COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS 1919 - 2006

* Salmon to Szabo *

Gavin Salmon
 2004/05
17
1
Signed from Witton Albion. Previously with Woodley Sports, Atherton LR, Trafford, Hyde United and Droylsden. Transferred to Woodley Sports
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Salter
 1934/35
3
1
Signed from Bacup Borough
F
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John Salter 1979/80
1980/81
73
6
Powerful and commanding centre half who had spells with Blackpool and Workington and was signed 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.
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Samuels 1946/47
13
0
unknown
D
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Ray Samways 1964/65
10
0
Signed from Rochdale
D
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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.
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Roy Sanders 1926/27
2
0
unknown
G
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Alan Sanderson 1970/71
7
1
Inside forward signed from Ashton United where he wasa a prolific scorer but had a disappointing spell at Mossley before returning to Ashton United.
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Jack Sandiford 1920/21
2
0
unknown
D
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Arthur Sargeant 1920/21
2
0
unknown
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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
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Ken Saunders 1945/46
33
6
unknown
M
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Kenny Saunders 1989/90
28
3
Creative midfield player signed from Marine, transferred to Knowsley United. Later with Bangor City.
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Savage 1962/63
1
0
Signed from Manchester City on trial
D
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Andy Savage 1990/91
1991/92
25
0
Centre half signed from Everton, transferred to North Trafford
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Saxon 1926/27
1
0
Signed from Droylsden
D
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Kevin Scarborough 1983/84
1984/85
16
3
Tricky winger signed from Witton Albion, transferred to Witton Albion. Later with Glossop North End
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Schofield 1926/27
1927/28
2
0
unknown
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Darren Schofield 1992/93
1
0
Signed from Accrington Stanley, transferred to Warrington Town for a £200 fee after failing to settle. Later with Curzon Ashton and Springhead
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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.
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Jim Scholes 1933/34
17
0
Brother of Bobby Scholes
D
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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
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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
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Ian Scott 1992/93
1
0
Signed from Bury on loan
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Jim Scullion 1932/33
1933/34
1936/37
61
45
b.4th August 1900
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.
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Anthony Seddon 1974/75
1
0
unknown
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David Seddon 1973/74
1
0
Former Stafford Rangers full back signed frrom Rochdale (20-0) on loan
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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)
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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
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Peter Sedgewick 1936/37
3
0
Signed from Lytham
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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
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Shackley 1945/46
1
0
unknown
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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
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Andrew Sharpe 1986/87
6
0
Signed from Radcliffe Borough but returned after a disappointing brief spell.
F
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Shaw 1945/46
1
1
unknown
F
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Charles Shaw 1934/35
1
0
unknown
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Colin Shaw 1963/64
7
0
unknown
G
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Fred Shaw 1936/37
1
0
Signed from Oldham Hulmians
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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.
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Joe Shaw 2005/06
2006/07
79
10
Young attacking midfielder signed from Huddersfield Town in August 2005. Transfreered to New Mills
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Samuel Shaw 1931/32
2
0
Signed from Crompton Athletic
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Samuel Shaw 1946/47
1
0
unknown
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Steve Shaw 1992/93
9
0
Signed from Buxton
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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.
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George Shelley 1926/27
1927/28
5
0
Signed from Carrbrook
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Cyril Shepherd 1950/51
3
2
Signed from Nuneaton Borough
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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.
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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 he was signed 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)
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Lee Shillito 2006/07
18
1
Speedy right winger Lee Shillito was signed 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.
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Tom Shipman 1946/47
2
0
Previously played for Shirebrook, Birmingham City, Blackpool (36-0), Reading (2-0) and Oldham Athletic (40-0)
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Hedayat 'Hedy' Shoar-Ghafari 1977/78
7
0
b.Iran
Very skilful and tricky midfielder signed 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.
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Grenville Short 1992/93
5
0
Signed from Goole Town, transferred to Goole Town
M
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Tommy Showell 1953/54
11
1
unknown
M
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Tom Sibley 1945/46
22
6
Former Ton Pentre and Birmingham City winger transferred to Rochdale (23-3). Later with Barry Town (d.1994)
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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).
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Ray Sidderley 1997/98
10
0
Former Accrington Stanley, Altrincham and Droylsden centre half signed from Ashton United. Retired through injury 1998
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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.
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Simmonds 1955/56
9
0
Signed from Macclesfield
D
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Roy Simms 1948/49
1949/50
7
1
unknown
D
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Ralph Simons 1953/54
11
0
Signed from Nelson
D
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Charlie Simpson 1973/74
23
3
Midfield player signed from Rochdale (1-1), transferred to Whitworth Valley
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Gordon Simpson 1983/84
1984/85
19
2
Versatile former Macclesfield Town and Bury player signed from Congleton Town
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Billy Sinclair 1947/48
5
0
Signed from Southport (15-1). Ex Blackburn Rovers winger. Transferred to Lancaster City (d.1978)
D
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Roy Sinfield 1989/90
1
0
Signed from Ashton United on trial
D
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Jack Sinkinson 1945/46
1946/47
74
4
unknown
D
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Peter Sivori 1991/92
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
49
8
Signed from East Manchester, transferred to Droylsden. Later with Glossop North End
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Leo Skeete 1974/75
1975/76
1976/77
1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
1980/81
1981/82
351
188
(b.3rd August 1949)
Leo began his career with Burscough and Ellesmere Port Town before signing as a professional with Rochdale (40-14). He was leading scorer for Rochdale in the 1973-74 season before arriving at Seel Park initially on loan in January 1975. He scored 15 goals in 18 games before the season’s close and then scored 20 goals in 58 appearances the following season. In 1976-77 Skeete broke the Club’s post war scoring record netting 45 in 60 appearances. The next year he won the first of two successive Player of the Year awards while scoring 26 goals in 57 games. 1978-79 saw Skeete lead from the front as Mossley won the NPL League and Cup double 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. The 1982-83 season was to be his last at Mossley and he scored 7 goals in 14 games before a £3,500 move to Runcorn. He ended his playing career two seasons later with Altrincham. Leo Skeete made a total of 350 appearances for Mossley scoring 174 goals.
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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 and Southport.
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Leyton Slack 2003/04
2004/05
13
3
Signed from Manchester City. Previously with Glasgow Celtic (Rep. Scotland Schoolboys)
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Tim Slack 1989/90
1
1
Signed from unknown FC (Malaysia)
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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 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.
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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
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Alan Smallridge 1926/27
12
0
Signed from Hyde United. Transferred to Chester
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Smalley 1948/49
1
0
unknown
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Mark Smethurst 1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
36
0
Hard tackling full back signed from Connellys, transferred to Hyde United
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Arthur Smith 1926/27
1927/28
51
17
Signed from Runcorn. Transferred to Droylsden
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Chris Smith 1996/97
1997/98
24
2
Right wing back signed from Atherton LR, transferred to Atherton LR
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Chris 'CJ' Smith 1997/98
1998/99
66
17
Young striker signed from Hyde United, transferred to Trafford. Mossley's top scorer 1997-8
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Donald Smith 1969/70
1
1
Signed from Mossley Amateurs on trial
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Gary Smith 1976/77
1977/78
24
1
Signed from Retford Town, transferred to Retford Town. His only goal for Mossley was a spectacular 30 yard winner at Wigan Athletic
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Geoff Smith 1984/85
1
0
Signed from Wigan Athletic on trial
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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
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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.
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Gordon 'Biffer' Smith 1954/55
1955/56
39
1
Signed from Altrincham. Later manager of Altrincham Reserves
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Harold Smith 1936/37
22
11
Former Oldham Athletic player signed from Hyde United
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Ian Smith 1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
154
79
Sheffield based Ian Smith was signed 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.
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James Smith 1951/52
1
0
Signed from Linthwaite on trial
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Jack Smith  1945/46
1946/47
28
0
Signed from Oldham Athletic
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Jonathon 'Smudger' Smith 2006/07
20
0

Central defender Jonathon Smith was signed 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.

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Michael Smith 1963/64
4
0
Signed from Oldham Athletic
D
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Paul Smith 1975/76
1
0
Signed from Portsmouth on trial
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Peter Smith 1962/63
9
2
Signed from Micklehurst United
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Robert Smith 1925/26
1926/27
15
10
Signed from Hartford Old Works
F
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Steven Smith 1986/87
2
0
Signed from Glossop on trial
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Thomas Smith 1922/23
9
1
Signed from Rossendale United
D
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Thomas Smith 1926/27
1
0
Signed from Manchester United
D
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William Smith 1938/39
32
21
Former Halifax Town and Rochdale (4-1) centre forward signed from Lancaster City
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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
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Spencer 1936/37
1
0
Signed from Oldham Hulmians
D
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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
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Herbert Spiby 1922/23
1923/24
21
7
Brother of Eddie Spiby
F
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Philip Spiby 1954/55
1
0
unknown
-
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Sproston 1945/46
1
0
unknown
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Andy Stafford 1982/83
13
3
Former Halifax Town (41-1), Stockport County (25-1) and Rochdale (1-1) winger signed from Runcorn. Transferred to Daisy Hill
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Standring 1947/48
8
4
Signed from Oldham Athletic
F
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Chris Stanley 1991/92
3
0
Signed from Morecambe
D
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Nick Stanley 1988/89
1989/90
1990/91
112
3
Diminutive full back signed from Oldham Town, transferred to Cheadle Town. Son of 1989-1991 Mossley Chairman John Stanley
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John Stanniforth 1972/73
3
0
Signed from Oldham Athletic on loan. Later with Stalybridge Celtic
D
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Steele 1928/29
1
0
unknown
F
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Steele 1947/48
16
1
unknown
D
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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 un