COMPLETE A-Z OF PLAYERS 1919 - 2006

* Wade to Whittenbury *

Wade
1933/34
1
0
unknown
-
-
Waddington____________ 1927/28
4
3
Signed from Honley
F
-
Albert Wadsworth 1947/48
37
11
Signed from Manchester United, transferred to Oldham Athletic (33-8)
M
Harold Wadsworth 1927/28
3
0
unknown
D
-
Mick Wadsworth 1977/78
1978/79
28
8
Former Gainsborough Trinity, Scunthorpe United (28-3) and Buxton winger signed from Worsborough Bridge MW, transferred to Frickley Athletic. Later manager of Carlisle United, Scarborough, Colchester United, Oldham Athletic and Huddersfield Town. He coached the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2004 African Cup of Nations and then Beira-Mar (Portugal) before returning to England as assistant manager at Shrewsbury Town.
M
Malcolm Wagstaffe 1982/83
15
14
Winger signed from Marine for £200 fee, transferred to Marine. Later with Stalybridge Celtic and Trafford among others
F
Tom Wagstaffe 1927/28
8
4
b.Dinapore, India
Former Sunderland (3-1), Oldham Athletic, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Crewe Alexandra (3-1) inside forward
F
-
George Wainwright 1946/47 1948/49
1949/50
39
5
Signed from Wrexham, transferred to Oldham Athletic. Re-signed from Oldham Athletic
D
-
Steve Waite 1986/87
2
1
unknown
F
-
Waites 1964/65
1
0
unknown
-
-
Colin Waldron 1978/79
1
0
Former Bury (20-1), Chelsea (9-0), Burnley (308-16), Manchester United (3-0), Sunderland (20-1), Atlanta Chiefs (USA) and Rochdale (19-1) centre half signed from Philadelphia Fury (USA) on loan
D
Walkden 1936/37
1
0
Signed from Oldham Hulmians
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-
Walker 1954/55
4
0
unknown
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-
Walker 1965/66
1
0
unknown
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-
Alan Walker 1955/56
1956/57
1957/58
1958/59
1959/60
159
2
Transferred to Ashton United. Later manager of Droylsden and Ashton United
D
Alex Walker 1920/21
1921/22
1922/23
65
18
unknown
F
Gary Walker 1999/00
1
0
Former Manchester United, Oldham Town, Stockport County (29-0), Altrincham, Stalybridge Celtic and Buxton goalkeeper who came out of retirement to assist Mossley for one game
G
-
Fred Walker 1923/24
1924/25
1925/26
1926/27
163
0
Goalkeeper signed from Bacup Borough (Rep.Cheshire League). Transferred to Hurst. Previously with Bury and had also played Rugby League for Rochdale Hornets RLFC.
G
Len Walker 1970/71
1
0
unknown
-
-
David Wallace 2007/08
4
0
Left sided striker signed from AFC Emley in the close season. Left to take coaching job in USA after making only four appearances.
M
Simon Wallace 1993/94
3
0
Signed from Everton. Later with Flint Town United and Rhyl
M
-
Gary Walsh 1973/74
35
2
Former Goole Town left back signed from Scarborough
D
Kevin Walsh 1956/57
27
1
Former Oldham Athletic (3-0), Bradford City (25-3) defender signed from Southport (70-1)
D
-
Mark Walsh 1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
91
12
Giant central defender signed from Hyde United, retired through injury 1998
D
Michael Walsh 1993/94
2
0
Signed from Buxton on loan
D
-
Tom Walsh 1929/30
2
0
Signed from Chorley
D
-
Tommy Walsh 1905/06
1906/07
1907/08
1908/09
1909/10
1910/11
1911/12
1912/13
1913/14
1914/15
1915/16
1916/17
1918/19

1919/20
1920/21
1921/22
1922/23
1923/24
69
4
Signed as early as 1905. Pottered around Seel Park almost up to his death in the mid 1970's . Noted for his no-nonsense style of play and the ability to play in practically any position. Although he made 69 appearances after 1919 he made at least 200 appearances prior to 1919. Although goals were rare they were often important, including the winner in the 1921 Cheshire League Cup Final when Mossley beat Sandbach Ramblers 2-1 in a replay at WInsford United's ground in front of over 5,000 spectators.
M
John Walters 1963/64
1964/65
17
5
unknown
M
-
Brian Walton 1964/65
16
6
Signed from Ashton United
F
-
Robert Walton 1994/95
3
0
unknown
-
-
Michael 'Geoff' Warburton 1951/52
18
4
Signed from Altrincham
M
-
Chris Ward 2006/07
12
3

Signed from Kendal Town in October 2006. e started his career at Lancaster City where he was a prolific scorer before moving to Birmingham City for a £25,000 fee. Failed to make the breakthrough at St Andrews but did gain further experience with loan spells in the Conference with Forest Green Rovers and Southport before briefly joining Barrow and then Leigh RMI. He was handed another chance as a pro with Lincoln City in October 2002 and finally made his League debut. Ward played 6 times before being released at the end of the 2002/03 season whereupon he moved to Northwich Victoria. He had a spell with Bamber Bridge before joining Kendal. Transferred to Clitheroe in January 2007.

F
Harry Ward 1927/28
1928/29
50
9
unknown
F
Jackie Ward 1953/54
1954/55
1955/56
1956/57
109
43
(Rep.Manchester County FA)
F
William Ward 1919/20
1
0
unknown
-
-
Craig Wardle 1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
1987/88
156
3
Powerful centre half signed from Macclesfield Town, transferred to Chorley. Father of Darren Wardle
D
Darren Wardle 2000/01
2002/02
2002/03
42
14
Young striker signed from Oldham Athletic. Son of Craig Wardle. Transferred to Witton Albion
F
Mick Wardrobe 1984/85
3
0
Former Burnley (1-0) and Stockport County (27-2) player signed from Bramhall
M
-
Jon Waring 1991/92
1992/93
11
4
Striker signed from Runcorn, transferred to Bangor City (Wales) and later with Droylsden
F
Alex Warren 1948/49
1949/50
1950/51
150
2
Former Bolton Wanderers defender signed from Macclesfield
D
Dave Warrender
'Woj'
1977/78 1982/83
21
0
Stocky midfielder signed from ICI Blackley, transferred to Middlewich Athletic. Re-signed from ICI Blackley
M
Watson 1934/35
3
0
unknown
-
-
Andrew Watson 1988/89
26
0
Central defender signed from Exeter City (42-1) and employed as Mossley FC Commercial Manager, transferred to Emley. Later commercial manager of Everton FC
D
Andrew Watson 1991/92
1
0
Signed from East Manchester on trial
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Paul Webb 1983/84 1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
37
1
Former Worksop Town and Mexborough Town Athletic defender signed from Alfreton Town, transferred to Rossendale United. Re-signed from Chorley and became Mossley's assistant manager under Jimmy O'Connor. Later a scout for various Football League clubs.
D
Webster 1930/31
5
0
Signed from Chester
D
-
Harold 'Bert' Welch 1936/37
46
0
Former Rochdale (57-0) goalkeeper signed from Bacup Borough. Also played for Bangor City
G
Roy Wells 1955/56
1956/57
88
1
Full back signed from Bury
D
Arthur Welsby 1937/38
1938/39
86
20
b.17th November 1902
Former Wigan Borough (220-31), Sunderland (3-1), Exeter City (39-8), Stockport County (4-2), Southport (21-1) and Cardiff City (3-0) inside forward. (Rep.Cheshire League)
(d.1980)
F
Nick Welton 2002/03
23
4
Tall forward signed from Vauxhall Motors. Previously with Ashville, Total Network Solutions (Wales) and Rhyl (Wales). Transferred to Altrincham. Later with Dulwich Hamlet
F
Gordon Westley 1958/59
30
0
Defender signed from Bury
D
Harry Westoby 1930/31
1931/32
1932/33
1933/34
1934/35
1935/36
232
1
Long serving full back signed from Pendlebury
D
-
Daryl Weston 2007/08
32
0
Wing back or midfielder signed from Stalybridge Celtic in the close season 2007.
D
Kenny Weston 1996/97
16
0
Signed from Droylsden. Brother of Matty Weston
M
-
Matty Weston 1997/98
4
0
Signed from Leigh RMI. Brother of Kenny Weston
M
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Dick Whalley 1920/21
3
0
unknown
D
-
Jim Wharmby 1955/56
1
0

Long serving Club Secretary who made 1 solitary appearance due to a player shortage in a game at Wrexham Reserves in 1956.
Jim Wharmby’s connection with Mossley Football Club goes back to before the war, when as a young boy he supported the team, progressing onto the committee in 1952 and becoming Secretary in 1958.
During his time as secretary, along with his good friend and Club Chairman Ian Morecroft, he was instrumental in Mossley moving up from the Cheshire County League to the Northern Premier League in 1972.
After 20 plus years as Secretary, Jim remained on the committee during the glory days of the late 70’s and early 80’s before becoming, first vice-chairman and then Chairman in 1983 a position he held until 1987. At this time he received a long service award in recognition of his services to football and Mossley AFC from the Football Association, to go with a similar award he received from the Northern Premier League two years previously.
It wasn’t long after in 1990 that he was asked once again to come back on board as the club faced yet more problems.
Continuing to be ever present after this Jim was appointed Club President in the late 1990’s, a position he held to the end of his life. (d.2003)

M
Joe Wharmby 1949/50
1950/51
1951/52
1952/53
1953/54
1954/55
1955/56
240
9
Long serving Mossley based wing half, no relation to Jim Wharmby
D
Harold Wharton 1919/20
1
0
unknown
-
-
Neil Wheelton 1977/78
1978/79
1979/80
1983/84
75
3
Former Wycombe Wanderers player signed from Loughborough College, transferred to Glossop. Re-signed from Bacup Borough, transferred to Droylsden (Rep.British Universities)
M
Arthur White 1936/37
1
0
Signed from Hartford Old Works
-
-
Danny White 2006/07
12
1

Began his career with Buxton and graduated through their youth and reserve sides to become one of the most highly rated defenders in the Northern Counties East League with the Derbyshire club. He signed for Ashton United in August 2002 and went on to become first team captain at Hurst Cross. White, a central defender or left back was voted Ashton's 'Player of the Year' in 2004. Signed for Mossley in August 2006. Transferred to Buxton in November 2006.

D
John White 1974/75
1975/76
3
0
unknown
M
-
Martin White 1990/91
1991/92
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
173
1
Signed from Accrington Stanley, transferred to Ashton United. Re-signed from Cheadle Heath Nomads after spells with Curzon Ashton and Flixton, transferred to Curzon Ashton. Became the only Mossley goalkeeper ever to score from open play when he netted in a 3-1 over Nantwich Town in 1999
G
R White 1938/39
1
0
unknown
-
-
Whitehead 1926/27
4
0
unknown
D
-
Whitehead 1945/46
1
0
unknown
-
-
Andrew Whitehead 1990/91
5
0
Signed from Crompton Town, transferred to Atherton LR
F
Jack Whitehead

1919/20
1920/21

59
1
Mossley's first professional team captain in the 1919-20 season.
D
Bill Whitehead 1958/59
1959/60
69
3
Former Bury player signed from Rossendale United
D
Billy Whitehurst 1992/93
2
0
Much travelled former Hull City (229-52), Newcastle United (28-7), Oxford United (40-4), Reading (17-8), Sunderland (17-3), Sheffield United (22-2), Doncaster Rovers (22-1), Crewe Alexandra (10-0) and Frickley Athletic centre forward signed from Stafford Rangers
F
Walter Whitehurst 1961/62
1962/63
1963/64
107
3
Former Manchester United (1-0), Chesterfield (91-2) and Crewe Alexandra (3-1) wing half signed from Macclesfield Town
D
Whiteley 1926/27
1928/29
4
0
unknown
D
-
Ray Whiteley 1957/58
1
0
Signed from Edge Lane Meths. on trial
-
-
Brian Whitley 1921/22
1
0
unknown
-
-
Whittaker 1930/31
2
1
Signed from McMahons
F
-
Whittaker 1934/35
2
0
Signed from Bedford Rangers
D
-
Trevor Whittaker 1984/85
2
0
Signed from Stalybridge Celtic on trial
M
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Ernie Whittam 1939/40
1946/47
32
10
(b.07/01/1911 Wealdstone) Former Huddersfield Town (19-4), Chester (54-21), Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-0) and Bournemouth (107-28) inside forward signed from Reading. Re-signed from Rotherham United (1-0)
M
-
Charles Whittenbury 1920/21
1
0
Played for Manchester City Boys before going abroad in military service (Royal Artillery in Africa). He was in the textile business as a merchant, working out of Bombay House, on Whitworth Street, which took him to Sierra Leone in the early mid-twenties (he played on the Sierra Leone FC) and then to Lyon, France. Played for the Lyon FC for two years. (d.1935)

info courtesy of Charles son Clive Whittenbury

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