Tony Hancock

Anthony Eric Hancock is an English retired professional footballer who played as a striker.

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He started his career with Stockport Georgians.  He then played in the English Football League for Stockport County and Burnley, was at Preston North End and then moved into non-league football with Northwich Victoria.

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He then had brief spells playing football in Finland and Australia before playing with Caernarfon Town and Hyde United, although the latter is contradicted by www.hydeunited.com, the club's own historical database.

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He joined Mossley from Woodley Sports, playing eight games and scoring one goal before transferring back to Woodley Sports.

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He was later player/ manager of Abbey Hey, Woodley Sports and New Mills.  Whilst at New Mills he continued to play.