Andy RUSSELL

Central Defender  |  Left Back

A towering young central defender signed by Garry Flitcroft during the summer of 2010.

A former England Colleges International who has played professional football in Hong Kong. Arrived at Victory Park from Mossley having previous Evo-Stick experience with Woodley Sports.

Former Clubs: Woodley Sports, Mossley

*** LEFT THE CLUB DURING THE SUMMER OF 2013

Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 22:40

John CUNLIFFE

Striker  |  Attacking Midfielder

One of th most skillful players in non-league football, but has sadly been hampered by injuries during his time at Victory Park.

Signed in December 2010 from Carolina Railhawks, John is originally born in Bolton and played in the junior ranks at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers before playing football initially at college level in the States.

He played for Fort Lewis Skyhawks, where he studied psychology, and Boulder Rapids Reserve in the college leagues in and had a brief spell in the UniBond League with Rossendale United before moving up to the Major League Soccer in 2007. He played for both MLS sides Chivas USA and San Jose Earthquakes, then moved to second tier side Carolina RailHawks in 2009.

Former Clubs: Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Fort Lewis Skyhawks, Boulder Rapids Reserve, Rossendale United, Chivas USA, San Jose Earthquakes, Carolina RailHawks

RETIRED FROM FOOTBALL IN APRIL 2013.

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 21:31

Simon GARNER

Midfielder   |   Left Back

Signing in the summer of 2012 from Blue Square North challengers FC Halifax Town, where has a regular in their team last season making 43 appearances, netting 4 times and helped them to the Evo-Stik Premier Division title the season before.

Comfortable in the midfield, but can also play at fullback, the Accrington born player tasted FA Cup success at the Shay, playing a key role in the Yorkshire clubs cup run in the competition which ended with a home tie in front of the TV cameras against from Premier League side Charlton Athletic.

Former Clubs: Great Harwood Town, Clitheroe, Prescot Cables, Kendal Town, Hyde United, Stalybridge Celtic, Fleetwood Town, FC United of Manchester, FC Halifax Town FC

*** LEFT THE CLUB BY MUTUAL CONSENT IN MID FEBRUARY 2013

Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 13:04

Sean BREEN

Striker

Signed at the end of December 2012 and made his debut in New Year's day versus Kendal Town.

Former Clubs: Morecambe

*** Joined GAP Connah's Quay in mid January 2013

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 January 2013 11:04

Chris DENHAM

Striker  |  Winger

Played Blue Square Premier football for Altrincham before joining the Magpies during the summer of 2011.

A proflic and experience striker who has a real eye for a spectaular goal, he was unlucky with injuried in this first season at the club and will be looking for a long injury free run in the side for 2012/13 season.

Former Clubs: Prestwich Heys, Stand Athletic, Bamber Bridge, Stalybridge Celtic, Radcliffe Borough, Droysden, Ashton Athletic, Droysden, Altrincham.

WAS RELEASED BY THE CLUB IN EARLY DECEMBER 2012

Last Updated on Monday, 10 December 2012 20:42

Ciaran KILHEENEY

Striker

 'Killer' as he is known, joined the Magpies for a small fee in March 2012.

A former Manchester City striker, he came to prominance at Radcliffe Borough where as a 20-year-old he bagged 15 goals in 2004/05.  He then moved Ashton United and the goals continued to flow.

A transfer to then Blue Square North side Burscough followed where he spent two season, before followed manager Liam Watson to Southport and two more goal filled seasons followed.

He moved to Droylsden in the summer of 2010 and scored more than 40 goals for the Butchers Arms club before joining the Magpies.

Former Clubs: Mossley, Exeter City, Droysden, Radcliffe Borough, Ashton United, Burscough, Southport, Droysden

Last Updated on Friday, 30 November 2012 18:46

Steve FOSTER

Striker

A prolific striker who signed from Salford City in early March 2011 at the second attempt.

Having turned down an approach by Flitcroft earlier in the season, staying loyal to Salford in their quest for promotion at the time, Fozzie joined the Magpies once the Ammies were out of the play-off chase.

He had already netted 26 goals in 39 appearances before moving to Victory Park, lets just home he can be as prolific for us?

Former Clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Hyde United, Stalybridge Celtic, Radcliffe Borough, AFC Telford, Fleetwood Town, Curzon Ashton, Salford City, Witton Albion, Altrincham, Salford City

*** CURRENTLY ON LOAN AT WITTON ALBION (11/10/2012)

*** MADE A PERMENANT MOVE TO WITTON IN MID NOVEMBER 2012

Last Updated on Monday, 19 November 2012 21:55

Louis BARNES

Left back

Signed on loan from Blue Square Premier side Southport to cover Tom Walkers absence through injury.

Formerly with Northwich Victoria and Marine, Louis is a very attack minded full-back who can get crosses in from any angle and is also excellent at delivering set-play balls.

In 2010 he was invited to Manchester United for a trial along with his twin brother Sam.

Former Clubs: Stockport County, Northwich Victoria, Marine, Southport

**** RETURNED TO SOUTHPORT ON COMPLETION OF HIS LOAN

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 08:24

Andy ROBERTSON

Goalkeeper

Andy is a real character in the dressing room and joined the Magpies from Evo-Stik Division One North side Trafford in the summer of 2012.

Former Clubs: Droylsden, Mossley, New Mills, Flixton, Ramsbottom United, Salford City, Trafford

WAS RELEASED BY THE CLUB AT THE END OF AUGUST 2012

Last Updated on Thursday, 30 August 2012 13:34

Matt WALWYN

Winger  |  Striker

Started out as a junior at Blackburn Rovers as a junior before joining Kirkham & Wesham where he scored twice at Wembley for them in the FA Vase Final.

When Kirkham became AFC Fylde he stayed on and made a name for himself as a great finisher. He left Fylde on the summer of 2011, going on trial at Blue Square Premier side Southport before joining Skelmersdale United where he smashed in eleven times in just seven appearances before switching to Victory Park in mid October 2011.

Former Clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Kirkham & Wesham/AFC Fylde, Skelmersdale United

LEFT THE CLUB DURING THE SUMMER OF 2012

Last Updated on Sunday, 26 August 2012 19:13