Paul Robinson
Former lacrosse player who has brought all that game's battling qualities to football but thankfully left his stick at home. Made his debut in 2001-2002 season and quickly claimed the second team left-back's spot as his own. Brave and quick, Linford Christie couldn't beat him on a Yamaha 650cc bike. Won Second Team Player of the Year in 2001-2002 season but cut his hand open against Old Trafford in 2002-03 then suffered a bad knee injury which required an operation. A management consultant who tours the globe, he has been known to fly home from New York on a Friday for a game. Nickname: Robbo. DoB 10.12.64
Mike Roberts
Centre-back or full back for the u-17s, he made his second team debut against Denton Town away in February 2007. A Manchester City season ticket holder.
Matt Rogers
His second spell at the club, he re-joined in the summer of 2003 and staked an instant claim on a first team spot. Click on his face to see how he looked in his first incarnation at Mellor. Can play almost anywhere but seems to have solved a potential problem at left-back. DoB 10.4.73.
James Rayner
Joined Mellor at the start of 2005-06 season, his first in open age. Very speedy but sometimes too hasty, especially when judging passes. Scored his first senior goal for Mellor Fourths away at Aldermere in September 2006. Starred as Batman in Mellor's Christmas Party in December 2006. In 2007-08 he converted to left-back, often winning the Man of the Match accolade. Fourth Team's Players' Player of the Year in 2007-08. DoB 18.2.89
Donald Ross
Joined Mellor in the summer of 2005. Plays in defence and has appeared for the Third and Fourth Teams. DoB 27.9.88
Johnny Townsley
Ex Glossop North End under 19s player who came to Mellor at the start of the 2007-08 season. A Manchester City fan. He joined the Fifths as a winger/striker and had an immediate impact. His experience at higher levels is apparent in his excellent passing and touch. Very quick and always eager to run at the opposition. Definitely one for the future! Has an excellent free kick technique. Nickname Ð Johnny.
Ian Russell
Born in Walsall now works in the North West as a teacher. He has played in the Ryman Premier League and his previous clubs include Camberley Town and Willenhall Town. A midfielder with good vision. Rarely misses training. DoB 20.2.80
Liam Totterdell
One of the quickest players in the club but he doesn't just rely on pace to score goals. He joined Mellor at the start of 2003-04 season and after a few appearances in the third team became the second team's most lethal marksman. He made appearances in the first team before leaving us for a spell with Stockport Georgians. He returned in July 2008. Nickname: Tott. DoB 27.2.86
Danny Roberts
Flying winger for the Fourths who joined Mellor in 2007-08 season. Could win the top goalscorer award every season if he took only 30 per cent of his chances. Needs to develop that ice-in-the-veins approach that all top scorers have when a chance presents itself. But he scores a few.
Shaun Taylor
Joined Mellor in January 2008 and made his debut for the Fourths against Irlam Steel away in a 1-1 draw. He was part of Pete Jamieson's successful junior side before starting in open age.
Mal Sule
Joined Mellor in February 2007 and made his debut coming off the bench to score for the Seconds against Bedians inb a 5-0 win. He can play centre midfield or up front. Lithe and quick in the Paulo Wanchope mould. DoB 17.10.88.
Mark Russell
Brother of Phil (below) he played his junior football for Norbury Athletic, he established himself in Mellor's Fourth Team in 2004-05 season at left back. Calm on the ball he has won a Man of the Match nomination for his side. DoB 4.6.83.
Phil Russell
Joined the club in September 2003, his first experience of open age football and made his debut for the fourth team in a 1-2 defeat away at Old Stretfordians. Made his debut for the second team in 2004-05 at home to Old Stoconians. Broke his leg in 2005-06 season. DoB 12.3.86
Colin Scott
George Clooney's lost identical twin, he's a goalkeeper who spends more time on the treatment table than Darren Anderton. However, when he makes it onto the pitch he's highly efficient. A first team regular in 2003-04, his first season with the club. But dogged by injury he eventually gave way to Alex Barber. DoB 1.11.68
Mark Simms
Striker or wide midfielder with a turn of pace. Scored on his debut in a second Team friendly against Cheadle Hulme. Appeared mainly in the fourth team in 2004-05 where his pace and workrate in midfield is a big asset. Players' Player of the Year for 2004-05. Took over as Third Team Manager in the summer of 2005. Took over as Fifth Team manager in January 2008. DoB 4.1.82
Joe Shervin
Doesn't say much but his football speaks volumes. Rarely wastes a ball and has excellent control and vision. Season 2001-2002 was his first in open age. Can play wide midfield or up front. Great temperament, he's beginning to score goals too. Won the Second Team's (joint) Player of the Year Award in 2002-03. Has something of the Robert Pires about him and I don't just mean the wisp of fuzz on his chin. Returned from an 18 month break at the start of the 2006-07 after getting a 2:1 degree in History at university to play again. Nickname: Joe. DoB 5.12.84.
Farid Rosta
Made his debut for the Thirds v Parrs Wood in September 2007. Played 2007-08 season in the Second Team. Clever footed centre-back who likes to go forward.
Robin Stroud
Confident utility player who can perform at right back, centre back or right side midfield. Joined Mellor in the summer of 2005 and made his debut in a second team friendly against Spurley Hey. Went on to appear in the first team. DoB 7.11.88
Sam Spencer
Joined the club in 2005 and has established himself in the fourth team in midfield. Part of the Hellawell Shield Final team of May 2005. DoB 4.1.81
Paul Swann
Classy defender, probably best at wing-back who slotted into the first team after joining Mellor in September 2004. But he also has an eye for goal. He had a spell with Macclesfield Town , playing in the club's reserves and also with Glossop North End. He previously played for Poynton. Selected for the Lancashire & Cheshire League's representative side to play a South Yorkshire XI in March 2005, the first Mellor player so honoured for at least 15 years. He followed this up with a further representative appearance against Liverpool Old Boys League in 2005-06. First Team's top scorer in 2004-05 and also named Players' Player of the Year. Nickname: Swanny. DoB 19.8.85
Ged Swarbrick
Forward or wide midfielder who scores goals, primarily for the fourth team in 2004-05. One rocket shot against Newton at Torkington Park will linger long in the memory. A loyal clubman too. Nickname: Roswell after the "Roswell Incident", the alleged capture of an alien, because his thin legs look decidedly extra-terrestrial. Part of the Hellawell Shield Final team in May 2005. DoB 29.8.78
George Telford
Plays in central midfield or sometimes up front for Mellor Fifths. Quick feet, a turn of pace and a good football brain.
Darren Stubbs
Striker for the fourth team, he netted a hat-trick against Old Chorltonians in December 2003 during a 7-2 demolition and another against Burnage in April 2004. A good 5-a-side player with a deft first touch. Nickname: Daz or Phil The Power Stubbs (because his hairstyle resembles darts ace Phil Taylor). DoB 12.12.79
Paul Telfer
Skilful and brave full-back who was often to be seen running 80 yards flat out...if there was a spot kick to be taken. However, following three misses (two in one game!) the only pens he'll be given from now on will have ink in. We still let him take corners though. A second team regular, known as The Rock...after the pub he drinks in following matches. In his youth a county cross country runner. His motto is "body's a temple" and so he went on the Ron Atkinson diet in the summer of 2004. He introduced pies and peas for players after matches. Club treasurer from November 2002 until February 2007. In 2006-07 he took over the joint managership of the Fourth team with Phil Welsh. Nickname: Telf or The Pieman. DoB 21.11.70.
Gavin Thornley
First team goalkeeper, having joined the club - for his second spell - in September 2004. If you see him sliding down the goal post it's probably because he works as a part time fireman. Ex Woodley and New Mills. He has also played for the Lancashire & Cheshire League side. DoB 6.11.78
Stuart Thorley
First team captain who became first team manager during 2000-2001 season and took the side to a runners-up spot in Division Three and an appearance in the Stockport Senior Cup Final in 2002-03. He can play in most positions and is a more than useful keeper. A bad back curtailed his first team opportunities in 2003-04. Made a comeback in the second team either in nets or in the back four. A Man City fan so he has a high pain theshhold. Won the club's Philip Hambleton Trophy for outstanding work at the end of season presentation in 2003. But needs to improve his map reading skills after getting lost on the way to play Beechfield in Salford in February 2006. Nickname: Stu. DoB 1.7.69