:: Tabner - Tyler
 

Player Information

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Ashton Stats

Ashton Career

Later
Career

TABNER, Colin

Goalkeeper

Ashton United
Mossley (71-72; 5-0)

Under research

Re-signed for a 2nd spell after a brief flirtation with Seel Park.

 

TAVO, Jack

Forward
9 games 4 goals

Ashton Schools Football

Debut 09/09/1916 Hyde United (H) LC

Last game 04/11/16 Stalybridge Celtic (A) LC

Local youngster who featured during 1916-17.   Broke his arm in a trial game at City and did not feature for Hurst again.

Manchester City
Mossley (20-22; 27-13)

TAYLOR

Right Half
1 game 0 goals

 

Debut 03/01/1910 Altrincham (A) Man

Solitary outing in the club’s reformation season

 

TAYLOR

Forward
1 game 1 goal

 

Debut 08/02/1919 Mossley (H) LC

A goal in his one outing in the 1918-19 season as Hurst’s centre forward

Under research to see if this is the same player as other Taylor’s of the era

TAYLOR, Carl

 

Rochdale

Career under research

 

Woodley Sports

Royton Town

Springhead

Chadderton

TAYLOR, Frank

 

 

Under research

 

TAYLOR, George

Born 23/01/1901
(Failsworth)
Forward

Ferranti

Hurst

Oldham A (24-29; 71-22)
Macclesfield
Sandbach Ramblers
Hurst (2nd spell)
Newport Co (33-34;11-6)

1st Debut 28/08/1923 Ashton National (H) CCL

2nd debut

3rd debut

Last game

One of the club’s longest serving players, George featured in three spells at the club alongside a career in the Football League

Unknown

Brother of Sam and W Taylor (2)

TAYLOR, Jack

Rossendale

Debut 10/12/1937 Congleton Town (A) CCL

Played inside or outside left in the period prior to WWII; stayed at the club during the conflict until 1941

Bacup Borough

TAYLOR, H

Born circa 1890 Goalkeeper
39 games 0 goals

Hooley Hill

Berry’s Association

Millwall

Debut 05/09/1914 Rossendale United (H) LC1

Last game 26/04/15 Barrow (A) LC1

Would have been an ever-present in his only season with the club but for missing the final game of the season.

 

TAYLOR, Kojo

Defender/Midfield

Winsford
Mossley (91-92; 11-1)
Winsford (2nd spell)

 

Under research

Curzon Ashton
Flixton ( - 96)
Droylsden (96- )
Hyde United (98-99)

TAYLOR, Sam

Winger

 

Debut 26/08/1922 Rossendale (A) LC

Established as a regular choice on the Hurst left wing in the early 1920’s

Brother of George and WTaylor (2)

 

TAYLOR, Tommy

Born 06/01/1984
(Southport)
Forward
38 games 10 goals

 

 

Liverpool
Marine (02-04)
Runcorn (02-04)
Warrington Tn (05-06)

Ashton Utd (06; 4-1)
Marine (2nd spell, 06-07)

Debut 08/04/06 Witton Albion (H) NPLP

 

2nd debut 17/02/07 Grantham Town (H) NPLP

 

Last game 01/12/07 Kendal Town (A) NPLP

Livewire attacking player who featured at the end of the 2005-06 season; rejoined for a second spell in 2007 and his goals went a long way towards helping Ashton avoid relegation.

Prescot Cables (07-

TAYLOR, W (1)

Left half
43 games 2 goals

Macclesfield

Debut 02/09/1911 Eccles Borough (A) ML

 

Last game 01/01/13 Hindley (A) LC2

Ever-present in the half-back line as Hurst won the Manchester League in 1912 but only made 4 further appearances

Stalybridge Celtic

Chester

TAYLOR, W (2)

Forward
1 game 0 goals

 

Debut 04/04/1931 Manchester Central (A) CCL

Solitary outing at centre forward came on Easter Saturday 1931

Unknown

Brother of George and Sam

THACKERAY, Andy

Born 13/02/1968
(Huddersfield)
Defender
91 games 5 goals

Manchester City (85-86; FA Youth Cup Winner)
Huddersfield (86-87;2-0)
Newport C (86-88; 54-4)
Wrexham(88-92;152-14)
Rochdale(92-97;165-13)
Halifax T (97-99; 88-6)
Nuneaton(99-03;129-10)

Debut 16/08/03 Blyth Spartans (A) NPLP

Last game 14/02/05 Hyde United (H) MPC

An experienced full back who brought a steadying influence to the Ashton back-line.  Assistant to Andy Johnston when he took over as manager but asked for a move when 'Johno' was relieved of his duties.

Mossley (05-06; 73-4)
Retired2006

Mossley (2nd spell, 07;1-0)

THOMASON, E

Defender
1 game 0 goals

 

Debut 25/10/1913 Hyde United (A) ASC

One appearance as centre-half

Unknown

THOMPSON

Defender
1 game 0 goals

 

Debut 05/10/1912 Witton Albion (A) LC2

Solitary outing as Hurst struggled to fill a problem position at right back

Unknown

THOMPSON, E

 

1981-82 Season

Under research

 

THOMPSON, James ‘Jimmy’

Born 24/01/1899
(Chadderton)
Forward

Bradbury’s
Oldham A (19-20; 2-0)
Man City (20-21; 2-0)
Stalybridge C (21-22; 31-11)
Ashton National
Port Vale (22-23; 8-3)
Blackpool (23-24; 6-1)
Accrington (24-25; 42-8)
Swindon T (25-26; 7-1)
Crewe Alex (26-27; 32-4)

Debut

Versatile forward who played all across the Hurst front line towards the end of a long career.

Wilson’s Brewery

THOMPSON, Warren

Midfield
53 games 3 goals

 

Debut 28/08/95 Curzon Ashton (H) NPL1

Last game 30/10/96 Droylsden (A) MPC

Midfielder who made a goalscoring debut against Curzon; followed manager Phil Staley to Mossley.

Mossley
Caernarfon
Wilmslow Albion

THORNLEY, Tom

Forward
2 games 0 goals

Spennymoor
Altrincham

Debut 21/11/1914 Tranmere Reserves (H) LC1

Last game 28/11/14 Nelson (H) LC1

Two unproductive outings in goalscoring terms as Hurst centre forward

Unknown

THURSTON, Dean

Forward
17 games 3 goals

Macclesfield Town
Marine (03-05)

Debut 20/08/05 North Ferriby United (H) NPLP

Last game 01/11/05 Burscough (A) NPLP

Small, nippy striker who moved back to Merseyside football after difficulties travelling to Tameside for training.

Prescot Cables (05-07)
Salford City (07-08)
Ramsbottom (08-?

TILLEY, Peter

Born 13/01/1930
Lurgan, N. Ireland
Midfield

Newton Heath Loco
Mossley (51-52)
Witton Albion
Arsenal (53; 1-0)
Bury (53-58; 86-12)
Halifax T (58-63;184-17)
Mossley
(2nd spell, 63-64)

 

Experienced midfielder joined form Mossley

 

TISSE, Alex

 

Forward

12 games 0 goals

Millwall
Bury

Debut 10/12/2005 Prescot Cables (H) NPLP

Pacy young forward whose debut was Paul Futcher’s last game in charge; had only limited impact.

 

TOAL, Bobby

Forward
37 games 5 goals

 

Career stats apply to 1977-78 season only at present; still under research

Under research

 

TOMLINSON

Half back
1 game 0 goals

 

Debut 29/303/1919 Marple (A) LC

One outing at right half as Hurst’s first post WWI season drew to a close

 

TOMLINSON, Les

Full back

 

Debut 08/1952 Morecambe LC

Under research

 

TORONCZAK, Danny

Forward
31 games 9 goals

Thackley
Liversedge

Debut 19/08/2000 Guiseley (A) NPL1

 

Last game 13/01/01 Farsley Celtic (A) NPL1

Never quite established a regular place at Hurst Cross but went on to regularly find the net  elsewhere in the NPL

Guiseley (01)
Ossett Albion (01- 07; 235-143)

Belper Town (07; 19-9)
Mossley (07-08)
Clitheroe (08-?

TRAVIS, Aaron

Born 28/03/1890
(Manchester)
Forward
41 games 33 goals

Hurst (11-12; 34-31)
Man United (12-13; 0)
Hurst (13-14; 6-2)

Debut 02/09/1911 Eccles Borough (A) Man

 

2nd debut 13/09/1913 Chorley (A) LC

 

Last game

Prolific scorer who helped Hurst to the Manchester League title in 1912, later returned for a second spell at the club and also featured in one wartime game.

Darlington (21-22;11-6)
Ashton PSI

Died 1966

TRAVIS, W

Goalkeeper
7 games 0 goals

Ashton National
Stalybridge Celtic

Debut 02/01/1941 Glossop (A) MJL

 

Last game 16/05/42 English Steel (A) MJL

Well known local keeper who played in Hurst’s last game before standing down for WWII

Unknnown

TRAYNOR, Greg

Born 17/10/84
(Salford)
Midfield
23 games 0 goals

Wigan Ath (01-06; 3-0)
Bradford Park Ave (loan)
Hyde United (96; 1-0)

Debut 19/08/06 Lincoln United (A) NPLP

Was an early season regular (06-07) in the Robins midfield but lost his place and was eventually released by the club.

Chorley (07-08; 21-0)
Flixton (08-?)

TRUEMAN, Danny

 

Born 21/02/83
(Leeds)

Goalkeeper
102 games 0 goals

Southampton
Huddersfield Town

Debut 20/08/2002 Whitby Town (H) NPLP

 

Last game 04/04/05 Alfreton Town (H) NCN

Great shot-stopper, although young and inexperienced as ‘keepers go, Danny proved as capable as many rivals at this level on his day.

Wakefield Emley
(05-06; 16-0)
Bradford Park Ave (06)
Mossley (06-07)
Wakefield (07-

TUMINI, Remi

Midfield
17 games 1 goal

Castleton Gabriels
Ashton Utd (98-99; 11-1)
Castleton Gabriels
(2nd spell)

1st debut 08/12/1998 Chadderton (A) MPC

2nd debut

Last game 27/02/02 Abbey Hey (A) MPC

Failed to establish a regular place in the starting line-ups of John Coleman, John King or Gerry Quinn in two spells at Ashton despite being a promising talent.

Dukinfield Town

TURNBULL, James

Born 23/05/11884
(Bannockburn)
Forward
6 games 0 goals

Falkirk
East Stirling
Falkirk (2nd spell)
Dundee
Rangers
Preston  (04-05; 13-0)
Leyton
Man Utd (07-09; 67-36)
Bradford Park Avenue
Chelsea

Debut 17/10/1914 Northwich Victoria (H) LC1

Last game 14/11/14 Chorley (H) LC1

Six games at centre forward failed to bring a goal in Hurst colours

Unknown

TURNER, Mike

Forward
18 games 5 goals

Wythenshawe Am’s

Debut 11/11/95 Harrogate Town (A) NPL1

Last game 02/03/96 Curzon Ashton (A) NPL1

Signed by Staley to add competition to the front line after Paul Kirkham's defection, netted on his opening two appearances but was fairly soon displaced by Jimmy Bell's return to the club.

Mossley (95-96)
Trafford
Witton Albion
Mossley
(2nd spell, 01-02)

TURNER, T

Forward
2 games 2 goals

 

Debut 02/10/1909 Tyldesley Albion (H) Man

Last game 16/10/09 Sale Holmfield (H) Man

Scored twice on debut but was given only one other start for Hurst

Unknown

TURPIN, Simon

Born 11/08/75
(Blackburn)
Defender
4 games 1 goal

Northwich Vics (93-94)
Crewe Alex (94-97)
Chorley (loan, 94)

Debut 05/10/96 Farsley Celtic (H) NPL1

 

Last game 20/10/96 Whitley Bay (A) NPL1

Young defender who made a goalscoring debut when signed briefly on loan to cover for the absence of Paul Clowes

Witton Albion
Leigh RMI (98-99)
Winsford United (99-?

TURTINGTON

Winger

 

Early 1950’s

Under research

 

TUTTY, Ken

Defender
3 games 0 goals

 

Career stats apply to 1977-78 season only at present; still under research

Under research

 

TWIGG, Darren

Forward
92 games 34 goals

Eastwood Hanley
Leek Town

Debut 24/08/96 Netherfield (A) NPL1

Last game 02/05/98 Whitby Town (H) NPL1

Combative striker who got more than his fair share of goals for the Robins but increasingly found himself down the pecking order behind Ashton's other forwards after Coleman's arrival.

Witton Albion
Newcastle Town
Leek Town (2nd spell)
Kidsgrove Ath (01-06 );
Joint-manager (04-06)

Player coach

Newcastle Town

(2nd spell, 06-07; 28-2)

Assistant Manager

Congleton Town (07-

TYLER, William ‘Bill’

Born 28/05/1900
(Manchester)
Half-back

34 games 1 goal

The Beech

New Cross

Manchester Utd (22-25)
Southport (25-26; 30-3)
Bradford C (26-27; 11-0)
Bournemouth (trial, 27; 1-0)
Grimsby T (27-28; 1-0)

Debut 25/08/1928 Macclesfield (A) CCL

Last game 27/04/29 Stalybridge Celtic (H) CCL

Regular right-half for Hurst throughout most of the 1928-29 season, his only campaign at Hurst Cross.

Accrington S (29-30; 7-0)
Ashton National

 




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UNSWORTH, Lee

 

Born 25/02/1973
(Eccles)

Defender
31 games 0 goals

Atherton LR

Debut 20/08/1994 Great Harwood (A) NPL1

Last game 13/02/95 Macclesfield Town (H) FAT

Accomplished defender who was one of the best Ashton players of the 1990's.  Went on to carve out a long professional career with Crewe and Bury.

Crewe A (95-00; 149-2)
Bury (00-06; 173-6)
Hyde United (06; 5-0)

Leigh RMI (06-08; 43-0)

Chorley (08-?)

UNSWORTH, W

 

Winger

Chorley

Fleetwood
Atherton Colls

Debut 16/09/1925 Sandbach Ramblers (A) CCL

Under research

 




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VIRGO, T

 

Forward

 

Debut 07/03/1925 Ellesmere Port Cement (H) CCL

Made a sensational start to his time at Hurst, hitting four goals on debut and scoring in his first six outings.

Under research

 


 

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