-0), Chelsea (52-0), Crystal Palace (59-0) and Chester (67-3) centre half signed from Hyde United

Creative midfield player signed by Bryan Griffiths from Marine, transferred to Knowsley United. Later with Bangor City.

Signed from Manchester City on trial

Centre half signed from Everton, transferred to North Trafford

Signed from Droylsden

Tricky winger signed by Brian Grundy from Witton Albion, transferred to Witton Albion. Later with Glossop North End

Former Droylsden midfielder signed from Accrington Stanley, transferred to Warrington Town for a £200 fee after failing to settle. Later with Curzon Ashton and Springhead

Graham Schofield began his playing career as an apprentice professional at Oldham Athletic and graduated through to their Reserve side. Considered a little on the short side for a central defender at just 5’9” he was however known to have excellent vision and was as good in the air as players several inches taller. A broken leg incurred at Oldham saw him released from the cash strapped Latics and offered a chance at recovery by Mossley manager Don Wilson. Eight months after the injury he was making a training comeback only to break the same leg again in a training accident. Yet another comeback was thwarted by a separate freak injury to the same leg before Graham finally made his Mossley debut, a full three years after initially signing, in a 0-0 draw at Scarborough in August 1974. He was an instant hit partnering Tony Steenson in the heart of the Mossley defence as the team climbed to their highest position so far, 6th, in the NPL and enjoyed good runs in both the FA Cup (4th Qualifying Round) and FA Trophy (3rd Round). Graham was a big favourite with the fans and gave confident displays week in week out. Mossley were playing an away NPL Cup tie at Runcorn when Schofield tangled with Runcorn striker Barry Whitbread and Schofield didn’t get back up. Mossley’s worst fears were realised when it was discovered that he had fractured the same leg and this time his career was over at just 24 years of age. Oldham provided the Seel Park opposition in a benefit game on Graham’s behalf and he was deservedly voted Player of the Year by the fans but that was small consolation for one of Mossley’s brightest prospects whose career was ended by such unlucky identical injuries.

Brother of Bobby Scholes

Former Oldham Athletic, Walsall, Mid-Rhondda United and Hurst centre forward signed from Stalybridge Celtic. Later with Accrington Stanley and Ashton National

Defender signed by Chris Willcock in August 2009 from Witton Albion. Previously with Stoke City. Transferred to Kidsgrove Athletic in October 2009

Strong and skilful forward who lacked pace signed from Castleton Gabriels, transferred to Accrington Stanley for a £350 fee

Signed from Bury (9-2) on loan. Previously with Manchester City (24-3) and Stoke City (20-2). Later with Buxton.

(b.4th August 1900) (d.1981)
Former Carluke Rovers, Bury, King's Park, Workington, Fulham (1-0), Lytham, Stockport County (33-10), Crewe Alexandra (73-41) and Wigan Borough (27-11) inside forward who also had spells with Stalybridge Celtic, Hurst, Buxton, Darwen, Bacup Borough and Droylsden. Returned to Mossley as club trainer in 1936-7.

Former Stafford Rangers full back signed frrom Rochdale (20-0) on loan

(b 20th May 1895) Veteran former long serving Bolton Wanderers (337-4) centre half capped six times by England between 1923 and 1929. Played in the famous 1923 FA Cup Final when Bolton beat West Ham United 2-0 (d.1971)

Signed from Bradford Parish and played 1 game in the Manchester Senior Cup Final of 1971. Re-signed from Droylsden in the 1972-73 season and was Mossley's top scorer in 1973-4 before returning to Droylsden

Journeyman goalkeeper signed from Altrincham on loan. Re-signed from Altrincham, transferred to WItton Albion. Re-signed from Clitheroe, transferred to Clitheroe (Rep.British Fire Brigade). Played for a record number of clubs, in fact practically every non-league club in the north west. Later goalkeeper coach at Stalybridge Celtic and Altrincham

(b.1900 Tintwistle)
Dynamic inside forward signed from Barton BSC who was transferred to Birmingham City (5-0). Later played for Chesterfield (22-7) and Stourbridge. Re-signed from Stalybridge Celtic

Signed from Radcliffe Borough but returned after a disappointing brief spell.

Signed from Oldham Hulmians

A skilful and dominating centre half Jack Shaw originally signed for Mossley in August 1936 after earlier spells with Oldham Athletic, Blackpool and Lytham. After making 44 appearances in the 1936-37 season Shaw returned to League football and had spells with Birmingham City and Watford during the War before returning to Mossley in 1946. He made 50 appearances that season and was to continue as the first name on the team sheet for the next five years until his retirement from football in May 1951. Shaw was presented with a clock by Mossley AFC Chairman George Clayton upon his retirement from playing. Shaw was a legend during his time at Mossley and in one famous incident scored a goal by dribbling through the entire Witton Albion team before shooting a great goal. Shaw had starred in the 1949-50 FA Cup run and such was his influence that despite suffering from a severe bout of flu he played in the FA Cup 2nd Round replay against Nuneaton Borough. In all Jack Shaw made 238 appearances for Mossley.

Young attacking midfielder signed by Jason Beckford from Huddersfield Town in August 2005. Transfrerred to New Mills. Re-signed by Chris WIllcock in October 2009. Transferred to Trafford in December 2009

Signed from Crompton Athletic

Signed from Carrbrook

Signed from Nuneaton Borough

Darren started his footballing career at Leeds United as an apprentice. His brother John was at the club. After he was released he quit playing football for a time. In the 1987/88 season he joined Mossley but after a brief unsuccessful spell he moved to Curzon Ashton. In the summer of 1992 he signed up for Winsford United and the 1992-93 season will go down in Winsford folklore as Mike McKenzie's men won an astonishing five trophies - the NPL Challenge Cup, NPL President's Cup, Cheshire Senior Cup, Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup and NPL Runners Up Cup. Winsford also finished second to Southport and their points total is a record for the most points accrued without winning the title. The team included Wayne Collins who joined Crewe at the end of the season, and Jon Whitney who joined Huddersfield Town
Darren was another of the players to move into professional football, and at the age of 25 he joined Barnsley (171-5) for a reported £10,000 fee before moving to Wigan Athletic (71-4) on a free transfer and then Oldham Athletic (88-3). Later with Clyde and St Johnstone. Then joint manager of Barrow from 2007.

Former Coventry City and Altrincham goalkeeper considered to be the best in the Northern Premier League when Bob Murphy signed him from Macclesfield Town as part of deal that also brought Tibor Szabo to Seel Park for a total of £2,500 early in the 1980-81 season. After a shaky start as he attempted to oust long serving John Fitton he eventually settled down to give some stunning displays and many condider him to have been Mossley's best ever keeper. He returned to Macclesfield Town at the end of the 1982-83 season. (Rep. NPL XI)

Speedy right winger Lee Shillito was signed by Jason Beckford from Conference North side Leigh RMI where he earned a reputation as a direct and skilful goal provider. Shillito was previously with Altrincham, where he graduated through their youth team, and Trafford. Released in January 2007. Later with Chorley.

Previously played for Shirebrook, Birmingham City, Blackpool (36-0), Reading (2-0) and Oldham Athletic (40-0)

b.Iran
Very skilful and tricky midfielder signed by Dick Bate from Buxton, transferred to New Mills. Returned to Iran and represented Iran v Syria and China in the 1980 Asian games in Kuwait. Later part of a consortium that had a failed attempt to buy Everton FC.

Signed from Goole Town, transferred to Goole Town. Previously with Leeds United as a junior.

Former Ton Pentre and Birmingham City winger transferred to Rochdale (23-3). Later with Barry Town (d.1994)

Very experienced and well travelled goalkeeper who played for Bolton Wanderers (137-0), Sunderland (167-0), Port Vale (81-0), Stoke City (20-0), Manchester City (6-0), Blackpool (110-0), Stockport County (21-0), and Hartlepool United (11-0) signed from West Bromwich Albion, transferred to Carlisle United (24-0). Later with Chester City (9-0).

Former Accrington Stanley, Altrincham and Droylsden centre half signed by Benny Phillips from Ashton United. Retired through injury 1998

The delightfully named George Edgar Smollett Sievwright was born in Broughty Ferry, Scotland on 10th September 1937 and signed for Dundee United from his local junior club Broughty Ferry Athletic in 1957. A physical combative hard as nails wing half, he was signed by Oldham Athletic for a £500 fee in the summer of 1963 and made 37 appearances for the Latics scoring 4 goals in the 1963-64 season.
At the end of that season he was released to join Tranmere Rovers but spent the year playing for their reserve side in the Cheshire League. He then moved to Rochdale where he was able to get back into League football making 32 appearances scoring 1 goal in the 1965-66 season.
Sievwright then spent the next six years with Macclesfield Town and played for them firstly in the Cheshire League and then the Northern Premier League also appearing in the inaugural 1970 FA Trophy final gaining a winners medal as Macc beat Telford United at Wembley Stadium.
Following Don Wilson's resignation as Mossley manager in November 1972 Sievwright applied for the position and became a shock appointment as everyone outside of the boardroom believed that midfield maestro Lennie Dickenson would get the job. Dickenson left the club as a result and the Saddleworth based Sievwright spent the next few months dismantling Wilson's team and replacing them with an odd-ball assortment of failed ex League club apprentices and unsuccessful local non-league players. After having just two managers in the previous fifteen years Sievwright's stay was to be comparatively short and he was dismissed to cheers of relief from the fans following a 3-0 defeat at Fleetwood on 27th January 1974. He had been appointed as a player manager but in 14 months in charge he made only 2 appearances in the team.
Sievwright had a later equally unsuccessful spell in charge at Stalybridge Celtic.

Signed from Macclesfield

Midfield player signed by George Sievwright from Rochdale (1-1), transferred to Whitworth Valley

Versatile former Macclesfield Town and Bury player signed by Brian Grundy from Congleton Town

Signed from Southport (15-1). Ex Blackburn Rovers winger. Transferred to Lancaster City (d.1978)

Signed from Ashton United on trial

Signed from East Manchester, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Glossop North End

b. Liverpool 3rd August 1949. Stylish 6’3” centre forward Leopold Skeete began his football career with Burscough and then Ellesmere Port Town before signing as a professional with Rochdale in 1973.
He was leading scorer for Rochdale in the 1973-74 season before a change in management at Spotland saw him left out of the side and available for loan. That loan arrangement saw Leo arrive at Seel Park in January 1975. Leo had scored 15 goals in 40 Rochdale games. He then scored 15 goals in 18 games before the 74/75 season’s close and struck up an almost instant understanding with fellow front man Dave Moore.
He was signed on a permanent basis in August 1974 and moved to live in Oldham and work for Club President Ronnie Ward’s Engineering company Weldem Ltd. In Mossley.
After scoring 20 goals in 58 appearances the following season, in 1976-77 Leo broke the Club’s post war scoring record, netting 45 goals in 60 appearances. His partnership with Moore yielding an incredible 77 goals that season.
1977/78 saw Leo win the first of two successive Mossley ‘Player of the Year’ awards while scoring 26 goals in 57 games. 1978-79 saw ’the dusky destroyer’ lead from the front as Mossley won the Northern Premier League and Cup double in superb style, scoring 26 goals in 53 games and was team captain as Mossley retained the League title in 1979-80 and reached Wembley in the FA Trophy. He scored 29 goals in 55 appearances that season and 19 in 42 in 1980-81. He won representative honours with the NPL and was named in the England Semi Pro squad in 1980.
The 1982-83 season was to be his last at Mossley as he scored 7 goals in 14 games before a £3,500 move to Runcorn where he again won the NPL title. He ended his playing career two seasons later with Altrincham.
Leo made a total of 350 appearances for Mossley scoring 174 goals. He is second only to his former team-mate Dave Moore in Mossley’s all time scorers list.
Nowadays Leo, now aged 59, lives back in his native Liverpool where he is a company director and is also an Everton season ticket holder.

Powerful centre forward signed from South Liverpool, chances were limited due to being understudy to his elder brother Leo, transferred to Glossop. Later with Runcorn, Witton Albion and Southport.

Signed by Jason Beckford from Manchester City. Previously with Glasgow Celtic (Rep. Scotland Schoolboys)

Signed from unknown FC (Malaysia)

Versatile former Bolton Wanderers (2-0), Wigan Athletic, Prague (Australia) and Stalybridge Celtic player signed by Bob Murphy from Buxton, transferred to Droylsden. Re-signed from Droylsden, transferred to Frickley Athletic. Later manager of Droylsden, Frickley Athletic and Goole Town and chief scout for Leeds United. Was capped twice by Australia v North Korea in 1966 World Cup qualifier and a friendly against Cambodia.

Former Manchester City and Rochdale (7-1) midfield player signed from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to North Trafford

Signed from Hyde United. Transferred to Chester

Hard tackling full back signed by Bob Murphy from Connellys, transferred to Hyde United

Signed from Runcorn. Transferred to Droylsden

Right wing back signed from Atherton LR, transferred to Atherton LR

Young striker signed from Hyde United, transferred to Trafford. Mossley's top scorer 1997-8

Signed from Mossley Amateurs on trial

Signed by Howard Wilkinson from Retford Town, transferred to Retford Town. His only goal for Mossley was a spectacular 30 yard winner at Wigan Athletic

Signed from Wigan Athletic on trial

Former Birmingham City goalkeeper signed from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic and then Buxton and Altrincham. Later manager of Stalybridge Celtic and coach in Saudi Arabia and Iceland

Began his career with Adelphi Lads Club before signing for Manchester City where he scored 75 goals in 166 appearances at inside forward. He was transferred to Chesterfield for £5,000 in 1951 and made 250 appearances scoring 97goals and he is 3rd in Chesterfield's all time goalscoring list. Noticable for having a withered arm, but he was apparently shot on military service in South Africa and part of his hand was subsequently amputated. Had a brief but dramatic 9 game spell at Mossley before moving to Hyde United and later Prestwich Heys.

Signed from Altrincham. Later manager of Altrincham Reserves

Former Oldham Athletic player signed from Hyde United

Sheffield based Ian Smith was signed by Dick Bate from Yorkshire League side Mexborough Town Athletic in September 1977 making his debut as a substitute for Dick Bate’s side in a 2-0 League Cup defeat by Lancaster on 30th September 1977. Hampered by injury, the young striker hardly set the world on fire in his early Mossley appearances, in fact, his unorthodox appearance and a lazy eye made him a fans scapegoat in Bate’s less than successful side. Bate was sacked at the beginning of January 1978, just prior the away game at unbeaten League leaders Boston United. With trainer Bernard Keeley and captain Leo Skeete in temporary charge of the team. Mossley weren’t given any hope of success at Boston but Smith stole the show running 3/4 the length of the pitch to score a last minute winner against all the odds. He finished the season with 10 goals.
The following season playing in a 4-2-4 formation under Bob Murphy - Smith, playing alongside Skeete, Davey Moore and Eamonn O’Keefe caused havoc in opponents defences throughout a superb season that saw Mossley win the Northern Premier League and Cup double with Smith netting 38 goals. The following season saw more of the same as the livewire right sided striker bagged a further 31 goals as Mossley retained the NPL title and reached the final of the FA Trophy at Wembley where he scored Mossley’s goal in the unlucky final defeat. He was then selected to play for the England Semi Pro side in a four nation tournament in Italy where he played against Italy and Scotland before being transferred to Scarborough for a £9,000 fee in the summer of 1980. Smith later played for Matlock Town and Alfreton Town and is now involved in coaching youngsters in the Sheffield area.

Signed from Linthwaite on trial

Signed from Oldham Athletic

Central defender Jonathon Smith was signed by Jason Beckford from Conference North club Barrow in December 2006. Born in Darwen, Smith began his non league career with his hometown club Darwen in the North West Counties League. He then moved into the Unibond League with Great Harwood Town before joining Accrington Stanley in the summer of 1999. He was a regular for Stanley before joining Barrow on loan in August 2004. He was recalled from his second month's loan by Accrington in early September '04. Smith was released by Accrington Stanley in May 2005 and soon after signed for Barrow on a permanent basis. Also went to Radcliffe Borough on a months loan in February 2006. Later with Fleetwood Town and Clitheroe.

Signed from Oldham Athletic

Signed from Portsmouth on trial

Signed from Micklehurst United

Signed from Hartford Old Works

Signed from Glossop on trial

Signed from Rossendale United

Signed from Manchester United

Former Halifax Town and Rochdale (4-1) centre forward signed from Lancaster City

Former Blackpool, Bacup Borough, Hull City, Elgin City (Scotland), Aldershot (4-0), Gillingham (134-27), Accrington Stanley (54-13) and Wrexham (38-4) forward signed from Chorley. Later manager of Great Harwood, Horwich RMI and assistant manager of Luton Town and youth coach at Blackpool

Merseyside based defender Tom Spearritt was signed by Chris Willcock in October 2009 from Chorley. He began his career as a youngster with Wigan Athletic, He then played for Southport, Runcorn Halton, Warrington Town, Witton Albion, Cammell Laird, Colwyn Bay, and Chorley. He has been team captain with most of his previous clubs. Released in January 2010 and joined Prescot Cables.

Signed from Oldham Hulmians

Brother of Herbert Spiby. Transferred to Port Vale. Re-signed from Port Vale

Brother of Eddie Spiby

Former Halifax Town (41-1), Stockport County (25-1) and Rochdale (1-1) winger signed by Bob Murphy from Runcorn. Transferred to Daisy Hill

Signed from Oldham Athletic

Signed from Morecambe

Diminutive full back signed by Keith Hicks from Oldham Town, transferred to Cheadle Town. Son of 1989-1991 Mossley Chairman John Stanley

Signed from Oldham Athletic on loan. Later with Stalybridge Celtic

Tony Steenson began his playing career with Salford Amateurs in the late 1960's signing for Mossley under Don Wilson in November 1972. Wilson resigned within a week of Steenson's arrival and he didn't settle under replacement George Sievwright and returned to Salford but re-signed in August 1973. He spent the next two seasons as an almost ever present at the hear of the Mossley defence but left in September 1975 to join Hyde United having made 133 appearances and scoring 4 goals. He had a long career with Hyde. He returned to Mossley as assistant manager to Brian Grundy in August 1984 and following Grundy's dismissal at the end of October 1984 Steenson was appointed manager. His stay in charge was brief when he made himself unavailable to attend a home League Cup match against Goole Town that Mossley lost on 17th December 1984 and was in-gloriously sacked along with his assistant Peter Mayo two days later. Steenson's later involvement in football consisted of arranging celebrity matches.

b.24th February 1924
Highly rated inside forward previously with Blackburn Rovers (13-1) and Accrington Stanley

Signed from Radcliffe Borough, transferred to Radcliffe Borough

Signed from Newton Heath Loco

Signed from Cheadle Rovers on trial

Signed from Hadfield

Young goalkeeper signed from Bury

Goalkeeper signed from Trafford as cover for Tommy Allen (Rep.British Fire Brigade)

Signed from Makbar Social

Rugged forward signed from Dukinfield Town, transferred to Hyde United. Re-signed from Ashton United, transferred to Prestwich Heys

Signed from ICI Blackley, transferred to Ashton United. Later with Frickley Athletic and Belden

Signed from Salford Central. Transferred to Ashton National for a £50 fee. Re-signed from Ashton National. Transferred to New Mills.
Mossley team captain 1925-26.

Former Swindon Town (218-39), Manchester City (357-47), Burnley (51-0), Blackpool (3-0) and Stockport County (87-6) star and Stockport County manager famously signed for one game against Crewe Alexandra in 1980 FA Cup. (Rep.England 8 caps)

(b.30/07/1915) Centre forward signed from Sedgeley Park. Transferred to Leeds United (3-1). Played with with Exeter City (14-3) and Bournemouth following WWII. Later a coach with Altona City in Melbourne, Australia.

Former Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers (15-1) and Rochdale (3-0) centre half signed from Buxton, transferred to Buxton.
Son of former Sheffield Wednesday & England player Peter Swan

Former Oldham Athletic (42-2) and Bury (2-0) winger signed by Bob Murphy from Rochdale (17-0), transferred to Witton Albion. Later with Droylsden.

Signed from North Trafford on trial

Bradford born of Hungarian parents, Tibor Szabo graduated through Bradford City's junior teams and made 12 first team appearances before his release in 1979, whereupon he signed for Macclesfield Town.
He began to make a name for himself as a quality forward with Macc' and was considered an excellent signing when he arrived at Bob Murphy's Mossley, along with goalkeeper Mike Sherlock, in a deal that cost Mossley a total of £2,000 in August 1980.
He and Sherlock took a little while to settle in the team but Mossley fans began to realise that they had a quality player when he scored a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Grantham in November of that year.
Never a prolific scorer Tibor more often popped up with the vital goal and he netted 14 goals that season and proved to be an able provider for fellow strikers Leo Skeete and Dave Moore and later Phil Derbyshire and Billy Hughes. The following season saw him score 12 and then 17 in the 1982-83 season as he completed three seasons with a Mossley side that had finished Northern Premier League runners up in three successive years.
His last full season 1983-84 was a traumatic one for Mossley as five years of unparalleled success came to an end with an almighty bump but Tibor was top scorer with 15 goals and shared the 'Player of the Year' award with Jimmy O'Connor before being transferred to Gainsborough Trinity at the end of the season. He re-signed from Gainsborough Trinity on loan the following season and scored 3 goals in 7 appearances before moving to Goole Town. Mossley re-signed him for a third time, from Goole, in the 1985-86 season but after 2 goals in 5 appearances he moved to Morecambe and later played for Buxton.

Gavin Salmon	2004/05	17	1	Signed by Jason Beckford from Witton Albion. Previously with Woodley Sports, Atherton LR, Trafford, Hyde United and Droylsden. Transferred to Woodley Sports. Later with warrington Town.	F
Salter	1934/35	3	1	Signed from Bacup Borough	F	-
John Salter	1979/80 1980/81	73	6	Powerful and commanding centre half who had spells with Blackpool and Workington and was signed by Bob Murphy from Southport for a £1,050 fee in November 1979. Played in Mossley's 1980 'Wembley' team (Rep NPL XI). Emigrated to South Africa in 1981.	D
Samuels	1946/47	13	0	unknown	D	-
Ray Samways	1964/65	10	0	Signed from Rochdale	D	-
Graham Sanders	1996/97	6	0	Veteran centre half signed from Great Harwood Town who was undoubtedly past his best when Kevan Keelan signed him midway through the 1996-97 season. Released after a nightmare display in a 5-0 Floodlit Trophy defeat at Vauxhall Motors and he then joined Curzon Ashton.	D	-
Roy Sanders	1926/27	2	0	unknown	G	-
Alan Sanderson	1970/71	7	1	Inside forward signed by Don Wilson from Ashton United where he wasa a prolific scorer but had a disappointing spell at Mossley before returning to Ashton United.	F
Jack Sandiford	1920/21	2	0	unknown	D	-
Arthur Sargeant	1920/21	2	0	unknown	M	-
Jack Saunders	1960/61 1961/62 1962/63	100	1	Former Darlington (67-0), Chelsea (52-0), Crystal Palace (59-0) and Chester (67-3) centre half signed from Hyde United	D
Ken Saunders	1945/46	33	6	unknown	M	-
Kenny Saunders	1989/90	28	3	Creative midfield player signed by Bryan Griffiths from Marine, transferred to Knowsley United. Later with Bangor City.	M
Savage	1962/63	1	0	Signed from Manchester City on trial	D	-
Andy Savage	1990/91 1991/92	25	0	Centre half signed from Everton, transferred to North Trafford	D
Saxon	1926/27	1	0	Signed from Droylsden	D	-
Kevin Scarborough	1983/84 1984/85	16	3	Tricky winger signed by Brian Grundy from Witton Albion, transferred to Witton Albion. Later with Glossop North End	F
Schofield	1926/27 1927/28	2	0	unknown	-	-
Darren Schofield	1992/93	1	0	Former Droylsden midfielder signed from Accrington Stanley, transferred to Warrington Town for a £200 fee after failing to settle. Later with Curzon Ashton and Springhead	M	-
Graham Schofield	1974/75	55	1	Graham Schofield began his playing career as an apprentice professional at Oldham Athletic and graduated through to their Reserve side. Considered a little on the short side for a central defender at just 5’9” he was however known to have excellent vision and was as good in the air as players several inches taller. A broken leg incurred at Oldham saw him released from the cash strapped Latics and offered a chance at recovery by Mossley manager Don Wilson. Eight months after the injury he was making a training comeback only to break the same leg again in a training accident. Yet another comeback was thwarted by a separate freak injury to the same leg before Graham finally made his Mossley debut, a full three years after initially signing, in a 0-0 draw at Scarborough in August 1974. He was an instant hit partnering Tony Steenson in the heart of the Mossley defence as the team climbed to their highest position so far, 6th, in the NPL and enjoyed good runs in both the FA Cup (4th Qualifying Round) and FA Trophy (3rd Round). Graham was a big favourite with the fans and gave confident displays week in week out. Mossley were playing an away NPL Cup tie at Runcorn when Schofield tangled with Runcorn striker Barry Whitbread and Schofield didn’t get back up. Mossley’s worst fears were realised when it was discovered that he had fractured the same leg and this time his career was over at just 24 years of age. Oldham provided the Seel Park opposition in a benefit game on Graham’s behalf and he was deservedly voted Player of the Year by the fans but that was small consolation for one of Mossley’s brightest prospects whose career was ended by such unlucky identical injuries.	D
Jim Scholes	1933/34	17	0	Brother of Bobby Scholes	D	-
Bobby Scholes	1933/34	50	10	Former Oldham Athletic, Walsall, Mid-Rhondda United and Hurst centre forward signed from Stalybridge Celtic. Later with Accrington Stanley and Ashton National	F	-
Dan Schwarz	2009/10	9	0	Defender signed by Chris Willcock in August 2009 from Witton Albion. Previously with Stoke City. Transferred to Kidsgrove Athletic in October 2009	D
Darren Scott	1987/88	29	8	Strong and skilful forward who lacked pace signed from Castleton Gabriels, transferred to Accrington Stanley for a £350 fee	F
Ian Scott	1992/93	1	0	Signed from Bury (9-2) on loan. Previously with Manchester City (24-3) and Stoke City (20-2). Later with Buxton.	M
Jim Scullion	1932/33 1933/34 1936/37	61	45	(b.4th August 1900) (d.1981) Former Carluke Rovers, Bury, King's Park, Workington, Fulham (1-0), Lytham, Stockport County (33-10), Crewe Alexandra (73-41) and Wigan Borough (27-11) inside forward who also had spells with Stalybridge Celtic, Hurst, Buxton, Darwen, Bacup Borough and Droylsden. Returned to Mossley as club trainer in 1936-7.	F
Anthony Seddon	1974/75	1	0	unknown	D	-
David Seddon	1973/74	1	0	Former Stafford Rangers full back signed frrom Rochdale (20-0) on loan	D
James Seddon	1933/34 1934/35	2	0	(b 20th May 1895) Veteran former long serving Bolton Wanderers (337-4) centre half capped six times by England between 1923 and 1929. Played in the famous 1923 FA Cup Final when Bolton beat West Ham United 2-0 (d.1971)	D
Rod Seddon	1970/71 1972/73 1973/74	73	32	Signed from Bradford Parish and played 1 game in the Manchester Senior Cup Final of 1971. Re-signed from Droylsden in the 1972-73 season and was Mossley's top scorer in 1973-4 before returning to Droylsden	F
Peter Sedgewick	1936/37	3	0	Signed from Lytham	M	-
Danny Self	2008/09	19	4	Attacking m idfielder signed by Chris Willcock in October 2008 from FC United of Manchester. Was previously with Vodkat NWC League side Maine Road and earlier with Manchester League sides Wythenshawe Amateurs and Springhead. After some impressive performances for Mossley he disappointingly returned to Maine Road.	M
Ian Senior	1983/84 1984/85 1996/97	13	0	Journeyman goalkeeper signed from Altrincham on loan. Re-signed from Altrincham, transferred to WItton Albion. Re-signed from Clitheroe, transferred to Clitheroe (Rep.British Fire Brigade). Played for a record number of clubs, in fact practically every non-league club in the north west. Later goalkeeper coach at Stalybridge Celtic and Altrincham	G	-
Steve Settle	2009/10	43	6	Attacking midfielder signed by Chris Willcock from Leigh Genesis in September 2009. Began his career with Atherton LR before joining Leigh RMI where he played at Conference level. He left to join Witton Albion in 2007 but returned after a few months at WIncham Park to play for the newly rebranded Leigh Genesis.	M	-
Shackley	1945/46	1	0	unknown	-	-
Frank_Sharp_____________	1919/20 1920/21 1921/22 1926/27	60	28	(b.1900 Tintwistle) Dynamic inside forward signed from Barton BSC who was transferred to Birmingham City (5-0). Later played for Chesterfield (22-7) and Stourbridge. Re-signed from Stalybridge Celtic	F
Andrew Sharpe	1986/87	6	0	Signed from Radcliffe Borough but returned after a disappointing brief spell.	F	-
Shaw	1945/46	1	1	unknown	F	-
Charles Shaw	1934/35	1	0	unknown	D	-
Colin Shaw	1963/64	7	0	unknown	G	-
Fred Shaw	1936/37	1	0	Signed from Oldham Hulmians	D	-
Jack Shaw	1936/37 1946/47 1947/48 1948/49 1949/50 1950/51	282	3	A skilful and dominating centre half Jack Shaw originally signed for Mossley in August 1936 after earlier spells with Oldham Athletic, Blackpool and Lytham. After making 44 appearances in the 1936-37 season Shaw returned to League football and had spells with Birmingham City and Watford during the War before returning to Mossley in 1946. He made 50 appearances that season and was to continue as the first name on the team sheet for the next five years until his retirement from football in May 1951. Shaw was presented with a clock by Mossley AFC Chairman George Clayton upon his retirement from playing. Shaw was a legend during his time at Mossley and in one famous incident scored a goal by dribbling through the entire Witton Albion team before shooting a great goal. Shaw had starred in the 1949-50 FA Cup run and such was his influence that despite suffering from a severe bout of flu he played in the FA Cup 2nd Round replay against Nuneaton Borough. In all Jack Shaw made 238 appearances for Mossley.	D
Joe Shaw	2005/06 2006/07 2009/10	87	10	Young attacking midfielder signed by Jason Beckford from Huddersfield Town in August 2005. Transfrerred to New Mills. Re-signed by Chris WIllcock in October 2009. Transferred to Trafford in December 2009	M
Samuel Shaw	1931/32	2	0	Signed from Crompton Athletic	G	-
Samuel Shaw	1946/47	1	0	unknown	-	-
Steve Shaw	1992/93	9	0	Signed from Buxton	D	-
Steve Sheil 'Sas'	2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08	189	20	Left sided central defender or wing back Steve Sheil signed for Mossley in February 2003 from Flixton having done the 2002 pre season at Mossley before signing for the Manchester club. Began his career as a junior with Blackpool and Rotherham United before moving into non league as a 17 year old with Droylsden. He then had spells with Curzon Ashton and Ramsbottom United. He soon became an essential member of the Mossley set up and was a popular winner of the supporters Player of the Year award in Mossley's promotion winning 2003/04 season. Moved to Curzon Ashton for the 2007/08 season but returned to Mossley in October 2007. Later with Bucup Borough	D
George Shelley	1926/27 1927/28	5	0	Signed from Carrbrook	D	-
Cyril Shepherd	1950/51	3	2	Signed from Nuneaton Borough	F	-
Darren Sheridan	1987/88	6	0	Darren started his footballing career at Leeds United as an apprentice. His brother John was at the club. After he was released he quit playing football for a time. In the 1987/88 season he joined Mossley but after a brief unsuccessful spell he moved to Curzon Ashton. In the summer of 1992 he signed up for Winsford United and the 1992-93 season will go down in Winsford folklore as Mike McKenzie's men won an astonishing five trophies - the NPL Challenge Cup, NPL President's Cup, Cheshire Senior Cup, Mid-Cheshire Senior Cup and NPL Runners Up Cup. Winsford also finished second to Southport and their points total is a record for the most points accrued without winning the title. The team included Wayne Collins who joined Crewe at the end of the season, and Jon Whitney who joined Huddersfield Town Darren was another of the players to move into professional football, and at the age of 25 he joined Barnsley (171-5) for a reported £10,000 fee before moving to Wigan Athletic (71-4) on a free transfer and then Oldham Athletic (88-3). Later with Clyde and St Johnstone. Then joint manager of Barrow from 2007.	M
Mike Sherlock	1980/81 1981/82 1982/83	116	0	Former Coventry City and Altrincham goalkeeper considered to be the best in the Northern Premier League when Bob Murphy signed him from Macclesfield Town as part of deal that also brought Tibor Szabo to Seel Park for a total of £2,500 early in the 1980-81 season. After a shaky start as he attempted to oust long serving John Fitton he eventually settled down to give some stunning displays and many condider him to have been Mossley's best ever keeper. He returned to Macclesfield Town at the end of the 1982-83 season. (Rep. NPL XI)	G
Lee Shillito	2006/07	18	1	Speedy right winger Lee Shillito was signed by Jason Beckford from Conference North side Leigh RMI where he earned a reputation as a direct and skilful goal provider. Shillito was previously with Altrincham, where he graduated through their youth team, and Trafford. Released in January 2007. Later with Chorley.	M
Tom Shipman	1946/47	2	0	Previously played for Shirebrook, Birmingham City, Blackpool (36-0), Reading (2-0) and Oldham Athletic (40-0)	D	-
Hedayat 'Hedy' Shoar-Ghafari	1977/78	7	0	b.Iran Very skilful and tricky midfielder signed by Dick Bate from Buxton, transferred to New Mills. Returned to Iran and represented Iran v Syria and China in the 1980 Asian games in Kuwait. Later part of a consortium that had a failed attempt to buy Everton FC.	M	-
Grenville Shorte	1992/93	5	0	Signed from Goole Town, transferred to Goole Town. Previously with Leeds United as a junior.	M
Tommy Showell	1953/54	11	1	unknown	M	-
Tom Sibley	1945/46	22	6	Former Ton Pentre and Birmingham City winger transferred to Rochdale (23-3). Later with Barry Town (d.1994)	F	-
Barry Siddall	1990/91	4	0	Very experienced and well travelled goalkeeper who played for Bolton Wanderers (137-0), Sunderland (167-0), Port Vale (81-0), Stoke City (20-0), Manchester City (6-0), Blackpool (110-0), Stockport County (21-0), and Hartlepool United (11-0) signed from West Bromwich Albion, transferred to Carlisle United (24-0). Later with Chester City (9-0).	G
Ray Sidderley	1997/98	10	0	Former Accrington Stanley, Altrincham and Droylsden centre half signed by Benny Phillips from Ashton United. Retired through injury 1998	D
George Sievwright	1972/73	2	0	The delightfully named George Edgar Smollett Sievwright was born in Broughty Ferry, Scotland on 10th September 1937 and signed for Dundee United from his local junior club Broughty Ferry Athletic in 1957. A physical combative hard as nails wing half, he was signed by Oldham Athletic for a £500 fee in the summer of 1963 and made 37 appearances for the Latics scoring 4 goals in the 1963-64 season. At the end of that season he was released to join Tranmere Rovers but spent the year playing for their reserve side in the Cheshire League. He then moved to Rochdale where he was able to get back into League football making 32 appearances scoring 1 goal in the 1965-66 season. Sievwright then spent the next six years with Macclesfield Town and played for them firstly in the Cheshire League and then the Northern Premier League also appearing in the inaugural 1970 FA Trophy final gaining a winners medal as Macc beat Telford United at Wembley Stadium. Following Don Wilson's resignation as Mossley manager in November 1972 Sievwright applied for the position and became a shock appointment as everyone outside of the boardroom believed that midfield maestro Lennie Dickenson would get the job. Dickenson left the club as a result and the Saddleworth based Sievwright spent the next few months dismantling Wilson's team and replacing them with an odd-ball assortment of failed ex League club apprentices and unsuccessful local non-league players. After having just two managers in the previous fifteen years Sievwright's stay was to be comparatively short and he was dismissed to cheers of relief from the fans following a 3-0 defeat at Fleetwood on 27th January 1974. He had been appointed as a player manager but in 14 months in charge he made only 2 appearances in the team. Sievwright had a later equally unsuccessful spell in charge at Stalybridge Celtic.	D
Simmonds	1955/56	9	0	Signed from Macclesfield	D	-
Roy Simms	1948/49 1949/50	7	1	unknown	D	-
Ralph Simons	1953/54	11	0	Signed from Nelson	D	-
Charlie Simpson	1973/74	23	3	Midfield player signed by George Sievwright from Rochdale (1-1), transferred to Whitworth Valley	M
Gordon Simpson	1983/84 1984/85	19	2	Versatile former Macclesfield Town and Bury player signed by Brian Grundy from Congleton Town	D
Billy Sinclair	1947/48	5	0	Signed from Southport (15-1). Ex Blackburn Rovers winger. Transferred to Lancaster City (d.1978)	D	-
Roy Sinfield	1989/90	1	0	Signed from Ashton United on trial	D	-
Jack Sinkinson	1945/46 1946/47	74	4	unknown	D	-
Peter Sivori	1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95	49	8	Signed from East Manchester, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Glossop North End	M
Leo Skeete	1974/75 1975/76 1976/77 1977/78 1978/79 1979/80 1980/81 1981/82	351	188	b. Liverpool 3rd August 1949. Stylish 6’3” centre forward Leopold Skeete began his football career with Burscough and then Ellesmere Port Town before signing as a professional with Rochdale in 1973. He was leading scorer for Rochdale in the 1973-74 season before a change in management at Spotland saw him left out of the side and available for loan. That loan arrangement saw Leo arrive at Seel Park in January 1975. Leo had scored 15 goals in 40 Rochdale games. He then scored 15 goals in 18 games before the 74/75 season’s close and struck up an almost instant understanding with fellow front man Dave Moore. He was signed on a permanent basis in August 1974 and moved to live in Oldham and work for Club President Ronnie Ward’s Engineering company Weldem Ltd. In Mossley. After scoring 20 goals in 58 appearances the following season, in 1976-77 Leo broke the Club’s post war scoring record, netting 45 goals in 60 appearances. His partnership with Moore yielding an incredible 77 goals that season. 1977/78 saw Leo win the first of two successive Mossley ‘Player of the Year’ awards while scoring 26 goals in 57 games. 1978-79 saw ’the dusky destroyer’ lead from the front as Mossley won the Northern Premier League and Cup double in superb style, scoring 26 goals in 53 games and was team captain as Mossley retained the League title in 1979-80 and reached Wembley in the FA Trophy. He scored 29 goals in 55 appearances that season and 19 in 42 in 1980-81. He won representative honours with the NPL and was named in the England Semi Pro squad in 1980. The 1982-83 season was to be his last at Mossley as he scored 7 goals in 14 games before a £3,500 move to Runcorn where he again won the NPL title. He ended his playing career two seasons later with Altrincham. Leo made a total of 350 appearances for Mossley scoring 174 goals. He is second only to his former team-mate Dave Moore in Mossley’s all time scorers list. Nowadays Leo, now aged 59, lives back in his native Liverpool where he is a company director and is also an Everton season ticket holder.	F
Steve Skeete	1978/79 1979/80	20	8	Powerful centre forward signed from South Liverpool, chances were limited due to being understudy to his elder brother Leo, transferred to Glossop. Later with Runcorn, Witton Albion and Southport.	F
Leyton Slack	2003/04 2004/05	13	3	Signed by Jason Beckford from Manchester City. Previously with Glasgow Celtic (Rep. Scotland Schoolboys)	F
Tim Slack	1989/90	1	1	Signed from unknown FC (Malaysia)	F	-
Geoff Sleight	1974/75 1975/76 1976/77 1978/79	150	10	Versatile former Bolton Wanderers (2-0), Wigan Athletic, Prague (Australia) and Stalybridge Celtic player signed by Bob Murphy from Buxton, transferred to Droylsden. Re-signed from Droylsden, transferred to Frickley Athletic. Later manager of Droylsden, Frickley Athletic and Goole Town and chief scout for Leeds United. Was capped twice by Australia v North Korea in 1966 World Cup qualifier and a friendly against Cambodia.	M
Colin Small	1991/92 1992/93	30	1	Former Manchester City and Rochdale (7-1) midfield player signed from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to North Trafford	M
Alan Smallridge	1926/27	12	0	Signed from Hyde United. Transferred to Chester	D	-
Smalley	1948/49	1	0	unknown	-	-
Mark Smethurst	1977/78 1978/79 1979/80	36	0	Hard tackling full back signed by Bob Murphy from Connellys, transferred to Hyde United	D
Arthur Smith	1926/27 1927/28	51	17	Signed from Runcorn. Transferred to Droylsden	F
Chris Smith	1996/97 1997/98	24	2	Right wing back signed from Atherton LR, transferred to Atherton LR	D
Chris 'CJ' Smith	1997/98 1998/99	66	17	Young striker signed from Hyde United, transferred to Trafford. Mossley's top scorer 1997-8	F
Donald Smith	1969/70	1	1	Signed from Mossley Amateurs on trial	F	-
Gary Smith	1976/77 1977/78	24	1	Signed by Howard Wilkinson from Retford Town, transferred to Retford Town. His only goal for Mossley was a spectacular 30 yard winner at Wigan Athletic	M
Geoff Smith	1984/85	1	0	Signed from Wigan Athletic on trial	M	-
George Smith	1959/60 1960/61 1961/62	139	0	Former Birmingham City goalkeeper signed from Stalybridge Celtic, transferred to Stalybridge Celtic and then Buxton and Altrincham. Later manager of Stalybridge Celtic and coach in Saudi Arabia and Iceland	G
George-Beacher Smith	1958/59	9	5	Began his career with Adelphi Lads Club before signing for Manchester City where he scored 75 goals in 166 appearances at inside forward. He was transferred to Chesterfield for £5,000 in 1951 and made 250 appearances scoring 97goals and he is 3rd in Chesterfield's all time goalscoring list. Noticable for having a withered arm, but he was apparently shot on military service in South Africa and part of his hand was subsequently amputated. Had a brief but dramatic 9 game spell at Mossley before moving to Hyde United and later Prestwich Heys.	F
Gordon 'Biffer' Smith	1954/55 1955/56	39	1	Signed from Altrincham. Later manager of Altrincham Reserves	D
Harold Smith	1936/37	22	11	Former Oldham Athletic player signed from Hyde United	F	-
Ian Smith	1977/78 1978/79 1979/80	154	79	Sheffield based Ian Smith was signed by Dick Bate from Yorkshire League side Mexborough Town Athletic in September 1977 making his debut as a substitute for Dick Bate’s side in a 2-0 League Cup defeat by Lancaster on 30th September 1977. Hampered by injury, the young striker hardly set the world on fire in his early Mossley appearances, in fact, his unorthodox appearance and a lazy eye made him a fans scapegoat in Bate’s less than successful side. Bate was sacked at the beginning of January 1978, just prior the away game at unbeaten League leaders Boston United. With trainer Bernard Keeley and captain Leo Skeete in temporary charge of the team. Mossley weren’t given any hope of success at Boston but Smith stole the show running 3/4 the length of the pitch to score a last minute winner against all the odds. He finished the season with 10 goals. The following season playing in a 4-2-4 formation under Bob Murphy - Smith, playing alongside Skeete, Davey Moore and Eamonn O’Keefe caused havoc in opponents defences throughout a superb season that saw Mossley win the Northern Premier League and Cup double with Smith netting 38 goals. The following season saw more of the same as the livewire right sided striker bagged a further 31 goals as Mossley retained the NPL title and reached the final of the FA Trophy at Wembley where he scored Mossley’s goal in the unlucky final defeat. He was then selected to play for the England Semi Pro side in a four nation tournament in Italy where he played against Italy and Scotland before being transferred to Scarborough for a £9,000 fee in the summer of 1980. Smith later played for Matlock Town and Alfreton Town and is now involved in coaching youngsters in the Sheffield area.	F
James Smith	1951/52	1	0	Signed from Linthwaite on trial	-	-
Jack Smith	1945/46 1946/47	28	0	Signed from Oldham Athletic	-	-
Jonathon 'Smudger' Smith	2006/07	20	0	Central defender Jonathon Smith was signed by Jason Beckford from Conference North club Barrow in December 2006. Born in Darwen, Smith began his non league career with his hometown club Darwen in the North West Counties League. He then moved into the Unibond League with Great Harwood Town before joining Accrington Stanley in the summer of 1999. He was a regular for Stanley before joining Barrow on loan in August 2004. He was recalled from his second month's loan by Accrington in early September '04. Smith was released by Accrington Stanley in May 2005 and soon after signed for Barrow on a permanent basis. Also went to Radcliffe Borough on a months loan in February 2006. Later with Fleetwood Town and Clitheroe.	D
Michael Smith	1963/64	4	0	Signed from Oldham Athletic	D	-
Paul Smith	1975/76	1	0	Signed from Portsmouth on trial	M	-
Peter Smith	1962/63	9	2	Signed from Micklehurst United	F	-
Robert Smith	1925/26 1926/27	15	10	Signed from Hartford Old Works	F	-
Steven Smith	1986/87	2	0	Signed from Glossop on trial	M	--
Thomas Smith	1922/23	9	1	Signed from Rossendale United	D	-
Thomas Smith	1926/27	1	0	Signed from Manchester United	D	-
William Smith	1938/39	32	21	Former Halifax Town and Rochdale (4-1) centre forward signed from Lancaster City	F	-
Peter 'Paddy' Sowden	1962/63	9	2	Former Blackpool, Bacup Borough, Hull City, Elgin City (Scotland), Aldershot (4-0), Gillingham (134-27), Accrington Stanley (54-13) and Wrexham (38-4) forward signed from Chorley. Later manager of Great Harwood, Horwich RMI and assistant manager of Luton Town and youth coach at Blackpool	F
Tom Spearritt	2009/10	9	0	Merseyside based defender Tom Spearritt was signed by Chris Willcock in October 2009 from Chorley. He began his career as a youngster with Wigan Athletic, He then played for Southport, Runcorn Halton, Warrington Town, Witton Albion, Cammell Laird, Colwyn Bay, and Chorley. He has been team captain with most of his previous clubs. Released in January 2010 and joined Prescot Cables.	D
Spencer	1936/37	1	0	Signed from Oldham Hulmians	D	-
Edward Spiby	1921/22 1922/23 1923/24 1924/25 1925/26	60	36	Brother of Herbert Spiby. Transferred to Port Vale. Re-signed from Port Vale	F	-
Herbert Spiby	1922/23 1923/24	21	7	Brother of Eddie Spiby	F	-
Philip Spiby	1954/55	1	0	unknown	-	-
Sproston	1945/46	1	0	unknown	-	-
Andy Stafford	1982/83	13	3	Former Halifax Town (41-1), Stockport County (25-1) and Rochdale (1-1) winger signed by Bob Murphy from Runcorn. Transferred to Daisy Hill	F
Standring	1947/48	8	4	Signed from Oldham Athletic	F	-
Chris Stanley	1991/92	3	0	Signed from Morecambe	D	-
Nick Stanley	1988/89 1989/90 1990/91	112	3	Diminutive full back signed by Keith Hicks from Oldham Town, transferred to Cheadle Town. Son of 1989-1991 Mossley Chairman John Stanley	D
John Stanniforth	1972/73	3	0	Signed from Oldham Athletic on loan. Later with Stalybridge Celtic	D	-
Steele	1928/29	1	0	unknown	F	-
Steele	1947/48	16	1	unknown	D	-
Tony Steenson	1972/73 1973/74 1974/75 1975/76 1984/85	136	4	Tony Steenson began his playing career with Salford Amateurs in the late 1960's signing for Mossley under Don Wilson in November 1972. Wilson resigned within a week of Steenson's arrival and he didn't settle under replacement George Sievwright and returned to Salford but re-signed in August 1973. He spent the next two seasons as an almost ever present at the hear of the Mossley defence but left in September 1975 to join Hyde United having made 133 appearances and scoring 4 goals. He had a long career with Hyde. He returned to Mossley as assistant manager to Brian Grundy in August 1984 and following Grundy's dismissal at the end of October 1984 Steenson was appointed manager. His stay in charge was brief when he made himself unavailable to attend a home League Cup match against Goole Town that Mossley lost on 17th December 1984 and was in-gloriously sacked along with his assistant Peter Mayo two days later. Steenson's later involvement in football consisted of arranging celebrity matches.	D
Harold Stephan	1948/49 1949/50 1950/51	124	41	b.24th February 1924 Highly rated inside forward previously with Blackburn Rovers (13-1) and Accrington Stanley	F
Stephens	1952/53	6	2	unknown	F	-
Colin Stephenson	1986/87	5	0	Signed from Radcliffe Borough, transferred to Radcliffe Borough	F
Frank Stevens	1926/27	10	0	Signed from Newton Heath Loco	D	-
Norman Stevens	1938/39	1	0	unknown	D	-
James Stevenson	1954/55	2	0	Signed from Cheadle Rovers on trial	D	-
Gary Stewart	1984/85 1985/86 1992/93	88	31	Gary Stewart was an exciting striker signed from Irlam Town who made his Mossley debut in a 2-0 win at Buxton. Stewart went on to make 88 appearances for the Lilywhites and scored 31 goals. He was Mossley's top scorer the following season 1985/86 with 26 goals when he formed a formidable strike partnership with Martin Forry. Stewart was transferred to Northwich Victoria at the end of that season, but after successful spells with Altrincham and Witton Albion he briefly returned to Mossley early in the 1992/93 season before moving to Curzon Ashton. He is the brother of former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City star Paul Stewart.	F
John Stirk	1923/24	14	7	Signed from Hadfield	F	-
David Stobbs	1971/72	6	0	Young goalkeeper signed from Bury	G	-
Stockton	1955/56	2	0	unknown	-	-
Gary Stones	2000/01	4	0	Goalkeeper signed from Trafford as cover for Tommy Allen (Rep.British Fire Brigade)	G
Arthur Storer	1922/23	2	0	Signed from Makbar Social	D	-
Bob Street	1971/72 1972/73 1974/75 1975/76	40	6	Rugged forward signed from Dukinfield Town, transferred to Hyde United. Re-signed from Ashton United, transferred to Prestwich Heys	F
Robert Stubbs	1921/22	1	0	Signed from Reddish	D	-
Terry Stubbs	1990/91	23	2	Signed from ICI Blackley, transferred to Ashton United. Later with Frickley Athletic and Belden	M
Dominic Studley	2004/05	6	0	Former Manchester United left wing back signed from local football	D
Styles	1937/38	1	0	unknown	-	-
Jack Sullivan	1921/22 1922/23 1923/24 1924/25 1925/26 1926/27	249	35	Signed from Salford Central. Transferred to Ashton National for a £50 fee. Re-signed from Ashton National. Transferred to New Mills. Mossley team captain 1925-26.	D
Mike Summerbee	1980/81	1	0	Former Swindon Town (218-39), Manchester City (357-47), Burnley (51-0), Blackpool (3-0) and Stockport County (87-6) star and Stockport County manager famously signed for one game against Crewe Alexandra in 1980 FA Cup. (Rep.England 8 caps)	F
Harry Sutherland	1937/38	3	4	(b.30/07/1915) Centre forward signed from Sedgeley Park. Transferred to Leeds United (3-1). Played with with Exeter City (14-3) and Bournemouth following WWII. Later a coach with Altona City in Melbourne, Australia.	F	-
Carl Swan	1984/85	5	1	Former Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers (15-1) and Rochdale (3-0) centre half signed from Buxton, transferred to Buxton. Son of former Sheffield Wednesday & England player Peter Swan	D
Swarbrick	1936/37	4	1	unknown	D	-
Swarbrick	1962/63	1	0	unknown	-	-
Andy Sweeney	1976/77	23	1	Former Oldham Athletic (42-2) and Bury (2-0) winger signed by Bob Murphy from Rochdale (17-0), transferred to Witton Albion. Later with Droylsden.	M
Paul Sweeney	1993/94	1	0	Signed from North Trafford on trial	-	-
Swindells	1945/46	2	0	unknown	-	-
Jack Sykes	1963/64 1964/65 1965/66	18	1	unknown	-	-
Tibor Szabo	1980/81 1981/82 1982/83 1983/84 1984/85 1985/86	197	63	Bradford born of Hungarian parents, Tibor Szabo graduated through Bradford City's junior teams and made 12 first team appearances before his release in 1979, whereupon he signed for Macclesfield Town. He began to make a name for himself as a quality forward with Macc' and was considered an excellent signing when he arrived at Bob Murphy's Mossley, along with goalkeeper Mike Sherlock, in a deal that cost Mossley a total of £2,000 in August 1980. He and Sherlock took a little while to settle in the team but Mossley fans began to realise that they had a quality player when he scored a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Grantham in November of that year. Never a prolific scorer Tibor more often popped up with the vital goal and he netted 14 goals that season and proved to be an able provider for fellow strikers Leo Skeete and Dave Moore and later Phil Derbyshire and Billy Hughes. The following season saw him score 12 and then 17 in the 1982-83 season as he completed three seasons with a Mossley side that had finished Northern Premier League runners up in three successive years. His last full season 1983-84 was a traumatic one for Mossley as five years of unparalleled success came to an end with an almighty bump but Tibor was top scorer with 15 goals and shared the 'Player of the Year' award with Jimmy O'Connor before being transferred to Gainsborough Trinity at the end of the season. He re-signed from Gainsborough Trinity on loan the following season and scored 3 goals in 7 appearances before moving to Goole Town. Mossley re-signed him for a third time, from Goole, in the 1985-86 season but after 2 goals in 5 appearances he moved to Morecambe and later played for Buxton.	F