Sadler Alfred
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1880-81 to 1883-84 Right-wing
Debut 16 October 1880 St George's Rangers (Away)
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A very fast runner who was a good dribbler of the ball.
Scored a hat-trick (some reports state that the second goal
was scored by Goldthorpe) in Macclesfield's first ever entry
into the FA Cup against Lockwood Brothers of Sheffield who
won the match 4-3. Also appeared regularly on the score
sheet in competitive matches and represented Cheshire at County level.
When he had retired from playing tried his hand as a
referee but after angering a section of the Chester crowd
decided against this activity. Was appointed secretary
of the club and also obtained a first class honours degree
in silk manufacturing.
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Salmon Henry 'Harry'
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1927-28 Centre-half
CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 18 February 1928 Manchester North End (Away)
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Born in Fenton, first played for Stoke St Peter's and
then Longton Hall.
Given a one match trial by Macclesfield in February 1928 when
he was introduced into the team along with four other new
players in an attempt to stem a sequence of nine consecutive
matches without a win. Unfortunately the experiment
did not work as Macclesfield lost 1-7 on the day.
Signed for Stoke City in May 1932 initially as an amateur
but signed professional forms later in the year but only
made three appearances. On leaving Stoke City he
played for Millwall (May 1934) where he made 28 appearances,
Wellington Town (summer 1936), Southport (June 1937) making
26 appearances, and Shrewsbury Town (summer 1938).
In WW2 was initially working on ammunitions, was called
up in 1940 when he joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
rising to the rank of sergeant. Took part in the D-Day
landings but was killed in action on 30 July 1944 at Caen,
France at the age of 34 and is buried at the Fonteney-le-Pesnel
War Cemetery.
Born: 14 March 1910. Died: 30 July 1944.
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Sambrook
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1922-23 Outside-right
CL Cups 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 2 May 1923 Sandbach Ramblers (A) Challenge Cup
Semi-final replay
From Leek, this player was given a one match trial at a
time when different players were filling the outside-right
position.
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Sampson Jack
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2014-15 to 2016-17 Forward
NC League 49(15)6
Cups 8(3)2
Debut 28 March 2015 sub Bristol Rovers (Home)
A member of the Wigan Academy from 2006 to 2008 and the
youth section at Bolton Wanderers from 2008 to 2011, Jack
signed his first professional contract with Bolton in August
2011. Although he made no senior appearances for
Bolton, he spent time on loan at Southend United from
January to April 2012 (nine league appearances), where he
made his Football League debut, and then Accrington
Stanley from October to November 2012 (five appearances). Jack moved to Morecambe in June 2013
(58 appearances, five goals).
Whilst at Morecambe signed a loan deal with Macclesfield
Town from March to May 2015, signing permanently for the
Silkmen in July 2015.
Brought in to give manager John Askey an alternative option
in the forward line at a time when the recognised forwards
had not featured on the score sheet for several matches.
Jack's two goals came in the 2-2 draw at Halifax at
the beginning of April.
During the 2015-16 season Jack featured in the majority
of the matches in different roles: as sole striker in a
4-5-1 formation, in a double strike force in a 4-4-2
formation and for several matches on the left wing. Whilst
only scoring four goals, all in the second half of the
season, he brought other skills to his game by using his
physical presence and held the ball up well. In the home
match against Dover Athletic on 12 April 2016 when
goalkeeper Richie Branagan was dismissed, Jack took over the
gloves for the majority of the match keeping a clean sheet
and was Man of the Match in recognition of his excellent
performance.
Involved in the majority of matches in the first half of
the 2016-17 season Jack was used both as a striker and in a wide left midfield
position and scored three goals. With manager
John Askey preferring a sole striker (filled by Chris
Holroyd) in his formation and other players available
capable of filling the left midfield position, in January 2017
Jack went out on loan to
Chorley (16 appearances six goals) until the end of the 2016-17 season.
Released by Macclesfield in the summer of 2017, Jack
signed for Southport where he was the Supporters' Player of
the Year in 2017-18 and Manager's Player of the Year in
2018-19. Moved to AFC Fylde in October 2020 for an
undisclosed fee on a one-year contract with the option of a
further year at the club's behest. AFC Fylde exercised the
one-year extension to Jack's contract for the 2021-22
season. Returned to Chorley in February 2022 on a permanent
contract remaining with them to the 2023-24 season and
continued his registration with the club in February 2024
when he signed a long-term contract.
Made one appearance in 2011 for the England U19 side.
Born: 14 April 1993.
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Sanders Frank
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1977-78 Defender
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NPL League 1(0)0
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Debut 24 September 1977 Morecambe (Away)
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There is nothing recorded about this player.
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Sandwith Kevin
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2005-06 Defender
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FL League 34(1)3 Cups 7(0)2
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Debut 6 August 2005 Leyton Orient (Away)
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Kevin commenced his career at Carlisle as a trainee gaining
his first professional contract in July 1996 (three league
appearances). On leaving Carlisle moved into
the Non-League scene initially signing for Telford United in
July 1999
(38 appearances, one goal), then Doncaster Rovers
in July 2001 (12 appearances) and Halifax Town in November
2002 (51 appearances, six goals) before re-entering the Football League with Lincoln
City in March 2004 (40 appearances, two goals).
Signed for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 2005, Kevin
immediately went into the starting line-up, but after a
rather uncertain time he was rested. However, when he was
re-instated in November he returned a much more determined
player and was virtually ever present for the remainder of
the 2005-06 season at left-back or left wing-back. He took
many of Macclesfield’s free-kicks from which he scored three
goals and also netted two goals from open play, one of
which, much to his delight as a left-footed player, was
scored with his right foot.
Having been transfer
listed during the 2005-06 season, Kevin moved to Chester City in
July 2006 (54 appearances, three goals). Subsequently has played for Weymouth
from July 2008 (30 appearances),
Oxford United from February 2009
(32 appearances, three
goals), Mansfield Town from July 2010 (24 appearances, one
goal), Gainsborough Trinity from August 2011 (25
appearances, one goal) and
Buxton from From July 2012 (no league appearances). Having
been released by Buxton he
played one match for AFC Wulfrunians in 2014 after which he retired
from playing football.
In January 2018 Kevin, along with Jamie Haynes, were
appointed as the new management team at Ellesmere Rangers
(West Midlands League Premier Division). With Jamie Haynes
leaving Ellesmere Rangers, Kevin was appointed sole manager
at the start of the 2018-19 season but stepped down in the
summer of 2019 due to family commitments. For an unknown
period Kevin was First team coach at AFC Telford.
Appointed Assistant Manager at Midland League - Premier side
Shifnal Town in December 2021 where he is also registered as
a player. Along with the manager, Jamie Haynes, left Shifnal
Town at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Away from football is involved with Crossbar Coaching in and
around Shrewsbury which has been established by Gavin Cowan
(former Shrewsbury Town and AFC Telford United player) for
the development of young people through sport across the
curriculum as well as alternative sports.
Born: Workington, 30 April 1978.
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Sang Neil
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1994-95
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Conf Cups 1(0)0
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Debut 15 November 1994 Blakenall (Away) Staffordshire
Senior Cup R2
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Neil was a trainee at Everton turning professional in May
1970 but failed to break into the senior side and having
been released joined Torquay United in June 1991. He made 14
Football League appearances for them but was released at the
end of the season when they were relegated to the former
Division Three.
He returned to the North West with Runcorn and then to
Macclesfield where he was a member of the reserve side
making just one senior appearance. He later played for
Caernarfon Town, Bangor City, Chorley and Marine.
In 1999, at the age of 26, Neil became the youngest licensed
FIFA football agent. In 2005 he became the first agent ever
outside the English Premier League to negotiate an Image
Rights deal when Lee Trundle signed for Swansea City.
Born: 23 May 1972.
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Sappleton Reneil St Aubin 'Ricky'
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2009-10 and 2010-11 Forward
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FL League 19(14)8 Cups 1(1)0
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Debut 29 August 2009 Rotherham United (Home)
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The big, burly striker started his career at Queens Park
Rangers in the youth section, moving to Leicester City in
July 2007 at the age of 18. He made just one substitute
appearance for Leicester although he has been successful in
their reserve side where he was a prolific scorer. Whilst at
Leicester he enjoyed loan spells at Bournemouth
(August-September 2008, three league appearances, one goal), Oxford United
(January- February 2009, four appearances, one goal) and
AFC Telford United (seven appearances, one goal).
He joined the Silkmen in August 2009 on loan, a move
which was made permanent at the end of January 2010. His
season was punctuated by injury,
culminating in two
knee operations which sidelined him for the remainder of the
season.
Nevertheless, he scored seven goals and, in a low scoring
season, was joint top-scorer. Having recovered from injury
Ricky made his first appearance of the 2010-11 season in
December at Oxford when he scored a consolation goal.
However, he failed to re-establish himself in the senior
side and was released in the summer of 2011.
On leaving Leicester City he was without a club until he signed
for Bishop's Stortford in January 2012 (46 appearances, 10
goals, moving to Billericay Town in
August 2013 (66 appearances, 28 goals), then Kingstonian in
July 2015
(15 appearances, seven goals) and VCD Athletic in
2016 (18 appearances, 10 goals). Re-signed for Billericay Town for the 2016-17 season
where he featured as a centre-half (16 appearances, two
goals) and then re-signed for Kingstonian
in the summer of 2017 (seven appearances, one goal). Moved to Heybridge Swifts on 26
October 2017 (10 appearances, two goals), Cheshunt in January 2018
(six appearances, two goals) and Haringey Borough
in December 2018
(11 appearances, one goal) returning to Cheshunt in the summer of
2019 where he remains registered as a player but has also
been appointed to a coaching role.
Represented Jamaica at Youth and Under-20 levels.
Born: Kingston, Jamaica, 8 December 1989.
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Sawyer Thomas
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1895-96 and 1896-97 Winger
#TC League 12 Apps 5 Goals
Cups 5 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 21 September 1895 Everton Reserves (Home)
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Signed from Derby County, Sawyer featured throughout the 1895-96 season
for Macclesfield but only played in
the first match of the following season. Appears that
he was used on both wings, scored on his debut in the 2-2
draw and scored two goals in the 4-1 home win against Buxton
in February 1896.
On leaving Macclesfield he signed for Stockport County in
April 1896. He then moved to South Shore (October 1897 to
May 1898), Newton Heath (October 1899), Chorley (August
1900), returning to Newton Heath (November 1900),
Chesterfield Town (October 1901), Poolsbrook United (May
1902), Coventry City (September 1902),
Kidderminster Harriers (November 1903), Foleshill Great
Heath (April 1904), Walsall (September 1904) and returned to
Foleshill Great Heath (March 1905 to April 1905).
Was also a professional cricketer.
Note: Is probably Thomas Okell Sawyer who died in the
New Hall (then an old peoples residence) in Gawsworth on 17
February 1958.
Photo - thanks go to Charbel Boujaoude
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Schofield
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1919-20 and 1925-26 Left-back
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CL League 4 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 7 February 1920 Monk's Hall (Home)
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From Manchester, Schofield was one of numerous players
given a one match trial in the 1919-20 season but was
given another chance when he re-appeared in January 1926.
He was unfortunate to be injured
on his debut, and having recovered was only used to deputise for William
Wainwright who had by then had established himself as the
team's left-back.
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Schofield H
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1904-05 Outside-left
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#ML League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 24 September 1904 Hyde (Home)
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As there is no information recorded about this player
other than he was from Ashton Town, it
is assumed that he was being given a one match trial.
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Scholes
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1925-26 Right-half
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 5 September 1925 Manchester North End (Home)
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From Openshaw, played in two league matches in September
1925.
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Scholes
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1954-55 Left-back
CL League 11 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 12 March 1955 Witton Albion (Away)
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An amateur brought into a depleted side along with two
other amateur players, but must have impressed as he
remained a regular in the side for the remainder of the
season.
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Scholes Jack
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1950-51 Outside-right
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CL League 2 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 4 November 1950 Runcorn (Away)
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Moved to Macclesfield at the start of the 1950-51 season
from Goslings after the club had gone out of business.
A member of the reserve side whose introduction to the
senior side came in the match against Bangor City on 28
October 1950 which was abandoned after 20 minutes due to
fog.
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His official debut came the following week when he scored the
first goal in the 3-2 victory.
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Scholes Robert 'Bobby'
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1927-28 Inside-right
CL League 1 App 1 Goal
Debut 21 January 1928 Runcorn (Home)
Born in Oldham first played for Hurst and then Glossop
before signing for Oldham Athletic in August 1923 initially
as an amateur but as a professional from October 1924.
Signed for Walsall (June 1926) and then Mid-Rhondda United
(September 1927).
At Macclesfield for a single match when he was introduced
into the side along
with three other new players in an attempt to stem a losing
sequence of matches. The change of personnel almost worked
as Macclesfield only lost by one goal in five, with Scholes
scoring the opening goal.
Played for Hurst from 1929 to 1931 and then signed for
Stalybridge, moving to Mossley in the summer of 1933 where
he made 50 appearances and score 10 goals. After Mossley he
signed for Accrington Stanley (August 1935), Ashton National
(September 1935) and lastly Crompton Albion.
Died on 7 September 1987 in Oldham.
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Scott Andy
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1973-74, 1974-75 and 1977-78 Midfielder
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NPL League 44(4)11 Cups 18(0)9
Debut 18 August 1973 Sub Boston United (Away)
Andy joined the Silkmen straight from school and proved to
be a very strong reserve team player who broke into the
senior side in the 1974-75 season. Initially played as an
amateur signing professional forms in February 1975. Andy scored all six goals
in the 6-0 victory over Droylsden in the Floodlight League.
On leaving Macclesfield played for Nantwich, where he gained
a winners' medal in the 1976 Cheshire Senior Cup
competition, but returned to
Macclesfield for a second spell during the 1977-78 season.
He then moved to Australia where he featured for Western
Suburbs (April-August 1978), APAI Leichhardt (March-April
1979 and Sydney Olympic (April-September 1979). Also
played for Winsford United during the 1984-85 season.
Over
the years, Andy has been a successful local retailer and was
a director and Vice-chairman of the club until stepping down
in May 2012.
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Scott Rob
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1974-75 to 1978-79 Defender
NPL League 50(4)0 Cups
16(1)0
Debut 5 April 1975 Barrow (Away)
Brother of Andy, Rob captained Cheshire U18s team.
He was a keen tackler and a constructive defender,
who also moved up from the reserves.
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Scott Robert 'Rob'
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2006-07 Defender
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FL League 22(4)2 Cups 3(0)0
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Debut 9 September 2006 Barnet (Home)
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A £20,000 move from Sutton United to Sheffield United in the
summer of 1993 (six league appearances, one goal) was the start of Rob’s Football League
career. Whilst at Sheffield he spent time on loan at
Scarborough from March 1995 (eight appearances, three goals)
and Northampton Town (five appearances). He then moved to Fulham for a fee of £30,000
in January 1996 (84 appearances, 17 goals), spending time on
loan at Carlisle United from August 1998 (seven appearances, three goals), Rotherham for a fee of £50,000
in November 1998 (174 appearances, nine goals), before a
transfer to Oldham Athletic in July 2005 (21 appearances,
one goal).
Signed for Macclesfield Town at the end of August
2006. A tall, powerful centre back, Rob was a regular
in the starting line-up for his first three months with the
club, but for the remainder of the 2006-07 season he was
only called upon when other defenders were unavailable, but
still played a useful part especially making good use of his
long throw-ins.
Rob was released in the summer of 2007
when he signed for Halifax Town (six appearances).
He was then appointed
manager at Ilkeston Town in the summer of 2008, and moved to
Boston United in 2009 as joint manager with Paul Hurst.
In 2011 they both moved to take up the joint managership at
Grimsby Town but Rob Scott was dismissed in September 2013.
Appointed Head of Recruitment at Rotherham United in April
2019 becoming Director of Football in January 2024.
Has been Business Development manager for Cannon Hygiene and
is currently BBC Radio London 'colour'/co-commentator
predominantly covering London teams when they are playing in
the North of England. Has also been involved in education
assisting in delivery of the FA Talent ID Level 2 Course and
is currently Head of ID Talent at Rotherham United.
Born: Epsom, 15 August 1973.
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Scott William John 'Billy'
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1931-32 to 1932-33 Right-back
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CL League 68 Apps 1 Goals
Cups 12 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 7 November 1931 Sandbach Ramblers (Away)
Born in Glasgow in 1906 playing first for Bellshill Academy
the Woodburn, Belfast Celtic, Lancaster Town and Manchester
Central.
Signed by Macclesfield in October 1931 he took over the right-back position in November 1931
when Gibson retired to take up a full-time post with the
Fire Brigade. He was almost ever-present throughout
his time at the Moss Rose, winning Cheshire League
Championship medals in the 1931-32 and 1932-33 seasons, in
addition to a Challenge Cup winners' medal in the 1931-32
season. Was appointed Vice Captain in February 1933 when Joe
McGrae left the club.
On leaving Macclesfield he moved to Darlington (September
1933, 73 Appearances), then Stockport County (July 1935, 11
appearances), Cardiff City (May 1936, 17 appearances), Wigan
Athletic (May 1937), and Sligo (1939).
Made three appearances for the Irish League XI during the
1926-27 season presumably whilst he was with Belfast Celtic.
Note: it is reported in the Belfast Telegraph that he
was on the books of Derby County, Southend and Southport
before joining Sligo but it has not been possible to prove
this information.
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Scurr Thompson Wilson
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1930-31 Outside-left
CL League 19 Apps 6 Goals
Cups 6 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 30 August 1930 Nantwich (Home)
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Started his career playing for Tudhoe United then Spennymoor
United, Ferryhill Athletic, Willington Athletic, Crook
Town, Scarborough and Bishop Auckland. Signed for Chilton
Colliery (November 1923), Railway Athletic and then
moved to Stockport County (March 1926, 64 appearances in all
competitions, 12 goals), where he was
partnered by Billy Johnston (see separate entry). On leaving
Stockport signed for Peterborough (August 1928) and then
Wigan Borough (May 1929) where he was a member of the team
which won the Manchester Senior Cup in the 1929-30 season.
Moved to the Moss Rose in August 1930. With a good turn of speed and a
powerful shot, he appeared regularly until the beginning of
February 1931.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Crook Town in August
1931.
Born: 9 October 1897.
Died: 9 January 1947.
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Scurrah
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1927-28 and 1928-29 Centre-forward
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CL League 13 Apps 10 Goals
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Debut 18 February 1928 Manchester North End (Away)
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Previously an amateur with Bradford, he was signed by
Macclesfield at a time they had suffered a sequence of nine
matches without a win. His debut was unfortunate as
four other new players were introduced for the same match
which they lost 1-7 with Scurrah scoring the Macclesfield
goal.
From the next match (at Eccles United) results improved
with Scurrah scoring a hat-trick, after which he featured on the
score sheet in four subsequent matches. On 9 April 1928, in
the home match against Northwich Victoria, he sustained an
injury which required surgery keeping sidelined for the
remaining matches of the season.
He returned briefly in November 1928 for three matches
and in his first match back scored the goal in the 1-0 home
win against Winsford United
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Scruton
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1957-58 Inside-right
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CL League 15 Apps 12 Goals Cups 3 Apps 1
Goal
Debut 9 September 1957 Altrincham (Away)
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Although not a regular in the side, when given the
opportunity he made the most of it regularly appearing on
the score sheet. He scored a hat-trick in the 5-0 home
win against Witton Albion in the middle of January 1958.
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Seddon Benjamin Paul
'Ben'
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1982-83 Centre-back
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NPL League 35(0)5 Cups 14(0)2
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Debut 21 August 1982 Morecambe (Away)
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As a teenager represented Bootle Schoolboys and on leaving
school signed for Southport Reserves were he was ever
present. In January 1972 he moved to Formby and made such an
impression that despite his youth he was appointed captain
in September 1972 going on to make a total of 54 league
appearances scoring seven goals before he was spotted by Ron
Yeates, manager of Tranmere Rovers for whom he signed
professional forms in April 1973.
He could not establish himself in the senior side only
making one league appearance and asked for a transfer during
his second season at the club which resulted in him spending
two months on loan at Wigan Athletic. Roy Chapman, manager
of Stafford Rangers, spotted him with Ben signing for
Stafford in March 1974. In his first full season he was
involved in their magnificent run of 12 matches in the FA
Cup and gained a FA Trophy winners' medal in 1979. By the
end of the 1979-80 season he had chalked up 334 league
appearances and scored 49 goals but then moved on to Runcorn
(fee £2,000).
Here he help the team achieve the treble in 1980-81 winning
the NPL Championship, the NPL Cup and the NPL Shield. He was
a member of the team which were champions of the Alliance
Premier League at the first attempt in 1981-82 but their
entry into the Football League was rejected due to ground
regulations.
Ben then signed for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1982
where he was a tower of strength in the back line and scored two
goals on two occasions: firstly, in the 4-3 away win at
Gainsborough Trinity early in the season and, secondly in
the 3-1 win in the Cheshire Senior Cup Semi-final against Witton Albion in 1983 and went on to gain a winners' medal
in the final.
For the 1983-84 season he returned to Southport playing 57
games and scoring two goals, being one of three players to
make the most appearances that season. He briefly moved to
Newtown before finishing his career in 1984 at South
Liverpool.
In 2018, as part of the Annivesary celebrations of the
formation of the Northern Premier League, a vote was held to
find the top 100 NPL players in which Ben was placed in 23rd
position.
Born: 5 February 1952.
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Seddon Ian Wright
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1978-79 Midfielder
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NPL League 4(0)0
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Debut 7 October 1978 South Liverpool (Home)
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Born in Prestbury, Ian commenced his career at Bolton
Wanderers in 1969 as an apprentice gaining his first
professional contract in June 1969 (68 league appearances,
four goals). Signed for Chester in September 1973 (73
appearances, seven goals), spending time on loan at
Stockport County from November 1975 (four appearances) and
Chesterfield from January 1976 (two appearances). He
then signed for Cambridge United in February 1976 (37
appearances, three goals), Rochdale in July 1977 (31
appearances, three goals), and Wigan Athletic in July
1978 but only made one league appearance.
Then signed for Macclesfield Town but only
spent a short time at the Moss Rose leaving in November 1978
to join Runcorn
and then Stockport County,
moving to Australia in 1979 to play for Newcastle KB United.
He later moved to Hong Kong where he played for Bulova which
would appear to be his last club.
Having retired from playing Ian coached at Bolton Wanderers
Academy for a period.
Away from football Ian was a schoolboy cricketer in Bolton
League and Bolton Association club cricket and more recently
has worked in the buildings industry.
Ian is a published author of Ah'm Telling' Thee, a
biography of Tommy Banks of Bolton Wanderers and England.
Born: 14 October 1950.
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Sedgemore Benjamin Redwood
'Ben'
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1997-98 to 2000-01 Midfielder
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FL League 84(18)6 Cups 17(0)3
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Debut 21 March 1998 Shrewsbury Town (Home)
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Wanting to complete his secondary education, Ben initially
refused an apprenticeship at Barry Fry’s Birmingham City,
but continued to play for their Youth team and made five
appearances for England Schoolboys. Eventually he accepted
an apprenticeship with Birmingham where he signed his first
professional contract in May 1993, although it was at
Northampton Town whilst on loan that he made his Football
League debut at the age of 19 in his sole appearance. Following a spell on loan at
Mansfield Town (nine league appearances), Ben moved to Peterborough in January 1996
(17 appearances)
and then permanently to Mansfield in September 1996 (67
appearances, six goals).
Signed for Macclesfield Town for a fee of £25,000 in March
1998.
In a way, Ben made his mark almost immediately, when he was
most unfortunate to be dismissed for his alleged part in the
infamous Lincoln match brawl.
Despite always playing with enthusiasm, having a good turn
of pace and adept at finding space, Ben found it difficult
to command a regular place. However, in his final season at
the club, he received his just rewards and was virtually
ever present in his accustomed role as a right-sided central
midfielder, and even took over in goal when Tony Bullock was
dismissed at Southend.
Always adopting an attacking stance, Ben scored some
important goals, including one against Bolton in the
Worthington Cup victory.
Whilst at Macclesfield Ben gained a winners' medal in the
Cheshire Senior Cup in 2000.
Ben signed for Lincoln City in February 2001 (108
appearances, five goals), later moving to the following
clubs: Canvey Island from August 2004 (72 appearances, four
goals), Cambridge
United from October 2006 (four appearances, one goal), Rushden & Diamonds
from November 2006 (one appearance), on loan at Havant and Waterlooville
from January 2007
(23 appearances), Chelmsford City from
July 2007, King’s Lynn from December 2007 (12 appearances), Boston United
from February 2009 and then
Stamford AFC in July 2009 as assistant manager. On
leaving Stamford retired from playing football.
Ben was a member of the Management Committee of the
Professional Footballers’ Association from February 1998 to
August 2011. He has a Degree in Psychology and Law and a
Masters in Finance, Marketing and Management.
From April 2006 to July 2008 Ben held the post of Director
of Sports and Events with Corporate Games and Events UK
Limited moving to Sport for Life as Games Director and Head
of Events from July 2008 to July 2010. There is some overlap
in other appointments as he was Managing Director with
Halcyon Redwood Limited from April 2007 to October 2017 and
was Director/Trustee for Living Sport from November 2012 to
May 2018. Ben was appointed Chief Executive officer and Head of
Commercial Development and Events,
World Corporate Games in July 2010, a position he held until
moving to MM Flowers, based in Cambridgeshire, as Head of
Commercial in May 2018.
Born: Wolverhampton, 5 August 1975.
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1880-81 to 1882-83 Forward
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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From the information available appeared fairly regularly in the 1880-81 season,
a single match in the 1881-82 season and only
in the opening matches of the 1882-83 season. Perhaps
his lack of appearances may be due to the fact that on
occasions he acted as a referee, including the final of the
Macclesfield Association Silver Medal Competition in April
1882 against the Baptists. A Curate at St
George's Church he is said to have been a fine footballer
confirmed in his first match for the club when he scored a
hat-trick in the 6-0 home win against Cocknage. He also
scored a brace against the Bolton side Eagley in January
1881. Represented Cheshire at County level.
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Sefton Horace
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1926-27 and 1927-28 Defender
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CL League 10 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 26 December 1926 Stalybridge Celtic (Away)
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A member of the Macclesfield reserve team for whom he
regularly appeared at left-half. He was used in the
senior team to deputise for players who were unavailable
featuring at right-half for the majority of these appearances. His one cup match came in the second round of
the Cheshire Senior Cup on 22 January 1927 in the 3-1 win at
Hyde United.
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Senior Allan Gordon
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1953-54 and 1954-55 Right-half
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CL League 26 Apps 2 Goals Cups
7 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 3 October 1953 Wellington Town (Home)
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Initially signed for Halifax Town in August 1952 but only
made one senior league appearance.
Having been signed by Macclesfield Town in 1953 during the
1953-54 season he shared the right-half position with Clifford Freer,
although after only a couple of appearances the following
season, his place was taken by Clifford Freer or Roger
Kirkpatrick. Nevertheless, Alan was selected ahead of
Freer for the Cheshire Senior Cup final in 1954 when he
gained a winners' medal. Allan was described as a good
tackler who played with tenacity.
Born: 29 September 1930, Dewsbury.
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Senior Joel
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2015-16 Defender
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NC Cups 1(0)0
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Debut 26 January 2016 Cammell Laird (Away) Cheshire
Senior Cup Round 1
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A member of the Macclesfield Community Sports Trust Football Education
& Training Academy who played in the Cheshire Senior Cup
first round match. 16 year-old Joel is a defender who can
also play as a midfielder. Whilst at Macclesfield he read the game well and looked
to play football whenever possible.
Signed for Maine Road at the start of the 2015-16 season
and was selected in the North West Counties team of the year
for 2015-16. Moved to FC United of Manchester in the summer
of 2017 where he went on to make 68 appearances and was
awarded the Manager's Player of the Year Trophy for the
2017-18 season. Moved to Curzon Ashton in February 2019,
signing for the Burnley Under 23 side in May 2019. Joined
Altrincham around the end of September 2020 extending his
contract for the 2021-22 season, however, moved to Carlisle
United in January 2022 on an eighteen month contract. Having
been released by Carlisle United in the summer of 2023
signed a one-year deal with Morecambe. In the summer of 2024
declined the offer of a contract for the 2024-25 season
probably because of financial issues incurred by the club.
Signed a two-year deal (with an option for a further year)
with EFL1 side Bristol Rovers in the summer of 2024..
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Seymour Connor
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2019-20 Defender
FL League 0(0)0
Cups 1(0)0
Debut 10 November 2019 Kingstonian (Home) FA Cup Round 1
Member of Macclesfield Town's academy who made his senior
debut when senior contracted players were on strike due to
late payment of wages which was his only senior appearance
during the 2019-20 season.
In September 2021 Connor was added to the list of players
registered with the Cheshire League who are eligible to play
for phoenix club Macclesfield FC Reserves formed in 2021 and
has played for Preston-based Macclesfield FC International
Academy.
Signed for Chadderton in March 2022 but also registered
with Macclesfield FC to play in one of the two teams entered
into the Lancashire League for the 2022-23 season, these
teams being based in Preston for educational prurposes. Made
14 appearances between August and November 2023 for NWCF -
Premier side Irlam.
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Shannon Joseph
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1895-96 Outside-right
TC League 2 Apps 1 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 28 September 1895 Oldham County (Home)
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A Scotsman who played in three early season matches
possible on trial.
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Shannon
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1930-31 Outside-right
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 8 April 1931 Stalybridge Celtic (Home)
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Hailing from Manchester and a speedy player, he was
brought into the side for one match at a time when senior
players were being rested
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Sharples Harry
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1931-32 Left-back
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CL League 36 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 10 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 29 August 1931 Hyde United (Away)
Previously with Manchester Central, Harry signed for
Macclesfield in the summer of 1931 and played for the senior
side for one season when he featured in 46 of the 51
matches. He won a Cheshire League Champions medal and gained
a winners' medal in the Challenge Cup competition.
On leaving Macclesfield he moved to Rochdale (August 1932),
then Ashton National (July 1933) and finally Manchester
North End (September 1934).
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Sharply
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1926-27 Left-back
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 28 April 1927 Tranmere Rovers Reserves (Away)
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There is no information recorded about this player but as
he made just one appearance in the penultimate match of the
season. In line with the common practice of using late
season matches to give players a one match trial, it is most
probable that he was being given a trial.
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Sharratt Christopher Michael
'Chris'
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1993-94 Midfielder
Conf League 24(0)4 Cups 14(0)3
Debut 21 August 1993 Bath City (Away)
Started his football career in North Wales with Bangor
City and then Caernarfon before moving to Stalybridge,
signing for Wigan Athletic in December 1991 where he went on
to make 24 league appearances scoring three goals.
Become manager Sammy McIlroy’s first signing
for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1993.
He spent most of the 1993-94 season at the Moss Rose moving
to
Altrincham in March 1994 in an exchange for Gary Powell
moving to Southport in November 1996 before returning to
Altrincham in 1998. In 1999 signed for Bangor City following
the appointment of former Altrincham manager John King as
manager where he played in their European Cup ties with
Finnish side FC Haka. He then moved to Rhyl for the 2000-01
season.
Born: 13 August 1970.
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Shatwell
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1878-79
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Shaw
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1919-20 Defender
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CL League 3 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 14 April 1920 Chester (A)
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One of several players called upon towards the end of the
season when the club were clearing a backlog of matches.
There is no recorded information about this player.
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Shaw
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1937-38 Left-back
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 28 August 1937 Buxton (Home)
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Having played for Congleton Town, featured in the opening two matches of the season and in the
reserve side during a month's trial after which he was
released.
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Shaw A
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1903-04 Forward
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#ML League 3 Apps 3 Goals
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Debut 2 January 1904 Sale Holmfield (Away)
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Described as a new player from Stoke, he scored two goals
on his debut in the 2-3 defeat at Sale Holmfield, but was
not selected for the next match, a second round Cheshire
Senior Cup match a fortnight later. In his second match on
23 January 1904, he scored the winning goal in the 2-1 home
win against Stretford and featured again a week later in the
0-4 home defeat against Denton. This appearance was
reported as his last for Macclesfield following a
disappointing performance.
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Shaw G
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1902-03 Forward
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#ML League 3 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 28 March 1903 Hooley Hill (Away)
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There is no information recorded about this player who
featured towards the end of the 1902-03 season.
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Shaw Nigel
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1983-84 to 1988-89 Midfielder
NPL League 120(7)31 Cups 49(2)8
Debut 10 September 1983 Sub Marine (Away)
Conf League 57(3)1 Cups 22(0)3
Nigel was an apprentice at Stoke City after which he
played for Nantwich Town and Congleton Town.
Signed in the summer of 1983, he was an energetic midfield player
who was voted Player of the Year for the 1985-86 season and
at the end of the same season he had heroically deputised in
goal for the injured Alan Zelem for several matches after
the transfer deadline.
Nigel was one of four players involved in a serious
car crash at the start of the 1986-87 season when he
sustained a broken arm which kept him out of contention
until October, but played his part in the final months of
the 1986-87 triple winning season (NPL Championship, League
Cup and Presidents Cup) when he was ever-present. Also,
Nigel only missed one match in the Silkmen’s first season in
the Conference.
On leaving the Silkmen he joined Altrincham in January 1989
and then played for Runcorn, Winsford United, Altrincham,
for a second time, Stalybridge Celtic, Nuneaton Borough,
Leek Town and Knypersley Victoria.
An electrician by trade.
Born: 13 February 1963.
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Shaw Sam
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1958-59 Inside-right
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CL League 21 Apps 4 Goals Cups 2
Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 17 September 1958 Runcorn (Home)
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Signed from Winsford United, Sam played with lots of
enthusiasm and featured regularly from September onwards,
although he only managed seven consecutive appearances.
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Shawcross Dave Francis
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1972-73 Wing-half
NPL League 9(2)0 Cups 5(1)0
Debut 14 August 1972 Northwich Victoria (Away)
Started as a junior at Manchester City signing his first
professional contract in June 1958 (47 league appearances,
two goals) playing in the First and Second Divisions. On
leaving City he signed for Stockport
County in June 1965
(60 appearances, 14 goals) and then Halifax Town
in March 1967 (128 appearances, 21 goals). On leaving
Halifax Town played for Drogheda (1970-71), Altrincham and
Droylsden.
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1972 retiring at
the end of the 1972-73 season.
Played for England at Youth and Under 23 levels..
Born: 3 July 1941. Died: 7 November 2015.
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Shearer Peter
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1978-79 Defender
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NPL League 2(0)0
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Debut 23 September 1978 Boston United (Away)
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A member of Macclesfield's reserve team.
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Sheldon F
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1891-92 Goalkeeper
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TC Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 14 November 1891 Northwich Victoria (Away) FA Cup
Q3
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Macclesfield's reserve team goalkeeper at the time, made
his one senior appearance when Macclesfield fielded a
weakened side for this FA Cup match which they lost 0-5,
giving priority to The Combination away league match against
Everton Reserves on the same day in which first choice
keeper Kent appeared.
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Sheldon J
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1876-77 and 1883-84
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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There is no information recorded for this player who
featured in the first season of the newly formed
Macclesfield FC in their pre-league days.
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Sheldon S
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1882-83 and 1884-85
Debut 21 October 1882 Goldenhill (Away)
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Shenton Richard
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1988-89 Midfielder
Conf League 0(1)0 Cups 0(1)0
Debut 30 March 1989 Altrincham (Away) Cheshire Senior Cup
Semi-Final
Macclesfield born, both his appearances came in consecutive matches, his debut
coming in the 28th minute when he replaced John Timmons. The 18-year-old played on the right side of
midfield, with his debut being described as noteworthy,
almost scoring a goal but his shot was cleared off the line.
Played two cricket matches for the Cheshire in the 2002
Minor Counties Championship.
Away from football held the appointment of Head Groundsman
at Macclesfield Cricket, Bowls & Tennis Club from March 1990
to October 1993. Then emigrated to Australia were he became
Assistant Curator for Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust
from October 1993 to October 2003. Since September 2003 has
been the owner of Premier Greenkeeping Services in
Queensland, Australia.
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Shepherd George
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1989-90 to 1994-95 Full-back
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Conf League 143(0)1 Cups 55(1)3
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Debut 26 September 1989 Cheltenham Town (Home)
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Macclesfield paid a fee of £6,000 to Hyde United for George
who was a highly rated and tenacious defender.
He was one of the first YTS players at Manchester
City in 1983 and later said to have been on the books of Bolton Wanderers and
was a trainee at Preston North End but did not make any
senior appearances for them.
A knee injury kept him out of contention
for much of the 1989-90 season.
George suffered a horrific injury when a tackle left
him with one of his legs broken in seven places during the
fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup in October 1994
against Bishop Auckland at the Moss Rose. Subsequently,
George won a civil court action against the Bishop Auckland
Club. Although George made a full recovery, he never played
for Macclesfield again and moved to Altrincham in August
1996 when his
contract expired having made 199 appearances in all
competitions for the Silkmen.
During his time at the Moss Rose George gained winners'
medals in the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1991 and 1992 and a
winners' medal in the Conference League Cup in 1994.
On leaving Altrincham George moved to Chorley and then
Ashton United.
Lives in the Manchester area and runs his own property
development business.
Born: 25 February 1967.
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Shepherd Walter
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1950-51 to 1955-56 Left-half
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CL League 206 Apps 5 Goals Cups 49
Apps 1 Goal
Debut 19 August 1950 Buxton (Home)
Moved from Goslings when the team folded to become a member
of the formidable half-back (centre-back) line with Freer
and Richardson. Was an England Amateur International prior
to joining Macclesfield, played
against Wales (at Bangor) and Ireland (at Belfast), also
represented Middlesex Wanderers against Holland (at Amsterdam and
Rotterdam), and featured in the Cheshire League team. At
club level he gained three Cheshire Senior Cup winners'
medals in 1951, 1952 and 1954, and was a member of the team
which were Cheshire League champions in 1952. It is reported
that he unusually played in his glasses.
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Sherlock John Stanley
'Jack'
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1933-34 Right-back
CL League 16 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 5 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 9 December 1933 Manchester North End (Home)
Played for Hanley Y.M.C.A. before joining Port Vale in May
1929 where he only established himself in the senior side
at right-half in April 1932 going on to make 48 Football
League appearances and scoring three goals before losing his
place in March 1933. Transferred to Colwyn Bay in July 1933.
Moved to Macclesfield, initially on trial, in December
1933 playing regularly at right-full back until early April
1934.
Born: 1 October 1908. Died 1958.
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Sherlock Michael John
'Mike'
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1978-79 to 1980-81 and 1983-84 Goalkeeper
NPL League 98(0)0
Cups 30(0)0
Debut 16 December 1978 Worksop Town (Away)
Previously on the books of Coventry City, Liverpool and New
Mills, Mike moved to Macclesfield Town from Altrincham at a time
when he was a highly regarded goalkeeper in the NPL taking the
gloves over from Robin Simpson, and was ever-present in the
1979-80 season.
Moved to Mossley very early in the
1980-81 season for a fee of £500 but returned to the Moss Rose
for the 1983-84 season when he only missed 10 matches, Peter Eales covering for him.
Mike was also a NPL XI representative.
After spending a short time on loan at Oswestry Town, Mike
played for Witton Albion (November 1984 to October 1986, 99
appearances, keeping 26 clean sheets) and Congleton Town.
A former Universities player, away from football he was a
schoolteacher.
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Sheron Michael Nigel
'Mike'
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2004-05 Forward
FL League 14(12)3 Cups 5(2)1
Debut 7 August 2004 Sub Leyton Orient (Away)
A former England under-21 international and a vastly
experienced striker, Mike started his career at Manchester
City as an apprentice signing his first professional
contract in July 1990 firmly establishing himself in the senior team
(100 league appearances, 14 goals). He spent time
on loan at Bury from March 1991 (five appearances, one
goal). On leaving City he signed for Norwich City in
August 1994 (28 appearances, two goals), and then Stoke City
in November 1995 (69 appearances, 34 goals),
Queens Park Rangers in July 1997 (63 appearances, 19 goals), Barnsley in January 1999 (152 appearances, 33 goals) and
Blackpool (38 appearances, eight goals).
Joined Macclesfield Town two days before the start of the
2004-05 season.
At the Moss Rose he was a regular member
of the side in the first half of the season, usually in a
three-man attack, however, with Jon Parkin in such fine form
partnered by Matthew Tipton, the manager reverted to a
two-man attack leaving Mike with few opportunities.
Moved to Shrewsbury Town in March 2005 (seven appearances,
two goals) from there he joined Warrington Town as a player and
shortly after retired from playing football becoming a member of the
coaching staff at Warrington. Subsequently was the youth team
manager at Bury from 2007-10, spent a year at Oldham Athletic
(2010-11) as the Under 15s coach, a short time coaching at
Bath University (2011) then moved to Liverpool's Academy
(2011-13) where he was coach to the Under 13s. He then
became Head of Academy at Rotherham United (2013-15) before
his appointment at Blackburn Rovers in March 2015 initially
as Lead Youth Development Coach and Under 16s manager, later
Professional Development Phase Assistant Coach and in August
2019 was appointed Head Coach for the Under 18s. In 2021
stepped up a level becoming Head Coach for the U23s at
Blackburn Rovers. Since his appointment at Blackburn Rovers
they have changed the structure of their age groups resulting
in Mike now (2024) holding the role of Under 21 Lead Coach.
Born: St Helens, 11 January 1972.
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Sherratt Alan
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1973-74 and 1974-75 Defender
NPL League 46(1)0 Cups 9(1)1
Debut 17 February 1974 Wigan Athletic (Away)
Prior to joining the Silkmen Alan was at Knypersley
Victoria, Stoke-on-Trent. Popular with the supporters, he gained
promotion to the senior side from the reserves following
some excellent displays which brought him much praise.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Nantwich Town where he
gained a winners' medal in the 1976 Cheshire Senior Cup
competition.
Away from football, during his time at Macclesfield was a
Test Technician.
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Sherratt R
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1876-77
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Debut (?) 7 April 1877 Normacot (Away)
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There is no information recorded for this player but as
he appeared to make only one appearance for Macclesfield it
may well be that he was making a guest appearance when
attached to another club.
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Shirley John Henry (Jack)
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1931-32 and 1932-33 Inside-left
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CL League 60 Apps 29 Goals
Cups 16 Apps 8 Goals
Debut 29 August 1931 Hyde United (Away)
Before joining the Silkmen Jack had played for Whitchurch,
Stoke City (1927-28) and Wellington Town (summer 1930).
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1931, Jack was a clever and industrious
player who was almost ever-present in his first season
scoring two hat-tricks in his 25 goals. In the 1932-33
season he lost his place for a time to William Black, but
when Black left the club Jack was re-instated. He also scored six goals in the match against the Rest of
the League which the Silkmen won 8-5.
Won a Cheshire League Championship medal in seasons 1931-32
and 1932-33 as well as gaining a winners' medal in the
Challenge Cup competition.
On leaving Macclesfield he moved to Nelson.
Born Crewe 1902, died in 1968.
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Shrives John
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1883-84
Debut 13 October 1883 Manchester (Away)
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A member of the Macclesfield team in their
pre-competitive days and later played centre-half for
Goldenhill Wanderers.
Was headmaster at Macclesfield Industrial School until
1884 when he moved to Church of England Boys' School,
LIverpool Road Kidsgrove where he remained until retiring
due to ill-health in March 1922. Retired to West Heath,
Congleton.
Born: Cheltenham. Died: August 1929, Congleton aged 69.
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Shufflebotham J
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1934-35 Outside-right
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 24 April 1935 Altrincham (Away)
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An amateur playing with Central Old School Boys who was
drafted in with two other amateurs for an end of season
match, when three senior players were unavailable through
injury.
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Shuker Christopher Alan 'Chris'
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2000-01 Midfielder
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FL League 6(3)1
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Debut 24 March 2001 Sub Blackpool (Home)
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A trainee at Manchester City signing his first professional
contract in September 1999. Spent the majority of the 2000-01 season playing for
Manchester City reserves where he had made some fine
performances.
He was loaned to Macclesfield Town by Manchester City
towards the end of the 2000-01 season so that he could gain
first-team experience, and it was with Macclesfield that he
made his senior debut and later scored his first senior
goal, a fine header in the 1 – 0 win against Kidderminster
Harriers.
A tricky and speedy left-winger who was not afraid to
tackle, Chris went on to make five league appearances
for Manchester City and then had loan spells at Walsall from
February 2003 (five appearances),
Rochdale from August 2003 (14 appearances, one goal) and Hartlepool United
from December 2003 (also 14 appearances, one goal) before moving to Barnsley in
March 2004 (100 appearances, 17 goals). He then signed
for Tranmere Rovers in July 2006 (123 appearances, 14
goals),Morecambe in August 2010 (27 appearances, two goals)
and Port Vale in February 2012
(55 appearances, one
goal).
Joined the coaching staff of Tranmere Rovers under manager
Micky Adams in October 2014 and also made three senior
appearances during the 2014-15 season. With a change of
league status and manager at Tranmere, Chris was released at
the end of the 2014-15 season when he retired from playing
football.
Embarked on a managerial career as assistant manager at
Trafford FC but was released at the beginning of October
2017.
Is currently (December 2017) a personal trainer at Body pro
Fitness and is also Head Football Coach at Carmel Sixth Form
College.
Born: Liverpool, 9 May 1982.
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Shuttleworth Barry
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2001-02 Defender
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FL League 0(3)0 Cups 1(1)0
Debut 13 October 2001 Sub Bristol Rovers (Away)
Barry was a trainee at Bury where he earned his first
professional contract in July 1995, but did not progress to the
senior side and moved to Rotherham in August 1997 but unable
to break into the senior side, signed for Blackpool in
August 1998 (19 league appearances, one goal) and then
Scarborough during the summer of 2000.
Signed non-contract forms with Macclesfield Town in October 2001.
A left-sided defender who could push forward, Barry
was very much a fringe player in the senior side,
nevertheless, he appeared regularly for the reserves in
their Avon Division Two championship season.
After leaving Macclesfield Barry moved to Altrincham, joined
Accrington Stanley in 2002 returning to Altrincham in
December 2002 and after being released in October 2004
he signed for Bamber Bridge. Later played for Clitheroe
(October 2007), Ramsbottom United (2009) and Padiham (2011)
after which he retired from playing football.
In 2020, having qualified in sports therapy, massage and
rehabilitation, set up his own business working from home.
Is also involved with Ossy Joggers running group providing
training tips and rehabilitation plans as well as Lads
United, a metal health and wellbeing organisation,
Born: Accrington, 9 July 1977.
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Siddons Tony
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1956-57 and 1957-58 Right-half
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CL League 6 Apps 1 Goal Cups 2 Apps
0 Goals
Debut 5 September 1956 Stafford Rangers (Away)
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A local lad, Tony joined the Silkmen having been an
outstanding schoolboy footballer. He was a member of
the reserve side called into the senior side from time to
time, and scored his one senior goal on his debut in the 4-1
victory.
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Sievwright George Edgar Smollett
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1966-67 to 1970-71 Right-back
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CL League 76(0)2
Cups 32(0)0
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NPL League 97(1)6 Cups 61(4)5
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Debut 20 August 1966 Buxton (Home)
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George hailed from Dundee and was a strong tackler, yet he
had a heart of gold and was a great favourite with the fans.
He commenced his football career at the junior club of
Broughty Ferry Athletic from where Dundee United signed him
in 1957. He moved to Oldham Athletic in June 1963 for a
fee of £500 (37 league appearances, four goals) then
Tranmere Rovers in June 1964, although he did not make any
senior league appearances, and Rochdale in July 1965
(32 appearances, one goal).
Signed for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1966 were he
was a member of the Northern Premier League championship
sides in 1968-69 and 1969-70, holder of a FA Trophy winners'
medal in 1970, two winners' medals in the Cheshire Senior
Cup in 1969 and 1971 and was a member of the team which won
the North West Floodlit League in 1969-70. Enjoyed a benefit
season in 1970-71.
On leaving Macclesfield he joined Mossley as
player/manager in November 1972 and later as manager at Stalybridge.
He spent 20 years as area manager for
Philips Lighting and then became a self-employed lighting
distributor, at the same time being a part-time scout for Emley.
Born: 10 September 1937.
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Silous Ray
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1980-81 Defender
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NPL League 7(1)0 Cups 3(0)1
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Debut 16 August 1980 Netherfield (Away)
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Ray started his career at Bedford Town FC coming through the
youth and reserve teams as an amateur before signing
professional forms in August 1971 (61 appearances, 12 goals) leaving in 1974 to play for Milton Keynes
City.
It would appear that Ray moved north at some stage as
he was signed by Macclesfield Town from Horwich RMI. He was a tall,
strong and experienced defender whose appearances all came
in the early part of the season.
He also played for an FA XI,
for
Chorley and coached at Leigh RMI leaving them in
November 1985.
(Many thanks go to David Williams for the
information about Ray's early career and connections with
Chorley and Leigh.)
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Simister
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1925-26 Right-back
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 23 September 1925 Sandbach Ramblers (Home)
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An amateur from Stoke who was given a two-match trial
when Burrows, the established right-back at that time, was
out injured.
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Simmons
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1955-56 Goalkeeper
CL League 7 Apps 0 Goals Cups 1 App
0 Goals
31 August 1955 Mossley (Home)
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With the regular keeper Jack Hacking sidelined, amateur
Simmons was pressed into action just after the start of the
season until the beginning of October and was on the winning
side for half his matches.
On leaving Macclesfield he
moved to Mossley during the 1955-56 season where he turned
out for them as a defender making nine appearances, scoring
two goals.
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Simms
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1913-14 Centre-half
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LC League 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 6 September 1913 Crewe Alexandra Reserves (Home)
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Prior to signing for Macclesfield was a member of the
Bury reserve team. Played in the first two matches of the season at a time when
the club appeared to be seeking a player to fill the
centre-half
position as several different players were used until
Standfast was given the role in December 1913.
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Simms
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1950-51 Outside-right
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CL League 2 Apps 1 Goal Cups 1
App 1 Goal
Debut 26 August 1950 Hyde United (Home)
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Previously with Port Vale and Winsford United. Made
three consecutive appearances deputising for Donald Triner,
but did not feature again despite scoring on his debut in
the 2-0 win and again in the 2-1 victory over Congleton Town
in the Challenge Cup.
This player could be Ralph Simms who played 'as a wide man'
for New Mills in the 1950s.
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Simms John
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1932-33 Outside-left
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CL League 21 Apps 11 Goals
Cups 2 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 3 October 1932 Chester Reserves (Away)
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Started at Whitfield Colliery before signing for Stoke City
Reserves (March 1934) as an amateur and then Leek Alexandra,
Port Vale (October 1926, 81 league appearances, 25 goals), Swansea Town (May 1932,
four league appearances, two goals) and
Winsford United (August 1932).
Signed for Macclesfield in October 1932 when he replaced Davidson and retained the
position until he was injured, missing the final two months
of the season. Billy Owen was signed in March 1933 to fill
the outside-left position.
Signed for Northwich Victoria in June 1934 moving to
Stafford Rangers in September 1934.
Born: Burslem 1903.
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Simpson Frank
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1922-23 Centre-half
CL League 34 Apps 3 Goals
Cups 12 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 26 August 1922 Whitchurch (Home)
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Prior to World War One Frank was on the books of Leeds
United. In the War he served in the Royal Garrison Artillery
and played in their team at left-half when stationed at
Gosport. He was later part of the British
Expeditionary Forces overseas.
On his return to England he signed for Leeds United
(November 1920) and then Crewe Alexandra (May 1921 - 10
appearances, one goal in the Football League) playing
in their Third Division (North) side at centre-half.
When Perry signed for Crewe at the beginning of the 1921-22
season, Frank moved to the Reserve team.
Signing for Macclesfield in the summer of 1922 Frank
spent one season at the Moss Rose when he was almost
ever-present. A player of sound judgement, a great
tackler, a good distributor of the ball and with good aerial
ability he served the club well.
On leaving Macclesfield he signed for Whitchurch at the
beginning of the 1923-24 season leaving them during the
1924-25 season when he signed for New Mills. He moved to
Hurst during the 1925-26 season, making eight
appearances and scoring one goal between October and
December 1925. Was with Ellesmere Port during the 1926-27
season.
Away from football, his occupation was a County Clerk and
he was a cricket enthusiast.
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Simpson Gary
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2009-10 to 2011-12 Manager
Matches 111, Won 33, Drawn 47, Lost 31, %Win 29.72
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Started his career as a midfielder at Stoke City where he
made over 100 appearances for the reserve team.
However, the rest of his playing career came at non-league
level. First at Boston United (1980-85), then Stafford Rangers
(1985-86), Weymouth (1986-87), Stafford Rangers (1986-87),
Boston United (1988-90), Altrincham (1989-91), Gainsborough
(player/manager 1991-93), Arnold Town (1993-94) and Hyde
United (1994-95). He won nine England semi-professional caps
and also captained the Middlesex Wanderers touring side
playing games in Indonesia, Holland and Hungary.
On retiring from playing, Simpson teamed up with Keith
Alexander, who he first met when they were both players at
Boston United, acting as assistant at Ilkeston Town
(1996-2000), Northwich Victoria (2000-01), Lincoln City
(2002-06) and Peterborough United (2006-07). In May 2007,
when Keith Alexander was appointed Director of Football at
Bury, Simpson joined the club as a coach with responsibility
for the reserve side and scouting.
Simpson moved to Macclesfield Town as Keith Alexander's
assistant at the end of February 2008. He was appointed
manager on the death of Keith Alexander in March 2010, the
team completing the season in 19th position in Coca-Cola
League Two. In the 2010-11 season in the renamed npower
League Two the team completed the season in 15th position ,
their best finish since the play-off season of 2004-05.
2011-12 proved to be a difficult season (which resulted in
them losing their Football League status) although Simpson
guided his side to the third round of the FA Cup.
Having drawn non-league opposition in the first two rounds,
Macclesfield were given a home tie against Premier League
Bolton Wanderers. Macclesfield held Bolton to a 2-2 draw at
the Moss Rose but lost the replay 2-0 at Bolton. With only
one win in 24 league matches,
including defeat by the bottom team in League Two on 17
March, Simpson was sacked from his position the following
day. During his time as manager at Macclesfield, on match
days he always wore yellow socks as a tribute to the late
Keith Alexander and following the death of player Richard
Butcher he wore shirt with squad number 21 again as a
tribute. (The 21 squad number was retired by the club
following Richard's death.)
On 27 February 2013 Simpson returned to Lincoln City as
manager but in November 2014, having spent time on gardening
leave, he was dismissed. During the 2015-16 season he was
appointed assistant manager at Barrow. As Gary is no longer
listed as a member of the management team at Barrow, whilst
there has been no official announcement, it is assumed that
he has left the employment of the club.
Born: 10 June 1959.
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Simpson Gordon
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1977-78 Defender
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NPL League 14(0)1 Cups 7(0)0
Debut 20 August 1977 Mossley (Away)
Gordon played for the Silkmen reserves in the 1975-76
season, but left for Ashton United. He also had a spell with
Wigan Athletic before returning to the Moss Rose for second
spell, making appearances in the senior side during the
1977-78 season. He later spent time at Congleton Town and
Nantwich Town (9 appearances, one goal) returning to
Congleton Town before signing for Mossley in April 1984 from
where he was released in May 1985 having made 19
appearances, scoring two goals.
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Simpson J
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1938-39 Inside-right
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 19 November 1938 Chester Reserves (Away)
Playing in the Liverpool League, he was unfortunate to be
given a run out with Macclesfield in their heavy 0-6 defeat
at Chester.
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Simpson Robin Harold
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1977-78, 1978-79 and 1980-81, 1981-82 Goalkeeper
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NPL League 102(0)0 Cups 17(0)0
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Debut 21 December 1977 Stalybridge Celtic (Home) NW Floodlit League
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A former Stockport junior and England schoolboy
international, Robin progressed through the Macclesfield
Town reserve side to take over as first team ‘keeper from
Nigel Lownds. His ability and height, he was 6’ 3” tall,
earned him respect from opposing attackers. Having
played for New Mills, he joined Macclesfield for a second
spell in 1980 (Fee £100) taking the gloves from Kevin Rafferty and,
other than for the first two months of the 1981-82 was first
choice ‘keeper maintaining a sequence of eight consecutive
clean sheets. During his time with the Silkmen he had
trials with Nottingham Forest.
He then played for Stalybridge Celtic, Congleton
Town (64 appearances), returned to Stalybridge Celtic, Witton Albion (56
appearances), Hyde United (one appearance), returned to
Witton Albion (38 appearances), Leek Town (129 appearances),
Chorley and Hyde United (one appearance).
Robin was an ink salesman to the newspaper trade and his
grandfather played for Macclesfield in the 1920s.
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Sinclair Emile Anthony
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2008-09 to 2011-12 Forward
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FL League 77(18)14 Cups 8(0)4
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Debut 17 January 2009 Aldershot Town (Away)
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Emile started his career at Bradford City in the youth
section moving to the youth section at Nottingham Forest in
2006 signing his first professional contract in July 2007
(15 league appearances, one goal). Whilst there spent time
on loan at Brentford (November 2007-January 2008, four
appearances) and Mansfield Town (October-December 2008).
Moved to Macclesfield Town, initially on loan, in January
2009. Emile made a flying start
when he scored on his home debut in the win against
promotion contenders Brentford and played with pace and
agility. His move
was made permanent in the summer of 2009 and whilst most of
his appearances were as a striker, from time to time he
covered a wide midfield role where he made many speedy runs.
He scored seven goals and completed the season as joint
top-scorer. Emile continued to use his pace to good effect
at the start of the 2010-11 Season but was side-lined
through injury in October/November. On recovering he
appeared regularly scoring five goals in the season, two
which came in the 3-2 defeat at Burton in March 2011.
Taking up the centre-forward role at the beginning of the
2011-12 season following the departure of Tyrone Barnett,
Emile was in fine form and scored three goals in the Carling
Cup competition.
A move to Championship club
Peterborough United came on transfer deadline day at the end
of August 2011 for an undisclosed fee (37 appearances, 13
goals). Spent time on loan at Barnsley (November
2012-January 2013, four appearances) and Doncaster Rovers (January-May
2103, four appearances). Signed for
Crawley Town in August 2013 for a fee of £100,000 (15
appearances, two goals), spending
the second half of the 2013-14 season on loan at Northampton
Town, signing permanently for them in the summer of 2014 (30
appearances, three goals).
Having been released by Northampton Town in January 2015 he
signed for York City (24 appearances, two goals) spending time on loan at Guiseley
(February-May 2016, 11 appearances, two goals)
before signing for Altrincham in the summer of 2016 (four
appearances, one goal). Moved to
Bradford Park Avenue in September 2016 (28 appearances,
three goals) and then Scarborough Athletic in the summer of 2017 but left them
early in October 2017, signing for Ossett Town in November
2017 (four appearances, one goal), moving on again in January 2018 to Goole AFC. Started
the 2018-19 season at Athersley Recreation moving to
Liversedge in December 2018.
Emile is cousin of Micah Richards.
Born: Leeds, 29 December 1987.
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Sinclair Tommy 'Topping'
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1930-31 Right-half
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CL League 5 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 20 December 1930 Hyde United (Away)
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Commenced his career with Southport Central in 1914 moving
to Norwood Crescent (1918), then Port Vale (1919) and
Southport (1920, 391 appearances, 33 goals).
Joined Macclesfield during the 1930-31 season featuring in
five matches in place of Stanley Holt.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Nelson at the start of
the 1931-32 season moving to Burscough Rangers in 1933.
Born: 27 August 1897, Southport. Died: 13 March 1967,
Southport.
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Sindall J
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1927-28 Right-half
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CL League 3 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 6 April 1927 Runcorn (Away)
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From Shirebrook, he was a member of the reserve side in both the 1926-27 and
1927-28 seasons. After his senior debut in April 1927 he
then made three consecutive senior
appearances in September 1927 at a time when there was no
one specific player allocated to the right-half position.
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Singleton
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1899-1900 Outside-left
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SDL League 6 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 2 September 1899 Congleton Hornets (Away)
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Only played in the first half of the 1899-1900 season,
scoring his one goal in the 4-2 away win at Leek,
Hallefield-Macclesfield's only victory of the the first half
of the season. His last match was on 2 December 1899 at
Nantwich. (Hallefield, renamed Hallefield-Macclesfield
for the 1899-1900 season, had moved to the Moss Rose in 1897
when Macclesfield FC failed financially). On leaving
Macclesfield joined Brentford.
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Skillen Collin
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1978-79 Midfielder
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NPL League 11(0)5 Cups 2(0)1
Debut 9 October 1978 Northwich Victoria (Away)
Collin started his career at Poulton Victoria in the West
Cheshire League before moving to Formby and then Cammell
Laird.
A midfielder who could also play up front, he
attracted league scouts with his ability and goal scoring
knack. Collin scored two goals in the 3-2 home win against Runcorn in the NPL match in November 1978.
On leaving Macclesfield played for New Mills, Stalybridge
Celtic (181 appearances, 92 goals), Witton Albion (August to October 1983,
11 appearances), Hyde United for a fee of £450 (36
appearances, six goals), returned to Stalybridge Celtic, Rhyl and Ellesmere Port & Neston.
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Skillen Keith
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1968-69 Forward
NPL League 0(2)0 Cups 1(0)0
Debut 21 September 1968 Runcorn (Away)
A young reserve team player whose appearances came at the
end of September and the beginning of October 1968.
Subsequently played for Deer Orchard, Netherfield,
Workington (1973-75, 64 league appearances, nine goals),
Hartlepool United (1975-76, six appearances, one goal), and Workington completing his career in his home town of
Cockermouth in the Workington Sunday League.
Born: 26 May 1948.
Died: 7 August 2013.
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Slack A
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1876-77 and 1877-78
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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There is no information recorded for this player who
featured during the first two seasons of the newly formed
Macclesfield FC in their pre-league days.
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Slack John James
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1901-02 Outside-left
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#ML League 15 Apps 4 Goals
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Debut 21 December 1901 Berry's (Home)
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Appeared on the scene during December 1901 filling the
outside-left position for the remainder of the campaign.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Crewe Alexandra.
Outside football he was a member of Macclesfield Harriers
and Gymnastic Club and from 1904 became the trainer for the
Crewe Athletic Club, a position which he held for 15 years.
With an interest in working men's clubs he had been a member
of the I.L.P Club in Crewe and was vice-chairman of the
Valley W.M.C for 30 years until he was forced to retire
through illness.
Died April 1960 in Crewe aged 83.
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Slater
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1881-82 Goalkeeper
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Slater
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1924-25 Outside-left
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 26 December 1924 Stalybridge (Away)
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Featured regularly for the Macclesfield reserve team at
outside-left making one senior appearance when the regular
outside-left, Forrest, was unavailable.
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Slater Cliff
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1964-65 Defender
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 14 October 1964 Ellesmere Port Town (Home)
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A natural footballer, conscientious and is reported to have
worked hard to improve his game, but was unable to force his way
into the senior side.
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Sleight Geoffrey 'Geoff'
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1966-67 Winger
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CL League 2(1)0
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Debut 1 April 1967 New Brighton (Home)
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Born in Barnsley, Geoff made a single appearance for England
Under 18 schoolboys in March 1961 joining Bolton Wanderers on leaving school making his debut
against Manchester City in September 1961.
Having only made a handful of appearances he was advised that
there was no long term future for him and was released in
1963. He signed for Cheshire League side Wigan Athletic
where he made 16 league appearances scoring four goals.
He then left for Australia signing for Sydney Prague where
he won representative honours and was then invited to
represent the Australian National team making two
appearances in the World Cup qualifiers in 1966 against North Korea
and Cambodia. At this time it would appear that caps
were not awarded but when Australia qualified for the 2006
World Cup the Australian Football Federation decided to
award caps to everyone who had played for Australia since
1922. On a visit to Australia in April 2007 Geoff collected
his cap at a ceremony, some 41 years after his appearances.
Returned to England in 1967 signing for Macclesfield Town
making three end-of-season appearances.
Went onto play for Stalybridge Celtic, Buxton and Mossley in
1974 going on to make 148 appearances and scoring 10 goals
in his three years at the club. In November 1976 he was
appointed caretaker manager for six matches but Howard
Wilkinson was appointed manager. Moved to Droylsden for the
1977-78 season but returned to Mossley in 1978 to make two
appearances.
Was then appointed manager at Frickley Athletic guiding them
to promotion to the Football Conference in 1980. He later
was appointed manager at Goole Town. Re-united with Howard
Wilkinson when he was appointed chief scout at Leeds United,
a position he held from 1993 to 1996.
Born: 20 June 1943.
(Grateful thanks go to Mossley FC for the content and
photograph for this profile.)
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Smallwood
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1922-23 Outside-left
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 30 March 1923 Congleton Town (Away)
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A young player from Denton given a one match trial.
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Smallwood Frederick 'Freddy'
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1935-36 Outside-left
CL League 42 Apps 26 Goals
Cups 10 Apps 9 Goals
Debut 31 August 1935 Buxton (Home)
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A Welsh amateur who commenced his career as a youth
with Llanerch Celts before joining Wrexham as an amateur in
September 1933 moving to Chester in September 1934 where he signed professional
forms, however, he was unable to establish himself in the
senior sides at either Wrexham or Chester.
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1935. Described as a
speedy player with a powerful shot, Freddy was a prolific
scorer completing the 1935-36 season as second top-scorer
behind Oswald Jones with a total of 35 Goals. He netted a
hat-trick in the early season 3-2 win at Crewe and
scored two goals in each of nine other matches. He
also scored Macclesfield's goal in the 1-2 defeat by Runcorn
in the Cheshire Senior Cup. In the 1935-36 season he was the
only player who appeared in every single match.
On leaving Macclesfield Freddy moved to Southampton in the
Football League Second Division playing in all but one match
in the 1936-37 season. Injured in pre-season to the 1937-38
season, he lost his place and only featured in eight matches
and at the end of the season refused a new contract. Notched
up 48 league appearances and scored 10 goals during his time
at Southampton. Signed
for Reading (January 1938) in the Football League Third Division South
remaining there until the start of
the second World War making 43 league appearances and
scoring 12 goals. Freddy retired from professional football
during the war but went on to make guest appearances for
Wrexham, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Hartlepool United.
It is reported that he was a superstitious player carrying a
lucky rabbit's foot in the pocket of his shorts on match
days.
He settled in the Sunderland area after the war where he
played the trumpet in a small dance band and the cornet in a
brass band
Born: 16 September 1910
Died: 1 December 1965 in Durham.
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Smart Andrew James
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2005-06 and 2006-07 Defender
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FL League 7(2)0 Cups 2(1)1
Debut 23 August 2005 Nottingham Forest (Away)
Carling Cup Round 1
Having progressed through the ranks at Macclesfield Town, Andrew
was awarded his first professional contract in the summer of
2005. He was only used occasionally in his first season at
senior level usually at left-back, however, he featured once
as an emergency striker, with his sole senior goal coming
from a 22-yard strike in the first leg of the Northern Area
Final of the Football League Trophy at Carlisle. In
his second season, Andrew did not feature at all but spent
time on loan at Northwich Victoria (January-April 2007, 18
appearances, one goal). He was released in
the summer of 2007.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Stalybridge Celtic in
July 2007 (90 league appearances, 15 goals), and then Hyde
United in July 2010 (36 appearances, seven goals), Trafford
FC in July 2011, Altrincham in March 2012 (seven
appearances), Trafford FC for a second time in July 2012,
Salford City in July 2014 (three appearances) returning yet
again to Trafford FC in September 2014, Glossop North End in
September 2015 (13 appearances) and Ramsbottom United in February
2016.
Born: Altrincham, 17 March 1986.
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Smedley
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1947-48 and 1948-49 Inside-right
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals Cups 1
App 0 Goals
Debut 29 March 1948 Stalybridge Celtic (Home)
A member of the reserve team who filled in at senior
level from time to time.
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Smethams John
Charles 'Charlie'
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1904-05 and 1905-06 Forward
#ML League 23 Apps 2 Goals
Debut 12 November 1904 Tonge (Home)
Born in Congleton he first played for Congleton Excelsior
before signing for Macclesfield during the 1904-05 season
featuring regularly in the team for the remainder of the
season. His appearances in the following season were
limited, last appearing in November 1905. It is unknown
where he played between November 1905 and the beginning of
the 1907-08 season, but he signed for Burnley remaining
there until 1910 making 60 league appearances scoring four
goals. He then moved to Blackburn Rovers where he only made
three senior league appearances during the 1910-11 season
after which he moved to Southport Central where he made 28
appearances and scored two goals in the 1911-12 season. He
then played for Congleton Town during the 1911-12 and
1912-13 seasons.
Born: 1886. Died: Q4 1938 in Macclesfield.
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Smith
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1887-88
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Smith
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1926-27 Right-half
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 1 September 1926 Ellesmere Port (Away)
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A young player from Chadderton given a one match trial in
the second match of the season.
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Smith
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1959-60 Outside-right
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 29 August 1959 Runcorn (Away)
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Made just the one senior appearance. There is
nothing recorded about this player.
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Smith A
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1896-97, 1899-1900 to 1900-01, 1902-03 and 1904-05 to 1905-06 Outside-right
#TC League 5 Apps 1 Goal
NSL League 5 Apps 1 Goal
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#ML League 12 Apps 1 Goal
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Debut 20 February 1897 Chester (Home)
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A member of Macclesfield's reserve team for many years,
this player was used as a reliable deputy for other players.
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Smith Alby
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1881-82 to 1883-84 Goalkeeper
Debut 11 February 1882 Crewe Alexandra
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An able deputy to the regular goalkeeper Jim Morton in each
of his three seasons with the club, often on the winning
side.
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Smith Alex
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1953-54 to 1955-56 Left-back/right-back
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CL League 102 Apps 1 Goal Cups 18
Apps 0 Goals
Debut 8 September 1953 Mossley (Away)
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A professional footballer since the age of 17, Alex
initially signed on a month’s loan in September 1953 at the
age of 25. The previous season he was playing for
Weymouth and before that had been on the books of Hibernian and St Mirren.
He impressed during his initial month's loan and went on to
play in the majority of matches in each of the three
seasons he was at the Moss Rose. Alex usually occupied the
left-back position, but in the 1953-54 season he filled in
at right-back when J Alan Jones was unavailable. He gained a
Cheshire Senior Cup winners' medal in 1954.
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Smith Albert D
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1927-28 Forward
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CL League 5 Apps 1 Goal
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Debut 27 August 1927 Crewe Alexandra Reserves (Home)
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Previously with Worksop and Stockport County, Smith only featured in early
season matches scoring on his third appearance in the 1-4
defeat at Sandbach Ramblers.
Relative of G Newton (see profile).
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Smith AH
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1930-31 Goalkeeper
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CL League 14 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 17 September 1930 Manchester Central (Home)
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Brother of Cecil Smith, he took over the goalkeeper's
position when Harold Compston was injured. He was on the
winning side for seven of his 17 appearances and lost his
place when Stanley Starling was signed at the end of
December 1930 who then became the first choice
'keeper.
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Smith Darnell
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2012-13
NC Cups 1(0)0
Debut 26 February 2013 Stalybridge Celtic (Away) Cheshire Senior Cup R2
A member of the Macclesfield Youth Team. His one
appearance came in the Cheshire Senior Cup when the youth
team were fielded for the round two tie. Released at the end
of the 2012-13 season.
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Smith David Christopher 'Dave'
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2001-02 to 2003-04 Midfielder
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FL League 18(3)0 Cups
1(0)0
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Debut 2 February 2002 Exeter City (Home)
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David is a former Norwich City trainee and England under-21
international who was awarded his first professional
contract at Carrow Road in July 1989 (18 league appearances).
He then signed for
Oxford United in July 1994
(198 appearances, two goals), moving to Stockport County
in February 1999 (71 appearances, three goals).
Joined Macclesfield Town on loan in February 2002 as cover for the
injured Kevin Keen, when he impressed in the midfield with
his precise passing.
Having been released by County he moved to Eircom
League side Drogheda United before eventually linking up with
the Silkmen on a permanent basis in January 2001.
Unfortunately, over the following 18 months, David was
limited to only a few appearances as he was dogged by injury
and was released in the summer of 2004, subsequently
retiring as a professional footballer.
David set up his own
high class chauffeur business in Liverpool taking agents,
footballers and celebrities to various events.
Born: Stonehouse, 29 March 1968.
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Smith Frank
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1901-02 to 1904-05 Goalkeeper
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#ML League 39 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals
Debut - unknown due to missing match information
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The third goalkeeper used during the 1901-02 season, he
took over from T Lloyd after a run of defeats. First choice
'keeper for the 1902-03 season but was replaced by Rowbotham
from the middle of January 1903 to the end of the season.
Again first choice 'keeper for the 1903-04 season until 30
January 1904 when he refused to travel for the next match at
Hooley Hill at a time when the team had failed to win a
match since the third week in November 1903. Replaced
by reserve team 'keeper Frost for one match, with former
'keeper Walter Brocklehurst playing until 16 April 1904 when
Smith returned. Only featured on five occasions during the
1904-05 season after Humphries had moved to Stretford
pending the appointment of John Wilkinson.
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Smith Frederick Augustus Ford 'Fred'
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1910-11 to 1912-13, 1920-21 and 1922-23 Right-back
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ML League 42 Apps 2 Goals
Cups 12 Apps 0 Goals
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LC League 46 Apps 6 Goals
Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals
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CL League 27 Apps 4 Goals
Cups 4 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 17 September 1910 Chapel-en-le-Frith (Home) FA Cup
1Q
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A native of Buxton he first played for Buxton Villa at
inside-left and then Buxton Wednesdays as a
full-back before moving to their Saturday team where he was
their goalkeeper at a time when three Smith brothers were
playing for Buxton. He then joined Wigan Borough before
signing for Stockport County In 1906 where he remained for three seasons, making 27 Football
League appearances. Moved to Derby County in May 1909
where he reverted to the full-back position making five
senior Football League appearances.
Signed for
Macclesfield in August 1910 when he was partnered by Frank Johnson and Percy Pickford.
In his time from 1910 to 1913 Fred missed very few matches
and in the 1910-11 season he played his part in the team
winning the Manchester League Championship and the Cheshire
Senior Cup.
In May 1913 he was recruited by Southern Football League
side Southampton at the veteran stage of his career. He
initially played for their reserve team where he was appointed
captain, but was promoted to the senior team at the beginning
of November making 11 consecutive appearances and a further
five towards the end of the season.
At the end of the 1914-15 season he was struggling to
regain full fitness and decided to retire and moved back to
Macclesfield to concentrate on his motor business career.
As a member of the Territorial Army, he was mobilised at
the start of World War One in August 1914 with the
Derbyshire Yeomanry as a motor cycle dispatch rider with the
rank of Lance Corporal. He saw
service in France, Egypt, Gallipoli, Macedonia, Italy
and Sardinia and was captain of the regimental team.
Demobilised at the beginning of 1919 he returned to
Buxton becoming a member of a team called Buxton Comrades of
the Great War winning the Derbyshire Cup. He then spent time
with Maidstone United (June 1919).
He returned to Macclesfield in August 1920 where he featured regularly at right-back,
was the team's designated penalty taker and captain from
January 1921 to March 1921. His season came to
an abrupt end when he was unfortunate to break a leg in the
semi-final of the Cheshire Senior Cup against Congleton on
19 March 1921, and it was not until 30 December 1922 that he
returned to the side when it was reported that he made a
surprising and welcome return. He made three further
appearances including one in the final match of the season
at left-half by which time he had become the team's
assistant trainer. Fred was always recognised as a reliable
defender and was always cool and methodical at all times.
He ended his career at Buxton Wanderers as an amateur
having obtained permission to change from the status of
professional.
In 1949 he was still involved with Macclesfield Town FC
acting as a scout for the club.
During his football career he had won medals in the
Cheshire Senior Cup competition, Manchester League (see
above) and the
Kent Senior Shield.
After he retired from playing he was the
steward at the North Western Sports Club.
Born: Q2 1887. Died: 23 December 1957 in Macclesfield.
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Smith Frederick Cecil
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1930-31 Forward
CL League 40 Apps 48 Goals
Cups 9 Apps 6 Goals
Debut 30 August 1930 Nantwich (Home)
Born in Marchwiel, Wales Cecil commenced his football career
in the Principality playing for Marchweil FC, Oswestry
Town (summer 1924), Welshpool Town and
Wrexham (October 1925) before moving to Wigan Borough (July
1928) where he made 38
senior league appearances scoring 23 goals and then Notts
County (August 1930).
He signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1930 along with
his goalkeeper brother. In his sole season with the Silkmen
he was top-scorer in all competitions, netting almost half
the team's goals and scored five hat-tricks along the way,
and only missed two matches throughout the season.
On leaving Macclesfield he spent the 1931-32 season with
Stalybridge Celtic before signing for Burnley (June 1932) where, in four
years, he made 106 senior league appearances scoring 49
goals. In the 1936-37 season he played for Cardiff City
before signing again for Stalybridge (May 1937) and completed his
career back in Wales with Rhyl (February 1938) and then Bangor City
(summer 1939).
Born: 30 October 1904.
Died: 1977.
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Smith Harry Roy
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2018-19 Forward
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FL League 30(9)9
Cups 4(4)1
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Debut 4 August 2018 Swindon Town (Away)
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His youth career took him to
Brentford, Chelsea and Gillingham before dropping into the
Non-League scene when he signed for Sevenoaks Town for the
2013-14 season. Next he signed for Sittingbourne in July
2014 remaining there until December 2015 but during the
first half of the 2014-15 season he featured for Tunbridge
Wells. On leaving Sittingbourne he moved to Folkestone
Invicta where he netted 13 times in 19 league appearances
gaining trials at Aberdeen, Gillingham and Millwall before
signing a two year contract with Millwall in August 2016.
Made his debut on 8 November 2016 scoring twice in
the EFL trophy match against Luton Town and went on to make
12 appearances, scoring six goals in all competitions. In
July 2017 he signed a season-long loan with Swindon Town but
although he made 19 appearances and scored three goals his
loan was terminated towards the end of December 2017.
Returning to Millwall he spent time away from the game in
early 2018 to receive help for mental health and addiction
issues and was released by them at the end of the 2017-18
season.
Signed a one year deal with
Macclesfield Town in July 2018. Harry had rather a slow
start to the season, getting more into his stride from
November 2018 completing the season as second top-scorer
with 10 goals. Three of his goals came in the two league
matches against Exeter City over whom the Silkmen gained a
rare season double victory. He used his physical presence
well although he accumulated more cautions than any other
team player including one red card.
Left Macclesfield Town in May
2019 when he signed a three-year deal (to the end of the
2021-22 season) with Northampton Town,
moving for an undisclosed fee. In January 2021 moved to
Scottish Premiership side Motherwell on loan to the end of
the 2020-21 season. Departed from Northampton a year early
in the summer of 2021 when he signed a two-year deal with
Leyton Orient, going on loan to Exeter City for the 2022-23
season. On 22 October 2022 it was announced that Harry had
cut short his loan spell as he had found it difficult to
settle in the area. Subsequently, in early February 2023,
Barnet announced that he had joined them on loan for the remainder of
the 2022-23 season. Having been released by Leyton Orient in the summer of 2023
signed for EFL2 side Sutton United. Following Sutton
United's relegation from the EFL at the end of the 2023-24
season, Harry decided not to take up the offer of a contract
extension, signing for EFL2 side Swindon Town.
Born: 18 May 1995.
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Smith J
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1919-20 Centre-forward
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CL Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 17 April 1920 Mossley (Away) Subsidiary
Competition
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There is no information recorded about this player who
was signed on 16 April 1920 and
was brought in at a time when the club had to fulfill two
Subsidiary League fixtures on the same day.
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Smith John 'Jack'
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1949-50 to 1951-52 Inside-right/Manager
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CL League 38 Apps 27 Goals Cups 11 Apps 11 Goals
Debut 28 January 1950 Crewe Alexandra Reserves (Home)
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A former England Schoolboy who played at centre-forward and
as a youth played for Dewsbury Moor Welfare and then
Whitehall Printers. He signed professionally for
Huddersfield Town in June 1932 (45
league appearances, 24 goals) moving to Newcastle United in
September 1934 where he was top scorer on three occasions
making 104 league appearances scoring 69 goals. He
then moved to Manchester United in September 1938 (36
league appearances scoring 14 goals) remaining with them
throughout the Second World War. During the war he scored
150 goals, none of which are counted towards the
official total as all matches played during the war were
designated as 'friendlies'. During the war he also
found time to guest for Burnley and Blackburn Rovers.
Leaving Manchester United he signed for Blackburn Rovers in
March 1946 (30 appearances, 12 goals) and then Port Vale in May
1947 (29 appearances, 10 goals), although he missed four
months with a pulled stomach muscle. At the end of the
1947-48 season he refused new terms and signed for Congleton
Town.
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1949.
Most of his appearances for the Silkmen were made in the 1950-51 season when
he was top-scorer with 33 goals, scoring two hat-tricks on
the way with his goals helping the team to reach (and win)
the Challenge Cup final although he unfortunately missed
playing in the final.
As a player he was a member of the team who won the Cheshire
Senior Cup in 1951 and became manager in October 1951
leading the side to the Cheshire League Title in the 1952-53
season. He left the club in November 1955 and was
manager at Hyde United for the 1957-58 season.
Born: 17 February 1915. Died: 21 April 1975.
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Smith Jeffrey 'Jeff'
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2001-02 Midfielder
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FL League 7(1)2
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Debut 24 November 2001 Luton Town (Home)
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Jeff was a trainee at Hartlepool United gaining his first
professional contract in July 1998 (three league
appearances) but moved into the
non-League scene playing for Bishop Auckland and worked as a postman until Sam Allardyce
signed him for Bolton Wanderers in March 2001 (two
appearances).
A two month loan spell with Macclesfield Town gave Jeff a taste of first team
football when he made good use of his pace, pressed forward
regularly and made some useful crosses. He scored his first
senior goal whilst with the Silkmen, which came from a somewhat
fortunate free-kick in the home win against Leyton Orient,
and went on to show that he had an eye for goal
scoring a late equaliser in the match against Halifax at the
Moss Rose.
Jeff returned to Bolton, and then spent time on
loan at Scunthorpe United from January 2004 (one appearance)
and Rochdale in February 2004 (one appearance). Then
signed for Preston North End in March 2003 (five appearances),
moving to Port Vale in July 2004 (88 appearances, five
goals),
Carlisle United in January 2007 for a fee of £60,000
(55 appearances, two goals), and Darlington in August 2009
(24 appearances). He then spent a season with Belgium Third
Division B club, ROC. De Charleroi-Marchienne before
returning to England in 2011 signing for Whitby moving to
Celtic Nation in the summer of 2012 probably leaving them at
the end of the 2013-14 season. His whereabouts for the
2014-15 season are unknown but played for Bishop Auckland
from 2015 to 2017 receiving the Manager's Player of the
Season award for 2016-17. Moved to Willington in 2017 and
then Whitley Bay in the summer of 2019 making a further move
during the 2019-20 season to Tow Law Town. Remained at Tow
Law Town for the 2021-22 season where he was appointed team
captain but having made no appearances it may well be that
he has retired from playing.
Is a qualified Personal Trainer and FA Registered
Intermediary.
Born: Middlesbrough, 28 June 1980.
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Smith James 'Jimmy'
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1937-38 Left-back
CL League 3 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 25 September 1937 Witton Albion (Home)
A young defender who played for Belmont School Club and St Paul's Sunday School.
He then played for Crewe Alexandra reserves for two and a
half seasons, and after a short stint with Hyde United,
signed for Stockport County playing their reserve teams, in
the Cheshire League and Manchester League where he was
captain.
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1936, and was
probably a member of their reserve team for the whole of the
1936-37 season continuing into the 1937-28 season as he only
made three senior appearnaces for the Silkmen.
He had also represented the Stockport JOC League at the age of 14.,
and in the following year played in a match between
Stockport Junior and Macclesfield Leagues. He gained a
Cheshire Amateur Cup runners-up medal and a Crewe Cup
winners medal whilst with Willaston White Star (dates
unknown).
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Smith Keith
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1981-82 Midfielder
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NPL League 1(3)0
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Debut 9 February 1982 Sub Goole Town (Away)
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Discovered in local Saturday League football. His debut
lasted just five minutes, with his single start coming in
the 1-1 draw at King's Lynn at the end of April.
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Smith Martyn Christopher
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1985-86 Midfielder
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NPL League 25(1)1 Cups 8(0)0
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Debut 24 August 1985 Goole Town (Away)
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First played for Alsager College before joining Nantwich
Town in September 1980. He moved to Leek Town in November
1981 and Port Vale in July 1984 for whom he made 13
league appearances scoring one goal.
Martyn signed for Macclesfield in the
summer of 1985 featuring regularly until February
1986 when he lost his place following the dismissal of
manager Neil Griffiths.
He then played for Eastwood Hanley
before returning to Leek Town where he later became
assistant manager. In the 1989-90 season at Leek Town was
their leading scorer and Players' Player of the Year.
Away from football was a media representative.
Born: 16 September 1961.
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Smith Mathieu James
'Matt'
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2011-2012 Forward
FL League 6(2)1
Debut 17 March 2012 Dagenham & Redbridge (Away)
A former Cheltenham trainee, who also has experience of
playing football in America for Arizona State University
during his studies there, spent some time playing for a
number of non-League clubs: New Mills from July 2007 (23
league appearances, 13 goals) spending time on loan at
Littleton in 2010 (three appearances, nine goals), Droylsden
from September 2010 (two appearances, two goals), Redditch
from December 2010 and
Solihull Moors from February 2011 (14 appearances, 12 goals)
where he attracted the interest of Football League
clubs. He opted to sign for Oldham Athletic in July
2011 (62 appearances, two goals).
Matt signed on loan for Macclesfield Town in
March 2012 to the end of the season, and featured regularly
until he was recalled by Oldham immediately after the Silkmen's penultimate match. Matt's one goal came in
Brian Horton's first match in charge at Rotherham, when he
headed home a Matt Hamshaw corner.
Signed for Leeds United in June 2013 (33 appearances, 12
goals) and then Fulham in September 2014 (15 appearances
five goals), spending time on loan at Bristol City from
November 2014 to March 2015 ( 14 appearances, seven goals).
He moved to Queens Park Rangers on 31 January 2017 signing a
three and a half year deal (92 appearances, 21 goals) but
moved to Millwall in July 2019 where he extended his
contract for the 2021-22 season. However, made the move to
Salford City on an 18-month deal in January 2022 with his
contract extended for the 2023-24 leaving during the summer
of 2024.
Matt's father, Ian, was also a professional footballer
for Queen's Park and Hearts in Scotland and then Birmingham
City.
Date of Birth: 7 June 1989.
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Smith Michael 'Mike'
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2017-18 Goalkeeper
NL Cups 1(0)0
Debut 7 November 2017, 1874 Northwich (Away) Cheshire
Senior Cup Preliminary Round
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Joined the newly formed Macclesfield Under 21 Youth
Development team at the start of the 2017-18 season.
Featured in the only Cheshire Senior Cup match of the season when
members of the
Development team were used to fulfill this tie.
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Smith Peter Lee
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1998-99 Forward
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FL League 12(0)3 Cups 1(0)0
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Debut 26 September 1998 Reading (Home)
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Peter gained International Honours for England at Schoolboy
and Youth levels, and having progressed through the ranks at
Crewe Alexandra he was awarded his first professional
contract in July 1996 (22 league appearances).
He spent three months on
loan at Macclesfield Town from September 1998 in a bid to boost
the team’s woeful strike rate, and certainly helped by
scoring a great goal at Preston North End as well as bending
the ball inside the post against Burnley.
Spent a further loan spell at Doncaster Rovers from February
to March 2001 (one league appearance), but could not break
into the Crewe senior side on a regular basis and was
released by them in the summer of 2001. Signed for Telford United in July 2001
(69 appearances, ten goals) after which he played for
several Welsh teams; Newtown from July 2013, Rhyl from July 2004, a return to Newtown in July 2005 and Colwyn
Bay from
July 2006 retiring at the end of the 2006-07 season.
Born: 15 September 1978.
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Smith Stanley James 'Stan'
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1960-61 to 1962-63 Forward
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CL League 108 Apps 86 Goals
Cups 15 Apps 8 Goals
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Debut 1 October 1960 Stafford Rangers (Home)
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On the books as an amateur for Stockport County, Stoke City
and Chesterton PSA, Stan's first
professional contract came at Port Vale in May 1950 (60
league appearances, 19 goals). He then moved to Crewe Alexandra
in July 1957
(28 appearances, 6 goals), and Oldham Athletic
in March 1958 for a fee of £250, however, after only four appearances he left
them as he did not want to remain a full-time
professional. He moved to Witton Albion in 1958 where he scored 60
goals in 92 appearances.
He then joined Macclesfield Town in 1960 for a fee of
£75 where he became a prolific scorer. He scored twice
on his debut and, in his first season, went on to net 38
league goals including seven hat-tricks as the season's
top-scorer. Stan was also top-scorer in the following
two seasons scoring 32 goals in 1961-62 and 24 goals in
1962-63.
On leaving the Silkmen he moved to Stafford Rangers, then
Runcorn and New Brighton. He was player/manager at Winsford
United and managed Alsager Town. At a later date he was involved in Match Day Hospitality at Port Vale.
During
his time at the Moss Rose he was employed as a planning
engineer for English Electric.
Died: Stoke-on-Trent
in April 2010 aged 79.
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Smith William
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1936-37 Defender
CL League 42 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 11 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 29 August 1936 Buxton (Home)
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Started his career at Boldon Colliery before signing for
Stockport County initially as an amateur in July 1934,
turning professional in September 1935.
Signed by Macclesfield in the summer of 1936, Smith was one of only two players in the 1936-37 season who was
ever-present.
On leaving Macclesfield played for Carlisle United and
then Darlington (summer 1939)
Also played in Macclesfield's 1939-40 war-time team.
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Snape Alan
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1952-53 to 1953-54 and 1959-60 to 1960-61 Inside-right
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CL League 18 Apps 3 Goals
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Debut 4 March 1953 Stafford Rangers (Home)
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Before signing for Macclesfield Town Alan had been a member of
the reserve side at Halifax Town where he had also made one
senior appearance for the Shaymen.
Alan was an enthusiastic
player in the Macclesfield Town reserve side and was brought in
at senior level as occasional cover. His senior debut came
after playing only two matches in the reserve side.
Featured in the 1952-53 and 1953-54 seasons (13
appearances, three goals) after which he played for
Congleton Town from 1954-55 to 1958-59.
Returned to Macclesfield Town for the 1959-60 and 1960-61
seasons (five appearances), his last appearance falling in
December 1960.
On leaving the Silkmen for a second time he featured for
Norley who were, at the time, the feeder club for Witton
Albion, signing for Witton Albion in August
1961 leaving them in May 1963 having only made two appearances
when he signed for Knutsford.
Died 2 August 2006 in Ormskirk.
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Snookes Eric
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1984-85 Defender
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NPL League 6(0)0 Cups
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Debut 10 October 1984 Oswestry Town (Away)
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Born in Birmingham, Eric joined Preston North End at the age
of 15 moving through the ranks to sign his first
professional contract in March 1973 (20 league appearances).
He then made the move to Crewe Alexandra in July 1974 (34
appearances) after which he signed for
Southport in July 1975 (110 appearances, two goals) playing
in Southport's last three
seasons in the Football League. Next stop was Rochdale in
July 1978 (183 appearances, one goal). Having picked up an injury he was
released by manager Jimmy Greenhoff and signed for Bolton
Wanderers in July 1983 but only made six first team
appearances.
He then signed for Macclesfield where he made eight consecutive appearances in place of Neil Fairclough
and a further two in December 1984 and January 1985.
Moved to Barrow in September 1985, then
Leyland Motors (October 1985 to summer 1988), Formby (Summer 1988 to November 1988), and
one game for Morecambe in November 1989.
He then went on to be player/coach at Hesketh Bank (1992-93)
and was with Football in the Community programme at Preston
North End (1993-94)
Works on the railways and has appeared for Preston North End
Legends in charity matches.
Born: 6 March 1955.
(Thanks go to Lawrence Bland of Morecambe FC for
information covering Snookes' latter career.)
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Sodje Idoro Akpoeyere Ujoma 'Akpo'
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2013-14 Forward
NC League 2(3)0
Debut 22 February 2014 Sub Woking (Away)
First played for Gold Star in Nigeria but commenced his
UK career at Queens Park Rangers as a junior signing his
first professional contract in October 2000, although he
made no appearances for them he spent time on loan at Hayes (September-October 2000) and Stevenage Borough from March to May 2001 (three
league appearances, one goal). On his release from QPR
he signed for Margate in July 2001 (17 appearances, three
goals) after which
there were a succession of moves: Gravesend & Northfleet
in July 2002 (seven appearances, two goals), Heybridge Swifts in December 2002 (31 appearances, seven goals), Erith & Belvedere
in July 2003 (21 appearances, 18 goals),
Huddersfield Town in July 2004 (seven appearances), including a spell on loan at
Darlington, for whom he signed in March 2005
(43
appearances, nine goals).
He then signed for Port Vale in July 2006 (46
appearances, 14 goals), moving to Sheffield Wednesday in
August 2007 (41 appearances, nine goals), and had two spells on loan
at Charlton Athletic from November 2009 for whom he then
signed permanently (40 appearances, six goals). Moved to
Scottish club Hibernian in January 2011 (28 appearances, six
goals), before signing a contract in January 2012 with Chinese Super League side
Tianjin Teda (10 appearances, one goal).
On returning to the UK he signed for Preston North
End in December 2012 (14 appearances, four goals) leaving them
in December 2012, signing for Scunthorpe United in January 2013 (16
appearances, six goals) and Tranmere Rovers in July
2015 (nine appearances).
Spent a month on loan at Macclesfield in February/March
2014 making five appearances before returning to Tranmere
Rovers who released him in April 2014 after which he retired
from playing football.
Implicated in the Sodje Sports Foundation fraud (see Efe
Sodje) but fled the country before judgement could be made
and has refused to return. Whilst a European Warrant for his
arrest has been issued it is believed that he is not living
within the European Union.
Brother of Efe Sodje.
Born: 31 January 1980.
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Sodje Efetobore Peter 'Efe'
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1997-98 and 1998-99 Defender
FL League 83(0)6 Cups 13(0)1
NC League 5(1)0
Cups 3(0)0
Debut 9 August 1997 Torquay United (Home)
Born in Greenwich, Efe moved to Nigeria with his parents at
the age of eight.
His career started with non-League side Invisible
Leopards and later he was offered a contract with the
professional side Steele Pioneers. In 1994 he returned to
England when he had trials with Luton Town, Millwall and
Wimbledon, but signed for Conference side Stevenage Borough
in October 1994 where he won a Conference Championship
medal.
He signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1997 for
a fee of £30,000, a record at the time, with the level of
the fee set by a Tribunal as the clubs could not agree a
figure.
A tall, distinctive central defender, who wears a bandana,
emblazoned with the words ‘against all odds’ at the request
of his mother who believes it will bring him luck, he soon
hit the headlines by scoring Macclesfield’s first league
goal. A great turn of pace and tenacious tackling served the
Silkmen well and his desire to get forward for set pieces
gave him the opportunity to score goals.
Efe was always a firm favourite with the fans.
He was a member of the team who gained promotion from
Nationwide League Division 3 as runners-up in 1997-98 and
gained a winners' medal in the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1998.
Since leaving Macclesfield in the summer of 1999, he has
represented Nigeria on twelve occasions and has played for
Luton Town from August 1999 (nine appearances), Colchester United
from March 2000 (three appearances), Crewe Alexandra from
July 2000 (98 appearances, three goals), Huddersfield
Town from August 2003 (67 appearances, five goals), Yeovil Town
from March 2005 (25 appearances, three goals), Southend United
from January 2006
(37 appearances, two goals), Gillingham
from July 2007 (13 appearances) and Bury from February 2008
(198 appearances, 16 goals) where he
was player/coach. With the appointment of a new manager at
Bury, Efe was signed on loan at Barrow in February 2013.
Efe returned to Macclesfield in the summer of 2013 as
player/assistant manager. Pre-season Efe fractured the fifth
metacarpal in his hand from which he recovered in time to
feature towards the end of August. However, following
a knee injury in September Efe's playing appearances were
restricted to the Cheshire Senior Cup competition allowing
him to concentrate on his responsibilities as assistant to
manager John Askey. Behind the scenes Efe was
involved in commercial activity helping the club out during
a difficult financial time.
An official announcement
in June 2016 by the club stated that Sodje had left the employment of the club.
At a Tribunal Hearing completed on 8 February 2017, which had
been brought by Sodje, it was recorded that he was suspended
by the club on 29 October 2015 and dismissed on 14 March
2016. It concluded that he had been unfairly dismissed and
awarded him compensation in that he had been wrongfully
dismissed in breach of contract.
Together with his brothers Efe set up the Sodje Sports
Foundation however, funds raised at events were paid into
the accounts of the Sodje brothers rather than the
Foundation. A trial at the Old Bailey in London in
2017 found Efe guilty and was he sentenced to 18 months in
prison.
Currently (season 2018-19) Efe is a member of the Academy
staff at Morecambe.
Born: 5 October 1972.
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Soley Stephen 'Steve'
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1998-99 Midfielder
FL League 5(5)0
Debut 28 March 1999 Sub Burnley (Away)
Started his career at Warrington Town moving to Leek Town in
August 1995.
Portsmouth paid Leek Town a fee of £30,000 for Steve in July 1998
(eight league appearances)
from where he was loaned to the Silkmen in March 1999 to
make up a depleted squad, and played in ten of the final 11
matches of the season.
He moved to Carlisle United in the August 1999 for a fee of
£30,000 (83 appearances, scoring 16 goals) having spent a
short time on loan. On his release signed for Non-League
Southport in September 2002 where his appearances were
restricted due to injury (19 appearances, seven goals).
Subsequently joined Runcorn Halton (now Runcorn Linnets)
initially as a player and in January 2005 was appointed
caretaker manager elevated to the full managerial role in
February 2005 but resigned at the end of the 2004-05 season.
Born 22 April 1971.
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Sorvel Neil
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1992-93 to 1998-99 Midfielder
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Conf League 195(11)22 Cups 78(6)15
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Debut 22 August 1992 Wycombe Wanderers (Home)
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FL League 79(7)7 Cups 9(2)0
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Debut 9 August 1997 Torquay United (Home)
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Neil was a trainee at Crewe Alexandra where he signed his
first professional contract in July 1991 making nine
appearances for the Railwaymen.
Signed for Macclesfield Town in August 1992, Neil
played an integral part in the centre of midfield for the Silkmen’s Conference campaigns including the 1995 and 1997
Championship winning seasons, the FA trophy victory in 1996,
was voted onto the Vauxhall Conference team of the season
1996/1997. Also gained winners' medals for the Conference
League Cup in 1994 and in the Staffordshire Senior Cup in
the same year.
A member of the team which completed the 1997-98 season as
runners-up in the Nationwide League Division 3 gaining
promotion to the Nationwide League Division 2. Neil played
an important part in the Silkmen’s first two
seasons in the Football League, belying his quiet unassuming
nature off the field with a strong performance on the field
including a high work rate, tough tackling, good
distribution and an eye for goal. Gained a winners' medal in
the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1998.
On leaving the Silkmen in
June 1999 he re-joined Crewe Alexandra where he proved
himself at a higher level over a six year period under the
watchful eye of Dario Grady (250 appearances, 13 goals).
Since leaving Crewe Neil has played for Shrewsbury from July
2005 (63 appearances, five goals),
Morecambe, under Sammy McIlroy, from January 2007
(22
appearances), Droylsden from July 2008 (57 appearances, four
goals), Hyde United from June 2010 (one appearance) and Northwich
Victoria from January 2011 (32 appearances) retiring in
July 2011.
Having retired from playing Neil was a PE teacher
and has been involved with the Mid-Cheshire College Football
Development programme.
Spent time as assistant manager at Nantwich Town FC but
when manager Phil Parkinson left Nantwich Town in May 2017
to take up the appointment as manager at Altrincham, he took
Neil along with him to be his second in command. In the
summer of 2020 Neil was appointed Head Coach of the
Altrincham FC Academy, a full-time role, but continued as an
assistant to the first team.In April 2021 moved to a full
time contract for a period of three years. Announced in June
2023 that Neil had signed a two-year extension to his
contract.
Born: 2 March 1973.
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Sowden William 'Bill'
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1958-59 to 1960-61 Forward
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CL League 71 Apps 43 Goals Cups 18 Apps 8
Goals
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Debut 23 August 1958 Buxton (Home)
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Bill commenced his playing career as a member of the youth
team at Greenwood Victoria before signing for Manchester
City in April 1949 (11 league appearances and four goals) where he was one of the first players to own
a car and gave supporters a lift to matches, and even gave
the referee a lift on one occasion. He claimed that he was
the first City player to score under floodlights. Leaving
City he moved to Chesterfield in November 1954, where he was extremely
successful (97 appearances, 59 goals). He then signed for Stockport County in June 1957 (15 appearances, seven goals).
Signed for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1958.
During his time at Macclesfield he used his
style of immaculate footwork and opportunism to good effect
earning him the nickname of ‘Poacher Sowden’. Top scorer
with 19 goals in the 1958-59 season, Bill scored three
hat-tricks during his time at the Moss Rose, with his best
performance coming in the 6-1 home friendly match against Wigan
Athletic when he scored four goals.
Bill played his last match for Macclesfield on 5 November
1960 moving to Altrincham where he made eight appearances
during the remainder of the 1960-61 season.
On retiring he took over the family bakery business and
moved to Heaton Chapel.
Born: 8 December 1930. Died 13 November 2010.
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Speak Ken
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1947-48 to 1950-51 and 1953-54 Outside-left
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CL League 118 Apps 16 Goals
Cups 21 Apps 5 Goals
Debut 23 August 1947 Buxton (Home)
Moved to the Moss Rose from Portsmouth. Ken appeared
regularly for the Silkmen, but it was only in the 1949-50
season that he was almost ever-present. In February
1949 he was placed on the transfer list by the directors but
his popularity with the supporters saw him quickly
removed.
The home match against Wrexham in November 1949 was
styled Ken Speak’s ‘day out’ as he had got married in the
morning, played for the Silkmen in the afternoon before
travelling to Blackpool for his honeymoon. He celebrated by
scoring a goal in the Silkmen’s 3-1 victory.
His ability was
recognised when he was selected for the Cheshire League side
and he gained a Challenge Cup winners' medal in 1948. Signed
again in January 1954 when he only featured on three
occasions.
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Spence Joe
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1956-57 Centre-half
CL League 39 Apps 0 Goals Cups 10 Apps
0 Goals
Debut 18 August 1956 Buxton (Home)
Started his career at Chesterfield in 1945 signing his first
professional contract in January 1948 but did not make any
league appearances. On leaving Chesterfield he signed for
Buxton in 1949 moving to York City in July 1950
(110
appearances) and then Burton Albion in 1954.
Signed for Macclesfield Town in August 1956 only
missing six matches throughout the whole of the 1956-57 season,
making 22 consecutive appearances in the second half of the
season.
Son of Joe Spence who played for Manchester United and
England.
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Spencer
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1894-95, 1898-99 to 1900-01 Full-back
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#TC League 1 App 0 Goals Cups 1 App
0 Goals
NSL League 18 Apps 0 Goals Cups 1 App
0 Goals
#ML League 4 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 3 November 1894 Wrexham (Away) FA Cup Q2
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Featured regularly in Hallefield-Macclesfield's North
Staffordshire and District team in the 1899-1900 season but
otherwise was a bit-part player. (Hallefield, named
Hallefield-Macclesfield for the 1899-1900 season, moved to
the Moss Rose when Macclesfield FC failed financially in
1897)
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Spencer
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1914-15 Outside-left
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LC League 2 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 3 October 1914 Atherton (Home)
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There is no information recorded about this player who
was probably given a three match trail for a position which
Lingard had made his own.
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Spencer Harry
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1927-28 Centre-half
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CL League 3 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 21 January 1928 Runcorn (Home)
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Previously played for Runcorn and Sandbach Ramblers,
Harry was given a three match trial during a time when the
team were in a middle of a sequence of matches without a
win.
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Spencer Jack W
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1925-26 and 1926-27 Right-back
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CL League 3 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 10 April 1926 Mossley (Home) Challenge Cup R1
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A member of the Macclesfield reserve team given his first
taste of senior football in the Challenge Cup when he made a
favourable impression. He played in the next league
match and in two league matches in the 1926-27 season
scoring a penalty in the 5-1 home victory against Whitchurch
on 3 January 1927.
In the middle of January 1927 he moved to Stoke City
where he became a member of their reserve side playing in
the Central League.
Was also an athlete.
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Spencer Scott Kernaghan
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2007-08 Forward
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FL League 0(3)0
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Debut 8 March 2008 Brentford (Away)
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Scott’s career started at Oldham Athletic where he scored 20
goals for their Academy. Everton are reputed to have
paid £200,000 for him in June 2006 although he never made a first
team appearance for them. In the 2007-08 season he
spent time on loan at Yeovil Town where he scored three
goals in his three outings for their reserve side.
Joined Macclesfield Town on loan in March 2008 but only made three appearances
from the substitutes’ bench.
On his release from Everton he signed for
Rochdale in August 2009 (four league appearances), moving to Southend United
in January 2010 (17 appearances, four goals), then Lincoln City
in January 2011 (ten appearances), Hyde United in August
2011 (102 appearances, 50 goals), spending time on loan at Halifax Town
from March to May 2014 (three appearances, two goals), Stockport County in
July 2014 (24 appearances, six goals). Returned to Hyde in
July 2015 (six appearances, six goals) re-signing for Stockport County
in the summer of 2016 (five appearances, two goals). In October 2016 he moved to
Stalybridge Celtic but left them at the end of December 2016
after which Scott retired from playing football. Came out of
retirement in August 2019 to link up with his brother,
Grant, at Wythenshawe Town.
Represented England at Under-19 level and in the England C
team.
Born: Manchester, 1 January 1989.
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Spooner Wilfred
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1914-15 Outside-right
LC League 26 Apps 5 Goals
Cups 4 Apps 2 Goals
Debut 7 November 1914 Witton Albion (Home)
Commenced his career with Newcastle PSA before signing
for Newcastle Town in September 1910. Moved to Leek United
in February 1912 and Brighton in June 1913.
Signed for Macclesfield in August 1914 and replaced Harry Lappin
in November 1914 when he left the club. Spooner was
ever-present to the end of the season.
On leaving Macclesfield played for Leek Alexandra and later played for Port
Vale.
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Sproson George
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1934-35 Defender
CL League 12 Apps 0 Goals Cups 2
Apps 0 Goals
Debut 6 October 1934 Stockport County Reserves (Away)
On the books of Nantwich, Crewe Alexandra
(September 1929, four appearances) and Sandbach Ramblers before his move to
Macclesfield.
Signed for Macclesfield in October 1934, he was an occasional
player who filled in when other senior players were
unavailable. He gained a Cheshire Senior Cup
winners' medal in 1935 when he played in place of the injured
Jimmy Naylor.
Born: 20 November 1909, Crewe. Died: 1983
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Spruce
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1907-08 Goalkeeper
ML League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 7 September 1907 Northwich Victoria (Home)
There is no information recorded about this player whose
only appearance came in the 0-3 defeat against Northwich
Victoria in the first match of the season.
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Sromek Frank
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1980-81 Forward
NPL League 14(4)2 Cups 4(3)0
Debut 16 August 1980 Netherfield (Away(
Played for Eastwood Hanley, Hednesford Town and Telford,
where he had a good scoring record.
Signed for Macclesfield from Northwich Victoria only
remaining with the club for a single season.
Later played for Leek Town from the middle of the 1980s to
at least the end of the 1989-90 season.
Away from football was a civil engineer.
Died: January 2022.
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Stainsby
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1926-27 and 1927-28 Outside-left
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CL League 3 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 20 April 1927 Congleton Town (Home) Challenge Cup
R1
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A young player who had made an impression in the Poynton
area given the opportunity to feature in the Macclesfield
senior side. His goal came in the narrow 3-4 defeat at Hurst
in October 1927.
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Staley Phil
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1978-79 to 1980-81 Manager
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Goalkeeper Phil was one of Stockport County's first ever
apprentices at the age of 15 under Reg Flewin but never made
it into County's first team. He had a spell with Hyde
United playing in the same team as Ricky Hatton's dad, Ray.
As a player he was also on the books of Blackpool and Crewe
Alexandra before playing for Non-League teams Buxton, New
Mills and Nantwich Town.
He moved into management at Non-League level with
Welsh League side Bethesda where his team put 14 goals past
a young Neville Southall (who was named Man of the Match)
and Ashton United.
He joined Macclesfield Town in October 1978 from Chorley
where he had been coach. The Board gave him the rest of the
1978-79 season to rebuild the team and transfers were fast
and furious with no fewer than 51 different players making a
first team appearance, however, the Silkmen completed the
season in bottom position of the Northern Premier League.
The 1979-80 season saw a more settled Macclesfield side
which finished eighth in the league but the Northern Premier
League was a much weakened unit than previous seasons with
the loss of seven teams to the newly formed Alliance Premier
League. After disappointing early season results, including
losing 2-6 to Stourbridge in the first qualifying round of
the FA Cup, Phil was dismissed in September 1980.
Is the author of the book Get those sheep off the
pitch - a Life in Non-League Football in which he
recalls many amusing incidents including his shortest
managerial stint, less than 48 hours at Droylsden without
even stepping foot in the ground.
He has been a scout for Dario Gradi at Crewe Alexandra
and later became a match summariser for Signal
Cheshire before he moved to the ill-fated ITV Digital.
More recently he has been assistant manager at Nantwich Town
but after only a month in the post had to resign due to ill
health. Was appointed Head of Player Recruitment at Colwyn
Bay in May 2015 and was also appointed assistant manager
(to Ash Hoskin) at the start of the 2015-16 season but was
dismissed, along with manager Hoskin, from both roles in
October 2015 following a disappointing set of results. At
one time also helped out with live match
commentaries.
In 2018 as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of
the formation of the Northern Premier League (now the
Evo-Stik League) a vote was held to find the top 100 NPL
players in which Phil was in 99th position.
In recent years Phil was a town councillor at Nantwich.
Died: 7 September 2022.
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Standfast R
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1913-14 and 1914-15 Centre-half
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LC League 50 Apps 2 Goals
Cups 5 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 20 December 1913 Nantwich (Away)
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Recruited in the middle of the 1913-14 season to fill the
centre-half position which until then had been covered by
four different players. Results which had been inconsistent
soon started to improve and he became an important part of
the team which attained promotion from the Second Division.
Standfast missed the start of the 1914-15 season but from
October onwards he featured regularly until the end of the
season after which Macclesfield did not field a team again
until the 1919-20 season..
Played for Altrincham in the War time league in 1917-18
and again for them in 1919-20 and a single game in 1921-22.
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Stanford James
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1912-13 Inside-left
LC League 29 Apps 9 goals
Cups 4 Apps 3 Goals
Debut 21 September 1912 South Liverpool (Home)
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First played for Eccles Borough signing for them in
August 1907. In May 1910 he joined the Manchester United
reserve team moving to Rochdale in December 1911.
Stanford signed for Macclesfield in September 1912 moving
from Eccles Borough, He spent a single season with Macclesfield, scoring a goal
in every three matches including a double strike in the 2-1
away win at Tranmere Rovers in the first round of the
Cheshire Senior Cup. Although he was recognised as a
hard working player he moved to Glossop in August 1913,
returning to Eccles Borough in October 1914.
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Stanton Clifford
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1929-30 Outside-right
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CL League 35 Apps 23 Goals
Cups 8 Apps 9 Goals
Debut 31 August 1929 Nantwich (Home) Challenge Cup R1
Played junior football with Stockport Grammar School and Greek Street Baptists
(Stockport Sunday School league) before joining Altrincham
in the summer of 1926 at the age of 18 where
he was a prolific scorer and was picked to represent
Cheshire amateurs. Then signed for Oldham Athletic in May
1927 scoring
five goals in the first six matches for their reserve side.
Signed by Macclesfield in the summer of 1929 Clifford scored
32 goals in a high scoring season by the team when he
was the fourth highest scorer. Had a fair turn of speed with
the ability to beat an opponent on the run. Amongst his
achievements were two hat-tricks, a Cheshire Senior Cup
winners' medal and was selected for the Cheshire
League against the Welsh League in March 1930.
On leaving Macclesfield he returned to Oldham in May
1930 and played
five matches at outside-right but was then hospitalised with
a serious internal illness from which it appears he never
recovered fully to play football again and was released in April 1931.
Born: 12 August 1908.
Died: 7 October 1970 in Holywell.
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Stanway I
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1903-04 Centre-half
#ML League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 27 February 1904 Hollinwood (Home)
There is no information recorded as a Macclesfield player
but he was a member of the Bollington Cross FC team in
1900-01 when they won the Macclesfield and District Charity
Cup and as several players featured for both clubs it is
possible that his one appearance for Macclesfield FC came
when he was a member of the Bollington Cross team.
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Starkie G
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1904-05 Right-half
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#ML League 2 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 18 March 1905 Sale Holmfield (Away)
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A member of the Macclesfield reserve team in 1903-04
where he played at inside-left, featured for the senior side
in a defensive position for two matches.
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Starling Stanley Joseph
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1930-31 and 1931-32 Goalkeeper
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CL League 46 Apps 0 Goals Cups
14 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 25 December 1930 Congleton Town (Home)
Commenced his career at Chester playing at right-back.
He then moved to Burnley initially playing at right-back,
but after a successful trial as a goalkeeper he moved to
that position which he maintained for the remainder of his
career. On leaving Burnley he signed for Stoke City and then
he returned to Chester on this occasion as a professional
player.
After a short time at Connah's Quay on loan, Stanley signed for
Macclesfield towards the end of December 1930 taking over as
the first choice 'keeper from AH Smith. He remained
'keeper until February 1932 when Richard Williams was signed
and only missed playing in two matches during his time at
the Moss Rose. Featured in a single game for Altrincham
during the 1933-34 season.
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Steadman J
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1909-10 Right-back
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ML League 7 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 4 September 1909 Northwich Victoria (Home)
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Joined Macclesfield during the summer of 1909 from Fegg
Hayes and went
straight into the team playing in place of Percy Pickford.
In the away match at Witton Albion in the middle of November
1909, the Macclesfield goalkeeper Burbidge was taken ill
during the second half and had to leave the field with
Steadman taking his place in goal. Pickford had re-appeared
during October but missed a few matches between then and the
end of December with Steadman and Johnson standing in.
Steadman's last match was on Christmas Day 1909 against
Hooley Hill at the Moss Rose when he was injured. He
did not appear for the club again.
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Steele
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1922-23 Outside-left
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 28 April 1923 Northwich Victoria (Home)
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Reported as a local player, he was given a one match
trial towards the end of the season.
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Steele Frederick
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1949-50 Outside-right
CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 14 January 1950 Port Vale Reserves (Home)
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A member of the reserve team Frederick made a single
senior appearance
when he replaced the regular outside-right Donald Triner who
was, at the time, injured. Frederick also represented
England Schoolboys and played whilst serving in the RAF
alongside Stanley Matthews. He was a fitter at Michelin in
Stoke-on-Trent.
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Stephens Ben
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2018-19 and 2019-20 Midfielder/Forward
FL League 31(13)4
Cups 5(2)2
Debut 12 October 2018 Sub Tranmere Rovers (Away)
At ten-years-old Ben played for
Whetstone Juniors and Vernon Colts after which he was a schoolboy in Leicester City’s
Academy before moving to Oadby Town leaving them in November
2015 to join Kettering Town, later moving to Stratford Town
where he made 72 appearances scoring 27 goals.
In January 2018 he had trials at Coventry City and
Ipswich Town. His performances at Stratford in the 2017-18
season earned him the Players’ Player of the Year, the
Manager’s Player of the Year and the Supporters’ Player of
the Year awards. In addition, he participated in Jamie
Vardy’s V9 Academy in early June 2018.
The 20-year old signed a two-year
contract with Macclesfield Town in June 2018. Prior to
the start of the 2018-19 season Ben incurred a hip injury
which kept him out of contention until the middle of
September when he spent time as an unused substitute before
making his debut for the club in the middle of October. As
an agile and speedy wing-man he then featured regularly
until Boxing Day when he suffered ligament damage to an
ankle in a full blooded 50/50 challenge. Ben was again out
of contention having to wear a protective boot for sometime,
returning to match action at the beginning of March after
which he only missed one match to the end of the season. His
three goals came in three consecutive matches early in
November 2018.
In the 2019-20 season he moved from his role as an
attacking midfielder to that of striker scoring two goals in
this role but later in the season fulfilled a midfield role.
Tended to be in and out of the side with 10 of his 26
appearances coming from the substitutes' bench and when he
was a member of the starting line-up rarely completed a match.
Released by MTFC in June 2020 but returned on 15 September
2020 signing a one-year deal leaving the club almost
immediately following the implementation of a winding-up
order on Macclesfield Town FC after which he signed for
Kettering Town for a second time, from where he was released
in the summer of 2021.
Returned to Stratford Town in the summer of 2021 but
quickly moved on signing for fellow SFL Premier Central club
Barwell in August 2021. In the summer of 2022 signed for
King's Lynn Town managed by former Silkman Tommy Widdrington
with his contract extended to the 2024-25 season, however,
he left King's Lynn Town in the summer of 2024 when he
signed for SFL Central - Premier side
Harborough Town.
Born: 9 August 1997.
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Stephenson Alan
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1938-39 Inside-left
CL League 3 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 8 April 1939 Hurst (Home)
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Son of Clem Stephenson, who played for Aston Villa,
Huddersfield and England and managed Huddersfield Town, Alan
spent the final month of the 1938-39 season on loan from
Huddersfield Town. He was described as an asset to the
team and scored a goal in the heavy defeat at Port Vale.
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Stevenson
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1901-02 Left-back
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#ML League 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 7 September 1901 Northwich Victoria (Home)
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There is no information recorded about this player who
appeared in the first and the last matches of the 1901-02
season.
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Stevenson James Tervit 'Jimmy'
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1936-37 Manager/forward
CL League 9 Apps 2 Goals
Cups 2 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 29 August 1936 Buxton (Home)
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Born in New Mains, Lanarkshire.
When Jimmy left school in Scotland he began work as an
engineer completing his apprenticeship after signing for
Second Division Third Lanark having commenced his career
with Overtown Rangers and Newmains Juniors. At the age of 21 he had moved
south of the Border signing for English Second Division
South Shields in 1926 making 54 league appearances scoring
24 goals. Transferred to Bradford City in 1929, this move
did not work out for him and he signed for Southern League
Aldershot before moving to Stockport County in 1932. Here he
scored 43 goals in 110 appearances in all competitions.
(During his spell at Stockport Cunty he spent a few weeks at
Walsall but quickly returned to County). In
1935 serious ligament problems brought his playing career to
an end.
Jimmy became Macclesfield’s first ever player/manager (in
preference to Harry Bruce, the previous season's captain at
Macclesfield) being
paid £3.10s (£3.50) per week for his work including,
supervision of training, skipping, running, walking, ball
control and heading practice. He remained manager for a
single season turning out for the team from time to time.
He then returned to Stockport where he was reserve team
trainer and remained there in various capacities for another
35 years.
Born: The Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939
book details his date of birth as 10 November 1903 but an
article in the Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser
indicates that his date of birth was 6 November 1905.
(Grateful thanks go to Stockport County for career
information away from Macclesfield)
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Stevenson Josiah 'Jos'
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1946-47 Manager
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He first played for Fence Sunday School FC and then
played a few games for Macclesfield Reserve team after which
he played for Bramhall where he finished his playing career.
He then became a referee in the Lancashire Combination,
Manchester League and Staffordshire League over a period of
15 years.
He began an association with Macclesfield FA in 1908 and
was assistant secretary for two years before becoming
secretary, a position he held for 26 years and was presented
with a long-service medal in 1929. He was also a member of
the Cheshire FA for 26 years. In addition, he was a member
of the committee of Macclesfield FC, and at various times
Treasurer and Secretary. It has also been recorded
that many junior clubs benefited from his advice.
First manager appointed following WW2 and of the newly
formed Macclesfield Town Football Club Limited. Evidently
never sought the position and accepted only after strong
persuasion by the Board of Directors. Prior to the War, a
Selection Committee was responsible for the signing of
players and team selection. On his appointment
Stevenson was given the choice of sole responsibility for
signing players and team selection or whether he would like
these responsibilities to be jointly carried out by him and
the selection Committee. He opted for the latter. This
arrangement never worked as the committee consisted of a
large number of members with diverse views and with the team
standing next to the bottom of the Cheshire League at the
end of November 1946, the Board decided to seek the
appointment of a player/manager with sole responsibility for
the team. It would seem that Stevenson stepped down as
manager at this time as former player Chester Twemlow (see
separate profile) was appointed as coach until the new
manager was appointed.
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Stevenson William 'Willie'
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1974-75 Midfielder/defender/Manager
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NPL League 31(1)0 Cups
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Debut 24 August 1974 Morecambe (Home)
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Born in Leith, Scotland Willie commenced his career in the
youth section at Edina Hearts before moving to Dalkeith
Thistle. In 1958 he was signed by Rangers where he remained
until 1962 (106 appearances and one goal in all
competitions) winning cup and championship medals. He then
emigrated to Australia, but returned four months later Bill Shankly
paying £20,000 for him when he signed for Liverpool in October 1962 (188 league
appearances, 15 goals). At
Liverpool he was described as an elegant left-half with an
impressive range of passing ability and established himself
as a member of the famous Anfield half-back line with Gordon
Milne and Ron Yeats. In his first four seasons at Anfield he
only missed nine league games, playing a key role in the
championship wins of 1964 and 1966 and in the team which won
the FA Cup in 1965 for the first time.
In December 1967 he moved to Stoke City for a fee of £30,000
(94 appearances and five goals) where
he remained until the end of the 1972-73 season having also
spent a short time on loan at South African side Hellenic in 1971. For the
1973-74 season he played for Tranmere Rovers (20 appearances). In 1974 he spent a short time at
Limerick before moving to Canada playing for the Vancouver
Whitecaps in the newly formed North American Soccer League.
On returning to England he was player/manager for part of his single season
at the Moss Rose.
When he retired from playing football he became the landlord
of The King’s Head in Chestergate Macclesfield and later ran
a contract cleaning business, also in Macclesfield.
Born: 26 October 1939.
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Stewardson David Joseph 'Dave'
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1986-87 Midfielder
NPL League 1(2)0
Cups 1(0)0
Debut 9 September 1986 Sub Matlock Town (Away)
Started his career at Bramhall moving to Droylsden,
Stalybridge, Witton Albion (September 1985, one appearance)
and Stalybridge Celtic for a second time
At Macclesfield Town was a
fringe player, who only made a limited number of appearances.
On leaving Macclesfield moved to Congleton Town (five
appearances, one goal).
Born: 27 October 1955.
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Stockton George H
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1931-32 to 1934-35 Utility
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CL League 106 Apps 22 Goals
Cups 26 Apps 3 Goals
Debut 2 September 1931 Northwich Victoria (Home)
George played for Chesterton, the Leicester Regiment (twice)
and West Bromwich Albion (Central League side) before
joining Port Vale in the summer of 1929. He made six
league appearances and scored four goals including two
against Wrexham in January 1930 but was not selected again,
although he remained at Port Vale until the end of the
1930-31 season.
Signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1931, initially George played as a forward, scoring on his debut
and putting five past Crewe Alexandra Reserves in the 6-3
home victory in September 1931. In October 1931 he
moved to the defensive line where he remained, other than
for the occasional match when he returned to the forward
line, for the rest of his time at the Moss Rose,
filling more than one of these positions, although during the
1932-33 season he spent most of his time at left-back.
He won Cheshire League Championship medals in both the
1931-32 and 1932-33 campaigns and gained a winners' medal in
the Challenge Cup competition in 1931-32. In addition, he
represented the Cheshire League side against the Welsh
National League.
Given a free transfer to Stalybridge Celtic at the end of
September 1934 much to the disappointment of the supporters.
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Stoddard
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1913-14 Right-half
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LC League 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 6 September 1913 Crewe Alexandra (Home)
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There is no information recorded about this player who
only featured in the first two matches of the season.
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Storey Jim
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1958-59 Full-back
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CL League 26 Apps 0 Goals Cups 1 App
0 Goals
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Debut 23 August 1958 Buxton (Home)
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Born in Rowlans Gill, County Durham, Jim commenced his
career with Spen Black and White and then signed as an amateur for Newcastle United
in 1948, later turning
professional with them. He made many appearances in their
Central League side before joining Exeter City in 1953 where
he made nine senior league appearances. Signed for Bournemouth
& Boscombe Athletic in 1954 but could not break into the
senior side,
and moved to Rochdale in 1955 where he made 38 first-team
appearances. He
spent the 1957-58 season at Darlington.
He signed for Macclesfield in the summer of 1958 and appeared fairly
regularly throughout the 1958-59 season although he was
faced with competition for both the left and right-back positions.
Said to have been a ‘sound’ player.
On leaving Macclesfield signed for Wigan Rovers in the
summer of 1959.
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Stott George Rae Burns
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1933-34 Outside-right
CL League 32 Apps 9 Goals
Cups 10 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 27 September 1933 Altrincham (Home) Challenge Cup R1
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Initially played for Percy Main and Chilton Colliery before
signing for Monkton Athletic (January 1926) and then Barnsley (November 1926), Bedlington United, Rochdale (July
1928), Bradford City (summer 1931), and Hull City (May
1932).
Signed for Macclesfield in September 1933 he was almost
ever-present from late September 1933 to the end of the
season scoring a goal in every four matches, including
scoring in three consecutive matches in December 1933.
His goal in Cup competitions came in his second appearance
for the Silkmen in the 3-0 home win against Colwyn Bay in
the FA Cup.
On leaving the Moss Rose moved to Frickley Colliery in the
summer of 1934.
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Stott H
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1911-12 Left-half
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LC League 4 Apps
0 Goals
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ML League 1 App 0 Goals
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LC League 4 Apps 0
Goals
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Debut 27 January 1912 Padiham (Away)
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Signed from fellow Lancashire Combination side Hindley
Central, Stott only made four consecutive appearances for
the Combination team and a single appearance at the
beginning of March for the Manchester League side. On
leaving Macclesfield signed for Cammell Laird.
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Stott H
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1947-48 and 1948-49 Right-half
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CL League 14 Apps 0 Goals Cups 3
Apps 0 Goals
Debut 27 September 1947 Winsford United (Home)
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A member of Macclesfield Town's reserve side with the
majority of his senior appearances coming in the 1947-48 season,
and even then he did not appear regularly in the side until
the closing matches when he played in the Challenge Cup
Semi-final and the Challenge Cup Final and the Final replay
gaining a winners' medal. Described as a reliable and steady
player.
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Stott Tom
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2012-13
NC Cups 1(0)0
Debut 26 February 2013 Stalybridge Celtic (Away) Cheshire Senior Cup
R2.
Initially a member of the Macclesfield Town FC
Academy from 2008 graduating to the youth team in 2011. His one
appearance came in the Cheshire Senior Cup when the youth
team were fielded for the second round tie. Released at the
end of the 2012-13 season at a time when the club could not
offer him a professional contract.
Away from football was a Franchise Consultant with
Countryside Grounds Maintenance Ltd from January 2014 to May
2019. Appointed Franchise Support Manager with Greensleeves
Lawncare in May 2019 moving to Caremark Ltd in November 2019
as Regional Support Manager.
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Stretton
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1893-94 Centre-half
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#TC League 4 Apps 0 Goals
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Stringer
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1884-85
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There is no information recorded for this player.
He appeared in two end-of-season matches in 1884-85.
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Stroh Freddie
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1962-63 Forward
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CL League 10 Apps 5 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 27 October 1962
Sankeys (Home)
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Signed from Ellesmere Port in October 1962 having previously played for
Bolton Wanderers. In his relatively few appearances he
scored a goal in every other league match.
On leaving Macclesfield moved to Sankeys.
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Strong Gregory 'Greg'
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2004-05 Defender
FL League 4(0)0
Debut 26 December 2004 Grimsby Town (Away)
A former Wigan Athletic trainee who represented England at
schoolboy and youth level signing his first professional
contract in October 1992 (35 league appearances, three
goals), Greg moved to Bolton Wanderers in
September 1995
(12 appearances, one goal) and whilst there spent time on
loan at three clubs: Blackpool from November 1997
(11 appearances, one goal), Stoke City from March 1999 (five
appearances, one goal) and Motherwell from March 2000 (10
appearances). On leaving Bolton signed a permanent
deal with Motherwell in the summer of 2000
(64 appearances, three goals) moving to Hull City in June
2002 (three appearances) spending time out on loan at three
clubs: Cheltenham Town from January to March 2003 (four
appearances), Scunthorpe United from April to May 2003
(seven appearances) and Bury from August 2003 (10
appearances). On leaving Hull City signed for Boston United in March 2004
(nine appearances).
It was during his time at Boston that Greg came to
Macclesfield Town on loan in December 2004. He featured on the left side of a
three-man central defence at a time when regular defenders
were unavailable due to injury.
On his return to Boston
United, he was released and signed for Livingstone in
February 2005 (39 appearances, one goal),
subsequently playing for Dundee from July 2006 (16
appearances, one goal), Halifax Town from March 2007 (eight
appearances, one goal),
Northwich Victoria in July 2007 (17 appearances) and
Droylsden (14 appearances).
Greg was player/manager of
League of Wales side Rhyl from 2008 to 2015 (64 appearances,
10 goals) leaving them in
the summer of 2015 by mutual consent. He was then appointed Chief Scout
at Plymouth Argyle leaving them in 2018.
Born: Bolton, 5 September 1975.
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Stubberts
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1909-10 Outside-right
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ML League 14 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 16 October 1909 Rusholme (Home)
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Signed from Didsbury, Stubberts filled the outside-right
position from October 1909 to the middle of February 1910
when Brogden took his place. Stubberts is another
player who scored on his debut.
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Stubbs
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1903-04 Outside-left
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#ML League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 16 April 1904 Oldham A (Away)
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Just one appearance identified for this player for whom
there is no information recorded.
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Stubbs WJ
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1927-28 to 1929-30 Inside-left
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 12 November 1927 Winsford United (Away)
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Signed from Kidsgrove Wellington, Stubbs was a member of the
Macclesfield reserve side. He made a single senior
appearance in each of the three years he was connected with
the club.
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Styche Reece
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2015-16 Forward
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NC League 8(7)4
Cups 1(1)0
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Debut 31 October 2015 Sub Braintree Town (Away)
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Started his career in the youth system at Hednesford Town
in 2006 (seven league appearances, two goals) spending time on loan at Bromsgrove Rovers
from September to October 2008 (three appearances, one
goal). He embarked on a journey playing for several clubs: Grantham Town in
October 2008 (six appearances, two goals), Coalville in February 2009
(12 appearances, one goal), Shepshed Dynamo in July 2009
(seven appearances, one goal), Chasetown in October 2009 (13
appearances, 10 goals).
His performance at Chasetown earned him a move to Forest Green Rovers in January 2009
(107 appearances, 35 goals), unfortunately, whilst he
was at Forest Green Rovers he suffered two serious injuries
leaving him sidelined for many months. On recovering from
his second injury he returned to action in October 2013 but
was sent on loan to Wycombe Wanderers in January 2014 (14
appearances). Having been released by Forest Green Rovers
signed for
Kidderminster Harriers in July 2014 and whilst
there spent two periods on loan at Tamworth in the 2014-15
season (20 appearances, six goals).
Signed a short term loan with Macclesfield Town in October
2015. Made just three appearances from the substitutes'
bench, all of which came towards the end of each match.
His last appearance came on 14 November at Woking, although
he was an unused substitute in one subsequent match, however,
he was unable to establish himself in the team as there were
times when he was out of contention through injury and
returned to Kidderminster Harriers in January 2016 at the
end of his loan.
Having been released by Kidderminster
signed permanently for Macclesfield Town in January 2016
featuring in the majority of the matches to the end of the
season making some lively performances. His four goals came
in consecutive matches at the end of March: a hat-trick in
the 3-0 win at Gateshead and the winning strike in the 2-1
home win against Grimsby Town.
Although offered a new contract with Macclesfield Town,
Reece opted to signed for fellow National League side
Gateshead in July 2016 (17 appearances, two goals) and was
loaned out to Nuneaton Town in November 2016 (five
appearances, one goal). In January 2017 Reece was recalled
early from his loan when his contract with Gateshead was
cancelled by mutual agreement allowing him to sign for
Tamworth (27 appearances, 13 goals). Made the move to
Darlington in November 2017 (31 appearances, 16 goals). Won
the Marathonbet #NonLeagueChallenge for 2018 for the best
goal celebration in Non-League earning his club a prize of
£20,000 and a match against a legends side. Having announced
that he would be leaving Darlington, a move initiated by the
fan owned club, Reece moved to Alfreton Town in October 2018
for an undisclosed fee (22 appearances, 11 goals), signing
for Hereford United in May 2019 leaving them by mutual
consent in February 2020 after which he signed for
Bromsgrove Sporting moving to Buxton in the summer of 2020.
Having been released by Buxton at the end of the 2021-21
season made a return to Hednesford Town in May 2021 leaving
them for fellow SFL Premier Central side Stourbridge in
September 2021 remaining with them for the 2022-23 season.
Signed for Matlock Town in March 2023 remaining with them
for the 2023-24 season. However, moved to AFC Telford United
in October 2023. Moved, yet again, on this occasion to to
SFL Central - Premier side Stratford Town in the summer of
2024.
At international level has made one appearance for
England C and and since 2012 has represented Gibraltar
(where he is known as 'Brutus' by the fans),
including their historic first home victory in a full
interational against Liechtenstein In October 2018, and
scored his first goal for his country against Switzerland in
a UEFA Euro qulaifier in November 2019.
Born: 3 May 1989.
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Summerfield Luke
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2016-17 Midfielder
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NC League 13(5)0
Cups 4(1)2
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Debut 11 February 2017 Torquay United (Away)
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Joined the Plymouth Argyle Centre of
Excellence at the age of 10 in 1998 progressing through the
ranks to sign his first professional contract in August 2005
(79 league appearances four goals).
During his time at Plymouth he spent time on loan at
Bournemouth from March to May 2007 (eight appearances, three
goals) and Leyton Orient from September to December 2009 (14
appearances). Had a trial at
Shrewsbury Town in July 2011 but was not offered a contract
and signed for Cheltenham Town in August 2011 (41
appearances, four goals). Having rejected a further contract
at Cheltenham he signed for Shrewsbury Town in July 2012 (64
appearances, three goals) and on his release moved to
York City in June 2014 (69 appearances, 12 goals).
He left York in the summer of 2016 having rejected a
new contract signing for Grimsby Town (62 appearances, one
goal).
Signed on loan by Macclesfield Town
on 6 February 2017 to the end of the 2016-17 season with an
option of a permanent deal should the Silkmen achieve
promotion at the end of the season. Ever-present in the
side during his time at the Moss Rose playing in the centre
of midfield, Luke scored two spectacular goals, both from 35
yards, one of which was a free-kick, in the fourth round FA
Trophy match at Dulwich Hamlet.
At the end of his loan
returned to Grimsby Town. Having initially been offered
terms for the 2018-19 season, at the end of June 2018 they
were withdrawn for no specific reason resulting in Luke
being released by Grimsby Town signing for
Wrexham in July 2018 from where he was released in June
2020. Signed for FC Halifax Town in the summer of
2020, signing various extensions upto and including the end
of the 2023-24 season. Gained an FA Trophy winners medal in May
2023. Having been released by FC Halifax Town in the summer of 2024
signed for National Leaguie side Kidderminster Harriers.
Born: 6 December 1987.
Photograph from National League web site.
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Sumner George
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1955-56 Inside-left
CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 31 August 1955 Mossley (Home)
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An amateur player who was drafted into a depleted senior
side along with two other amateurs enjoying a 3-0 victory.
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Sutherland Billy
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1975-76 Defender
NPL League 4(0)0 Cups 1(0)0
Debut 16 August 1975 Gateshead (Home)
A Scotsman by birth, spent five years with Rangers from the
age of 16 although he never made a senior appearance. Moved
to Wigan Athletic in their Non-League days playing for them
from 1968 to 1975 making 228 appearances, scoring 14 goals
at the same timehe worked at the Heinz factory.
Suffered a serious knee injury which prevented him from
continuing to play for Wigan. Signed for Macclesfield
Town appearing in the first five matches after which he
moved to Altrincham but found he could not continue playing
and retired at the age of 30..
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Sutherland Christopher Paul 'Chris'
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2015-16 and 2016-17 Midfielder
NC League 2(7)0
Cups 2(1)0
Debut 23 January 2016 sub Aldershot Town (Home)
Commenced his career in the youth section of Oldham
Athletic signing his first professional contract in July 2012
(10 league appearances) spending time on loan at Barrow
from August to September 2013). Having been released by
Oldham spent time at Birmingham City before
signing for Ashton United in January 2015 but was released by them in November
2015.
Signed a short-term contract with Macclesfield Town in
December 2015. With the experienced Chris Holroyd holding
down the right wing position, it was almost impossible for
Sutherland to break into the team but on the occasions he
replaced Holroyd he showed pace and determination.
During the 2016-17 season Chris faced strong competition
for the wing positions and was unable to force his way into
the team resulting in him spending time on loan from January
2017.
Out of contract at Macclesfield, Chris signed permanently
for Hyde United in the summer of 2017. Made just one
appearance for Hyde United in the 2018-19 season but having
been out of the game for some time through injury linked up
again with Hyde United in December 2019.
Born: 4 August 1995.
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Sutton
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1882-83 Goalkeeper
Debut 14 October 1882 St George's Birmingham (Away)
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There is no information recorded for this player.
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Sutton
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1890-91 Forward
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#TC League 6 Apps 5 Goals
Debut 22 November 1890 Chester (Home)
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An occasional player during Macclesfield's first season
as members of a competitive league. He scored a
hat-trick in the 7-0 home win against Wrexham in the last
league match of the season.
Was a Hurdsfield Rovers player hence only appearing for
Macclesfield on an occasional basis.
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Sutton
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1922-23 Forward
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CL League 1 App
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Debut 5 May 1923 Tranmere Rovers Reserves (Away)
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Possibly a member of the Macclesfield Reserve side who
was brought into the senior side for the final match of the
season.
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Sutton
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1955-56 Goalkeeper
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 21 September 1955 Northwich Victoria (Home)
An amateur goalkeeper from Ball Haye Green (Leek) who was
one of three 'keepers used at the beginning of the season
when Jack Hacking was unavailable.
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Sutton Brian
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1958-59 Goalkeeper
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CL League 13 Apps 0 Goals Cups 1 App
0 Goals
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Debut 23 August 1958 Buxton (Home)
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Born in Rochdale, initially played for Norden YC before
joining Rochdale in October 1952 (13 league appearances)
where he spent three seasons and after
his National service played for Darwen and Rossendale.
Joined Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1958. At
6’ 1” tall, weighing almost 15 stone he was nevertheless an
agile ‘keeper. Brian broke his hand during his third
appearance in the match at Chester and was out of contention
until the middle of October. On his return he played
regularly, but in the second half of the season he only
appeared occasionally when he faced competition from other
goalkeepers.
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Sutton J
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1903-04 to 1904-05 Right-half
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#ML League 36 Apps 1 Goal
Cups 3 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 12 September 1903 Tonge (Away)
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Signed for the 1903-04 season, Sutton was the first
choice right-half throughout his first season and
until the middle of January 1905 when he may well have left
the club.
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Sutton Stuart
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1992-93 and 1993-94 Goalkeeper
Conf League 2(0)0
Debut 9 December 1992 Boston United (Away)
Stuart signed from Stoke City as goalkeeping cover. He
played in the 3-1 defeat at Boston and was the ‘keeper in
Sammy McIlroy’s first match in charge at Bath City in August
1993 which the Silkmen lost 5-1.
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Swailes Daniel 'Danny'
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2004-05 to 2006-07 Defender
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FL League 94(0)5 Cups 17 (1)0
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Debut 15 January 2005 Kidderminster Harriers (Home)
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Prior to joining Macclesfield Town Danny had only played for Bury. Initially
a trainee he signed his first professional contract in July
1997 going on to make 164 league appearances, scoring 13
goals).
His move in January 2005 for a club record fee of £40,000
enabled him to link up with Dave Morley strengthening the
central defence which resulted in a run of eight consecutive
matches without defeat. In his time at the Moss Rose,
Danny missed very few matches and was equally at home in a
back four line or in a three-man central defence. He is a
tall, powerful and reliable player who put his skills to
good use in both defence and attack. In the absence of
skipper Dave Morley he took over the captain’s arm band.
Danny was another player who decided to accept the offer of
a place in the MK Dons squad, moving there in August 2007
(43 appearances, four goals).
After loan spells at Northampton Town from November 2009
(three appearances) and Stockport County,
he signed permanently for County in the summer of 2010 (33
appearances) and
was released at the end of the 2010-11 season after which it
would appear that he retired from playing professional
football.
Bolton born Danny has since played for local
clubs; firstly Eagley FC as player/coach moving to play for
CMB FC in 2016 and in October 2017 joined Daisy Hill as
player/coach.
Born: Bolton, 1 April 1979.
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Swain(e) Walter Howard
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1919-20 and 1920-21 Inside-right
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CL League 25 Apps 11 Goals
Cups 14 Apps 8 Goals
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Debut 20 December 1919 Chester (Home)
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From the age of 15 played for junior clubs in Birmingham
signing for Bournbrook in the Birmingham Combination at the
start of the 1912-13 season. However, he only remained there for
three months moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers although
there is no record of him making any senior appearances for
the club. He signed for Darlaston FC in the Birmingham and
District League for the 1914-15 season and remained there
until hostilities meant that league football halted.
In World War One he enlisted with the RAF but after a short
period of service was discharged. He then only played in a few
charity matches.
He moved to Manchester and had a month's trial with
Manchester United after which he signed for Macclesfield in
December 1919. Throughout the one and half seasons he spent
at Macclesfield he had a good goal scoring record and was
known for his solo runs, but he did not establish
himself in the team during the 1920-21 season having to
share the inside-right position with Percy Adams and James
Morris. His most notable goal was the winning strike in
extra time in the final of the Altrincham Cup on 1 May
1920. He also held a junior international (reserve)
medal for a Birmingham v Scotland match and a Wednesbury Cup
winners' medal.
He left Macclesfield at the end of the 1920-21 season and
played for Whitchurch in the 1924-25 season.
Note: It is believed that the correct spelling of his
surname is Swain, however he is often referred to as Swaine
in match reports.
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Swann Samuel 'Sammy'
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1934-35 Right-half
CL League 30 Apps 3 Goals
Cups 6 Apps 1 Goal
Debut 25 August 1934 Buxton (Home)
Before signing for Macclesfield had played for Runcorn,
Bangor City and Rhyl. A robust defender, Sammy started and
ended the season as the first choice for the right-half
position. However, in the middle of the season following
a loss of form, he had to compete with Jesse
Thornley and George Stockton. He was reinstated in the
middle of February in time to help the side win the
Cheshire Senior Cup in 1935 and gain himself a winners'
medal. On
leaving Macclesfield he signed for Ashton National.
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Swede Jeff
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1978-79 Forward
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NPL League 2(0)0
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Debut 18 November 1978 Runcorn (Home)
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Jeff signed from Southport where he had made three
appearances, his previous clubs having
included Skelmersdale and Northwich Victoria. At Northwich
he was a member of the team who defeated Peterborough United
4-0 in the second round of the FA Cup in December 1976,
scoring the Vics third goal.
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Swift Fred
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1933-34 Inside-left
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CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 27 January 1934 Chester Reserves (Home)
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Started at Grimethorpe before moving to Bury where he played
for their Central League side, but his playing time was cut
short due to a splintered bone in the ankle.
Having recovered he signed for Macclesfield but only made a
single senior appearance when he deputised for Jack
Roscoe.
Was also a cricketer.
Cousin of Webster Swift.
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Swift Joel
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2012-13
NC Cups 1(0)0
Debut 26 February 2013 Stalybridge Celtic (Away) Cheshire Senior Cup
R2
A member of the Macclesfield Youth Team. His one
appearance came in the Cheshire Senior Cup when the youth
team were fielded for the second round tie. Released at the
end of the 2012-13 season.
Joel signed for Altrincham in the summer of 2014 making a
handful of appearances for the senior side, but became one
of the longest serving members of the reserve team
continuing to play until the end of the 2018-19 season. He
was appointed reserve team manager for Altrincham in August
2019 and was also a registered player for West Didsbury & Chorlton from December 2019.
Remained with West Didsbury & Chorlton for the 2021-22
and 2022-23 seasons.
Born: 5 September 1994.
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Swift Webster
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1932-33 and 1933-34 Centre-half
CL League 50 Apps 8 Goals
Cups 8 Apps 0 Goals
Debut 8 October 1932 Crewe Alexandra Reserves (Home)
A native of Barnsley, he started his career at Wombwell before signing for Halifax
Town in May 1927 remaining there for the 1927-28 season.
Thought to have been with Macclesfield during the 1928-29
season but did not appear for the senior side, nor has any
mention of him playing for the reserves been found. Next
with Crewe Alexandra Reserves (July 1929), a return to
Wombwell (August 1930) and Stockport County (May 1931).
Signed for Macclesfield in October 1932 he was described as
one of the team's most competent players featuring regularly from his debut through to the end of
December 1934 when he was injured. He returned at the end of
January but was injured again and only made one further
appearance, but by then Harry Bruce had been signed and had
become the first-choice centre-back. Nevertheless,
Webster served the side well and gained a Cheshire League
Champions medal for the 1932-33 season.
On leaving
the Moss Rose he moved to Hyde in summer 1934, then Frickley
Colliery (summer 1935) and Denaby United (August 1936).
Also played cricket for Macclesfield.
He
was a school teacher and held a BA degree. In 1933 he was
apppointed Assistant Headmaster at Athey Street
(Macclesfield) Council school.
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Swindells
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1913-14 and 1922-23 Right-half
LC League 1 App 0 Goals
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CL League 2 Apps 0 Goals
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Debut 22 November 1913 Rossendale United (Away)
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Played for New Mills during the 1908-09 season and was brought in
at Macclesfield to deputise for Wilcocks, who was
unavailable because of a sprained knee, for one match in the
Lancashire Combination team. In the 1922-23 he was a member
of the Macclesfield reserve team and again found himself in
a deputising role in the league match against Crewe
Alexandra Reserves in September 1922, on this occasion for
Fred Joynt who had been injured in the previous match and
also featured in the final match of the season.
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Swindells Herbert
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1906-07 and 1907-08 Goalkeeper
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ML League 10 Apps 0 Goals
Cups 1 App 0 Goals
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Debut 30 March 1907 Pendlebury (Away)
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Acted as goalkeeper for the Macclesfield reserve team
over two seasons. His appearances at senior level came when
he deputised for John Wilkinson when Wilkinson was unable to
play due to business commitments.
Appears to have signed for Heywood United at the
beginning of the 1907-08 season but had returned to
Macclesfield by the middle of October 1907.
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Swindells Herbert 'Bert'
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1946-47 and 1947-48 Forward/Manager
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CL League 29 Apps 11 Goals Cups 4
Apps 4 Goals
Debut 4 September 1946 Congleton Town (Home) Challenge Cup
Round 1
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Initially played for Buxton Road Congs (Stockport) and
Witton Albion and then commenced his professional career at Crewe Alexandra in
the summer of 1927 where he was twice top scorer. Whilst at
Crewe he scored 126 League goals which at that time was a
club record and gained a winners' medal in the Welsh Cup in
May 1937, the club's final appearance in this competition as
they were then banned for not being Welsh! He then moved to Chesterfield Reserves (June
1937), Barrow (November 1937) Bradford City (July
1938), Hyde United and Hurst (summer 1939). Made a couple of
appearances with Mossley before signing for Macclesfield
Town.
Signed in the summer of 1946 where he was joint
top-scorer in the 1946-47 season alongside Billy Lomax and
Harry Ryan.
He was the club’s reserve team manager before taking over as
manager in May 1949. Bert
led the side to the Cheshire Senior Cup final in 1950
(losing to Northwich Victoria) and the Cheshire League Cup
Final in 1951 (losing to Altrincham) but they went one better
winning the Cheshire Senior Cup in 1951 when they beat
Northwich Victoria 3-2.
He resigned as manager in October 1951. He also had a
second spell as manager from November 1955 to the end of the
1957-58 season.
Has a street in Crewe, Herbert Swindells Close, named
after him which is not far from Gresty Road.
Born: 13 August 1909. Died 2001.
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Sykes
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1938-39 Right-back
CL League 1 App 0 Goals
Debut 11 February 1939 Hurst (Away)
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An amateur player at Huddersfield brought to Macclesfield
by vice-captain Norman Christie. Sykes was unfortunate
in his one and only match for the Silkmen as he sustained a
fractured shin bone after only 25 minutes of the first half.
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Symes Michael
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2005-06 and 2007-08 Forward
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FL League 10(4)1
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Debut 12 January 2008 Peterborough United (Away)
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The 6’3” tall striker is a former Everton trainee who signed
his first professional contract in February 2002 although
he never made a first team appearance for them. After a
short loan spell at Crewe Alexandra from March 2003 (four
league appearances, one goal), Michael signed for
Bradford City in August 2004 (15 appearances, one goal)
spending time on loan at Stockport County from January to
May 2006 (one appearance). Signed for Shrewsbury
in August 2006
(62 appearances, 14 goals)
After struggling to claim a regular spot at the New Meadow
he signed for Macclesfield Town on loan in January 2008
until the end of the 2007-08 season. He featured regularly
in his first two months scoring just one goal, a brilliant
35-yard volley in the draw at MK Dons, but in the final
matches of the season he was only used as a substitute. (It was Michael’s second spell at the Moss Rose, his first
cut short by injury before he had a chance to make an
appearance.)
He returned to Shrewsbury at the end of the
2007-08 season spending time on loan at AFC Bournemouth from
November to December 2008 (five appearances). Signed for
Accrington Stanley in March 2009 (48 appearances, 14 goals)
returning to AFC Bournemouth in July 2010 (37 appearances,
11 goals) spending time on loan at Rochdale from January to
May 2012 (15 appearances, four goals). Michael signed for Leyton
Orient in June 2012 (13 appearances, one goal) and
whilst there spent time on loan at Burton Albion (January to
May 2013) signing for
them permanently in July 2013 (28 appearances, six goals).
Released by Burton Albion in July 2014 he was them without a
club until he signed for Southport in April 2015 but left them at the end of the 2014-15
season.
Born: Great Yarmouth, 31 October 1983.
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Szabo Tibor
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1979-80 and 1980-81 Forward
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NPL League 41(1)16 Cups 13(1)6
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Debut 18 August 1979 Gateshead (Away)
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Yorkshire born of Hungarian parents, Tibor started his
career as an apprentice at
Bradford City where he signed his first professional
contract in October 1977 going on to make 13 appearances and
scoring one goal.
Signed for Macclesfield Town in the summer of 1979 he was a skilful
ball player who was particularly good in the air. Scoring
almost a goal every two matches, Tibor notched up a
hat-trick in the 7-1 away win at New Brighton in the FA Cup
Preliminary Round, and scored two goals in each of the
winning NPL matches against Runcorn, Witton Albion and
Worksop Town.
On leaving Macclesfield he signed for Mossley (three times),
Gainsborough Trinity, Goole Town, Morecambe, Buxton where he
was their Player of the Year in 1987-88,
Accrington Stanley, Atherton Laburnum Rovers, Harrogate
Railway Athletic, Ossett Albion, Ossett Town, Liversedge, Eccleshill
United and lastly as a player at East Bowling Unity.
Having retired from playing he acted as coach at Bolton
Wanderers, Burnley, Leeds United, Bradford City and Halifax
Town's academies and centres of excellence and in the USA.
Also, when Mark Brier formed Soccer Elite in 2000 he also
formed the Vision Coaching Academy with Tibor.
Born: 28 October 1959.
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TC
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The Combination
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1890-1897
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SDL
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Stockport and District League
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1897-1898
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NSL
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North Staffordshire and District League
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1898-1900
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ML
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Manchester and District League
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1900-1912
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LC
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Lancashire Combination
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1911-1915
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CL
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Cheshire League
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1919-1968
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NPL
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Northern Premier League
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1968-1987
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Conf
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Vauxhall Conference
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1987-1997
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FL
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Football League
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1997-2012
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NC
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National Conference
Blue Square Premier
Skrill Premier
Vanarama Conference
Vanarama National League
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2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2018
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FL
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English Football League
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Sky Bet League 2
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2018-2020
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From 1965 Statistics are shown -
Appearances(Substitutes)Goals
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#Known appearances and goals.
Due to the style of reporting there is no
information for teams/goal scorers for some matches and in
other cases it has only been possible to extract part teams
from match reports. In addition, some matches over the Christmas and
Easter holiday periods, together with end of season matches,
have not been reported.
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