2011–12 Stockport County F.C. season
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The 2011–12 season is Stockport County
's 130th season in football, and the first outside of the Football League in 106 years, after finishing bottom of League Two
in 2010–11. They will be competing in the Conference National
. This season runs from 12 August 2011 until 28 April 2012.
In May, Ray Mathias
, who had been appointed caretaker manager the previous season, was given the role full-time. However, following proposed investment in the club Dietmar Hamann
was appointed as first team manager in July.Hamman stepped down from this post on 7 November 2011. Hamann was replaced with his assistant Willie McStay
who took caretaker charge until Jim Gannon
was appointed director of football at the club.
as manager but he was sacked mid-season. The 2011–12 season marks Stockport County's first season outside the Football League since , and their first in the Football Conference
. They will also compete in the FA Trophy
for the first time in their history. Stockport's opening league game in Non-League football
was against , a match that was moved to 12 August (a Friday) so it could be televised by Premier Sports, the Conference' television partner. Three other games were moved for television - the home fixture against and away games at and .
In July, Stockport looked set to receive new investment from a consortium named Sports Investment Management Limited (SIML), headed by Liverpool
-based businessman Tony Evans, who was appointed a director to the club board. However, in September the deal failed to go through following a disagreement between the club's shareholders and SIML over the responsibility of paying bills. Evans' failure to disclose the identity of other members of the consortium was also cited as a stumbling block to the deal.
On 31 October, Stockport moved their away match against (Which would have been played 6 March 2012) to 12 November 2011. This was done due to the fact that both teams were no longer participating in this seasons FA Cup
after being knocked out in 4th Round Qualifying. Dietmar Hamann
's assistant Willie McStay
to took charge of Stockport for this match, due to Hamann stepping down as manager earlier in the week.This made McStay Stockport's fifth manager in three years.
On 14 November Stockport announced that Jim Gannon
would return to the club to become director of football
. He would be assisted by the then caretaker manager Willie McStay
.Gannon stated that the club are in a worse state now then they were when he left.
On 17 November Stockport announced that their away match against Luton Town was postponed due to Luton's participation in the FA Cup
.The game that was meant to be played on Saturday 3 December 2011 will now be played on Tuesday 10 January 2012.
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| style="width:125px;"| Statistic || style="width:100px;"| Total || style="width:100px;"| League
|| style="width:100px;"| FA Cup || style="width:100px;"| FA Trophy
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|Games played || 24 || 23 || 1 || 0
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|Games won || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|Games drawn || 10 || 10 || 0 || 0
|-
|Games lost || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0
|-
|Goals scored || 26 || 26 || 0 || 0
|-
|Goals conceded || 42 || 41 || 1 || 0
|-
|Goal difference || –16 || –15 || –1 || 0
|-
|Clean sheets || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|Yellow cards || 29 || 28 || 1 || 0
|-
|Red cards || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|Biggest win || colspan="5" | Stockport 2–0 , Conference National
, 17 September 2011. 0–2 Stockport, Conference National
, 18 October 2011
|-
|Biggest defeat || colspan="5" | 7–0 Stockport, Conference National
, 29 November 2011.
|-
|Most appearances || colspan="5" |
Kingdom of England Danny O'Donnell — 21 (20 starts, 1 substitute)
|-
|Top scorer || colspan="5" | Kingdom of England Nick Chadwick
— 7
|-
|Top assists || colspan="5" | Kingdom of England Sean McConville
— 4
|-
|Worst discipline || colspan="5" | Kingdom of England Carl Piergianni
— 4 1
|-
A friendly at was also scheduled to be played but was replaced by a friendly against at Edgeley Park
. The friendly with was classed as the first Manchester Senior Cup
tie for both teams.
Stockport began pre-season with a draw against , the Hatters' goal coming in the second half scored by trialist Leighton McGivern. Stockport fielded two separate XIs in either half.
This was followed up by a 1–0 defeat away to ,
then a 2–0 win away to with the goals coming in the second half from Sean McConville
and new signing Martin Gritton
. County earned a second successive win of the summer with a 1–0 win against Accrington Stanley, Sean McConville
scoring against his former club from the penalty spot.
County lost their next game against Bolton in the Manchester Senior Cup 3–2, Stockport's goals coming from Danny Rowe
and Martin Gritton
.
County finished pre-season with a 2–0 win at Altrincham, with the first goal scored by trialist Tom Elliot
and the second scored by John Miles
.
, in a game which was shown live on Premier Sports
, Stockport fell behind to a goal from Reece Styche before Nick Chadwick
headed an equiliser for Stockport on seventy-eight minutes. After the game it was announced that Ryan Fraughan
was named as part of the Non-League Paper's
team of the day. On 16 August Stockport secured their first win of the season beating Kettering Town
1–0 at home, with the goal coming Euan Holden
.The scores stayed that way even after Sol Davis
was sent off for Kettering. Stockport were denied a second successive home win, as they drew 1–1 at home to Ebbsfleet United four days later, the goal coming from Nick Chadwick
with a far post header before Ebbsfleet equalised eight minutes later. After the game it was announced that Euan Holden
was named as part of the Non-League Paper's
team of the day. On 23 August, Stockport drew their second successive game against Kidderminster Harriers
, Stockport's goal coming from Tom Elliot
in the first-half, before Kidderminster equalised late on in the second-half. On 26 August, Stockport drew their third consecutive match, drawing 1–1 to , Alan Power
opened the scoring for Lincoln before Tom Elliott
equilised for Stockport just before half-time. On 29 August Stockport's five match unbeaten run came to an end as they lost their first game of the season 1–0 to Mansfield Town
, the goal of the game coming from Luke O'Neill
in the second half.
Because of decent showings for Stockport Sean McConville
, Ryan Fraughan
and Carl Piergianni
were called up to the England C team to play India Under 23's
. The game was called off when India cancelled there UK tour.
which was Stockport's second match of the season to be aired live on Premier Sports
. The game finished 1–1, Stockport fell behind after five minutes with a goal from Alex Lawless
, the equaliser came from winger Sean McConville
in the second minute of second half stoppage time.. During the game midfielder Jon Routledge fractured his cheekbone in a clash with Luton Town
defender Curtis Osano
. After the game it was announced that Sean McConville
was named in the the Non-League Paper's
team of the day. On 10 September Stockport drew their sixth game of the season, away to Telford United
. Sean Newton
opened the scoring for the home side from the penalty spot. Antonio German
equalised for Stockport two minutes later. On 17 September, Stockport won their second game of the season (And the first game where they scored more than 1 goal),by beating Grimsby Town
2–0, goals from Sean McConville
and Tom Elliott
respectively sealed the win for Stockport.. After the game Antonio German
was announced as being a part of the Non-League Paper's
Team of the Day.On 20 September Stockport drew their seventh match of the season 1–1 , away to Newport County
. Newport took the lead with a goal from Danny Rose, however Stockport equalised with a goal from Tom Elliott
. On 24 September Stockport drew their eighth game of the season against Tamworth
. Stockport opened the scoring just after half time with Sean McConville
shot deflecting off Nick Chadwick
into the net. Tamworth equalised in second half stoppage time with a shot from Iyseden Christie
. During the second half Stockport's Sean McConville
was stretchered off with a clavicle (collarbone) injury. On 27 September Stockport lost their second home game of the season 4–2 against Fleetwood Town
. Stockport's goals came from Antonio German
who scored in both halves, Fleetwood had four different scorers.
, which ended 2–1 to York, goals coming from Matty Blair and Jason Walker
. Stockport grabbed a consolation goal in second half stoppage time when Michael Paton
headed his first goal for the club.On 6 October Stockport drew their ninth match of the season drawing 2–2 against in a match which was aired live on Premier Sports
. Stockport twice took the lead with goals from Nick Chadwick
and Danny Whitehead with Cambridge's equalisers coming from Luke Berry and Jordan Patrick. Carl Piergianni
was also sent off for Stockport for a second bookable offence. On 11 October, they lost their third consecutive home match, beaten 4–3 by . Stockport went behind in the first minute, but a minute later they equalised with a goal from Nick Chadwick
. Stockport then took the lead ten minutes later through Michael Paton
, but levelled the match again with a goal just before half time. In the second half Stockport took the lead, with a second goal from Michael Paton
but once again equalised when Jamie Chandler
scored his second of the game. Darlington scored the winner in the 85th minute. On 15 October, Stockport lost their first away match of the season when they were beaten 4-0 by table toppers , their goals coming from Andy Morrell
, Jake Speight
and two from Nathaniel Knight-Percival. On 18th October Stockport won their first away game of the season by beating 2–0. Nick Chadwick
and Michael Paton
scoring for Stockport in the second half. On 22 October, Stockport were beaten 1–0 at home by .The scorer for was Yan Klukowski
. October finished with a defeat when they failed to qualify for this season's FA Cup first round
, losing 1–0 away to in the fourth qualifying round.
and Carl Piergianni
the latter of which scored two. This was to be Dietmar Hamann
's last game in charge of Stockport County, after being heavily booed by their supports due to the draw with . Willie McStay
took caretaker charge of Stockport for the next game which they lost 2–1 against Ebbsfleet United. The scorer for Stockport was Nick Chadwick
from the penalty
spot, with Calum Willock
and Nathaniel Pinney
scoring for Ebbsfleet. In Jim Gannon
's first match back in charge of Stockport, They lost 2-1 away to Fleetwood Town
in a match which was aired live on Premier Sports
. The scorer for Stockport was Sean McConville
from the penalty
spot, with Andy Mangan
and Jamie Vardy
scoring for the hosts.On 26 November Stockport lost their third match in a row when they lost 1–0 at home to who played most of the match with 10 men. Three days later, Stockport lost a forth successive game when they were beaten 7–0 away at , former Stockport player Anthony Elding
scored for the home side, aswell as Liam Hearn scoring his third hat trick
of the season for Grimsby.
|style="background-color: #CCFFCC;"|Win
|style="background-color: #FFFFCC;"|Draw
|style="background-color: #FFCCCC;"|Loss
|}
, Mark Lynch and Matty Mainwaring
) contracted for the season ahead, plus Cameron Darkwah
accepting a contract after being promoted from the youth team.
With Stockport needing to re-build over the summerthe club offered five players new one year contracts.Danny O'Donnell, Daniel Rowe
and Andy Halls
all accepted the new deals to stay on with the club,while Paul Turnbull
and Greg Tansey
rejected the new deals in favour of joining and respectively.Martin Gritton
became Ray Mathias
' first and only signing of the summer,as Mathias left the club soon after.
Following new investment in the club, former German
international
Dietmar Hamann
was appointed as first team manager, and he quickly brought in midfielders Sean McConville
,
Jon Nolan, Ryan Fraughan
and striker John Miles
,as well as appointing Willie McStay
as his assistant manager.
This was followed by the signings of Nick Chadwick
, Euan Holden
, Ryan McCann
and Sam Sheridan.Jon Routledge and Danny Hall
were then added to the squad on the eve of the season. Stockport revealed the official squad numbers for the season on 8 August 2011. On 10 August, Stockport added another defender to the books, signing Carl Piergianni
from Peterborough United
.
On 11 August, Stockport signed another three new players to the squad, Keigan Parker
and Nabil Bounab from and Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
respectively, striker Tom Elliott
was also signed after a successful trial.
On 15 August, Hamann went back to is old club Leicester City
to sign nineteen-year-old striker Elliott Chamberlain on a months loan. On 25 August Stockport lost Keigan Parker
whose contract was terminated and Luke Ashworth
whose trial period at the club had ended, Cameron Darkwah
was also sent out on loan to for a period of one month. On transfer deadline day Stockport secured the signing of Michael Paton
on a loan move from until the end of the year. Just a day later the club announced the signing of Chris Blackburn
, as well as the release of Danny Hall
who joined neighbours Hyde
the following day. Stockport announced their third signing in three days , when they announced that striker Antonio German
had joined the club until January 2012. On 9 September, Matty Mainwaring
left the club after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. On 23 September Stockport announced that Cameron Darkwah
loan to was extended by a further month. On 28 September Stockport signed Bristol City right back Joe Edwards
on an initial one month emergency loan deal.On 2 November Joe Edwards
loan deal was extended until January .Stockport then added Goalkeeper Mark Halstead
to their squad on a three month loan from .On 24 November 2001 county brought in Derby County youngster Aaron Cole while also sending Nick Chadwick
out on loan to Plymouth Argyle. Both loans are until 3 January 2012. On 30 November Michael Paton
returned to Aberdeen earlier than expected due to him, having to have a hernia operation.
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!rowspan="2" |Number
!rowspan="2" |Nationality
!rowspan="2" |Position
!rowspan="2" |Name
!colspan="2" width="85"|Total
!colspan="2" width="85"|League
!colspan="2" width="85"|FA Cup
!colspan="2" width="85"|FA Trophy
|-
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
|-
|}
The numbers in brackets are the player's unique Stockport County Appearance Number (SCAN), showing his position in the list of players to make their debut for the club in a senior competitive game.
|-
! Date
! Pos.
! Name
! From
! Fee
! Notes
|-
|21 June 2011||FW||Martin Gritton
||Yeovil Town
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 July 2011||MF||Sean McConville
||Accrington Stanley||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||MF||Jon Nolan||Everton
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||FW||John Miles
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||MF||Ryan Fraughan
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||FW||Nick Chadwick
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||DF||Euan Holden
||FC Hjørring
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||DF||Ryan McCann
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||MF||Sam Sheridan||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 August 2011||DF||Danny Hall
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 August 2011||MF||Jon Routledge||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|10 August 2011||DF||Carl Piergianni
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||FW||Keigan Parker
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||FW|| Tom Elliott
||Unattatched||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||MF||Nabil Bounab||Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|1 September 2011||DF||Chris Blackburn
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|2 September 2011||FW||Antonio German
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|}
|-
! Date
! Pos.
! Name
! To
! Fee
! Notes
|-
|25 May 2011||DF||Mansour Assoumani
||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||FW||Tom Fisher
||Macclesfield Town
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||DF||Alan Goodall
||
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF||Adam Griffin
||Hyde
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF|| David Poole
||Droylsden
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||FW||Matty Kosylo||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF||Craig Roberts||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||DF||Jordan Rose
||Eastleigh
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF||Jake Simpson
||Workington
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||DF||Danny Swailes
||Retired
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF||James Vincent
||Kidderminster Harriers
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|17 June 2011||MF||Greg Tansey
||Inverness CT
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 June 2011||MF||Paul Turnbull
||||Undisclosed||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 August 2011||FW||Keigan Parker
||Unattached||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 August 2011||DF||Luke Ashworth
||Unattached||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|1 September 2011||DF||Danny Hall
||Hyde
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|9 September 2011||MF||Matty Mainwaring
||Unattached||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Pos.
! Name
! From
! Expiry
! Notes
|-
|15 August 2011||FW||Elliott Chamberlain||
||15 September 2011||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|31 August 2011||FW||Michael Paton
||
||3 January 2012 ||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|28 September 2011||DF||Joe Edwards
||
||3 January 2012||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 November 2011||GK||Mark Halstead
||
||11 January 2012||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|24 November 2011||MF||Aaron Cole||
||3 January 2012||style="text-align:center;"|
|}
2 The Player returned to his parent club earlier than expect due to an injury.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Date
! Pos.
! Name
! To
! Expiry
! Notes
|-
|25 August 2011||FW||Cameron Darkwah
||
||25 October 2011||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|24 November 2011||FW||Nick Chadwick
||Plymouth Argyle
||3 January 2012||style="text-align:center;"|
|}
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
's 130th season in football, and the first outside of the Football League in 106 years, after finishing bottom of League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
in 2010–11. They will be competing in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. This season runs from 12 August 2011 until 28 April 2012.
In May, Ray Mathias
Ray Mathias
Raymond "Ray" Mathias is an English football coach and former player. He has spent most of his career in the lower leagues of English football. He was appointed Interim Manager of Stockport County on the 9th March 2011 until the end of the season, when County were relegated from the Football...
, who had been appointed caretaker manager the previous season, was given the role full-time. However, following proposed investment in the club Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar "Didi" Hamann is a German footballer who was most recently manager at Stockport County. Throughout his career, he has played for Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City primarily in a defensive midfield position. He also spent time at Milton Keynes Dons as a...
was appointed as first team manager in July.Hamman stepped down from this post on 7 November 2011. Hamann was replaced with his assistant Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
who took caretaker charge until Jim Gannon
Jim Gannon
James Paul "Jim" Gannon is a former footballer and football manager, who is now Director of football and manager of Conference National team Stockport County...
was appointed director of football at the club.
Background
In 2010–11 Stockport were relegated from the Football League, finishing bottom of League Two. They started 2010–11 with Paul SimpsonPaul Simpson (footballer)
Paul David Simpson is an English former footballer and manager. His son Jake is also a professional footballer.-Manchester City:...
as manager but he was sacked mid-season. The 2011–12 season marks Stockport County's first season outside the Football League since , and their first in the Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
. They will also compete in the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
for the first time in their history. Stockport's opening league game in Non-League football
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
was against , a match that was moved to 12 August (a Friday) so it could be televised by Premier Sports, the Conference' television partner. Three other games were moved for television - the home fixture against and away games at and .
In July, Stockport looked set to receive new investment from a consortium named Sports Investment Management Limited (SIML), headed by Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
-based businessman Tony Evans, who was appointed a director to the club board. However, in September the deal failed to go through following a disagreement between the club's shareholders and SIML over the responsibility of paying bills. Evans' failure to disclose the identity of other members of the consortium was also cited as a stumbling block to the deal.
On 31 October, Stockport moved their away match against (Which would have been played 6 March 2012) to 12 November 2011. This was done due to the fact that both teams were no longer participating in this seasons FA Cup
2011–12 FA Cup
The 2011–12 FA Cup will be the 131st season of the world's oldest association football knock-out competition. The closing date for applications was 1 April 2011, and saw 825 clubs apply to enter...
after being knocked out in 4th Round Qualifying. Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar "Didi" Hamann is a German footballer who was most recently manager at Stockport County. Throughout his career, he has played for Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City primarily in a defensive midfield position. He also spent time at Milton Keynes Dons as a...
's assistant Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
to took charge of Stockport for this match, due to Hamann stepping down as manager earlier in the week.This made McStay Stockport's fifth manager in three years.
On 14 November Stockport announced that Jim Gannon
Jim Gannon
James Paul "Jim" Gannon is a former footballer and football manager, who is now Director of football and manager of Conference National team Stockport County...
would return to the club to become director of football
Director of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
. He would be assisted by the then caretaker manager Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
.Gannon stated that the club are in a worse state now then they were when he left.
On 17 November Stockport announced that their away match against Luton Town was postponed due to Luton's participation in the FA Cup
2011–12 FA Cup
The 2011–12 FA Cup will be the 131st season of the world's oldest association football knock-out competition. The closing date for applications was 1 April 2011, and saw 825 clubs apply to enter...
.The game that was meant to be played on Saturday 3 December 2011 will now be played on Tuesday 10 January 2012.
Results summary
Results by round
Conference National table
Goalscorers
| No. | Flag | Pos | Name | League 2011–12 Football Conference The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall... | FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... | FA Trophy FA Trophy The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams... | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  England |
FW | Nick Chadwick Nick Chadwick Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 20 | England |
FW | Tom Elliott Tom Elliott (footballer) Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 23 |  Scotland |
FW | Michael Paton Michael Paton Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | England |
FW | Antonio German Antonio German Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | England |
MF | Sean McConville Sean McConville Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | England |
DF | Carl Piergianni Carl Piergianni Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  United States |
DF | Euan Holden Euan Holden Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | England |
FW | Danny Whitehead | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Penalties Awarded
| Date | Success? | Penalty Taker | Opponent | Competition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2011 | England Nick Chadwick Nick Chadwick Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,... |
Conference National 2011–12 Football Conference The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall... |
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| 19 November 2011 | England Sean McConville Sean McConville Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County... |
Conference National 2011–12 Football Conference The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall... |
Assists
| No. | Flag | Pos | Name | League 2011–12 Football Conference The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall... | FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... | FA Trophy FA Trophy The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams... | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | England |
MF | Sean McConville Sean McConville Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | England |
FW | John Miles John Miles John Miles may refer to:* John Miles , Australian politician and member of the Victorian Legislative Council* John Miles , British former Formula One driver... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 23 | Scotland |
FW | Michael Paton Michael Paton Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | United States |
DF | Euan Holden Euan Holden Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | England |
MF | Daniel Rowe Daniel Rowe (footballer) Daniel Martin Rowe is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a midfielder.-Stockport County:Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Rowe made his Stockport County debut on April 11, 2009 in the Football League One clash with Leeds United which ended in a 1–0 loss.On 11 November he joined... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Republic of Ireland |
FW | Sam Sheridan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | England |
FW | Ryan Fraughan Ryan Fraughan Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | England |
FW | Nick Chadwick Nick Chadwick Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | England |
FW | Danny Whitehead | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | |
DF | Danny O'Donnell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Disciplinary record
Note: Cards from all competitions are included.| Number | Nation | Position | Name | Total | |
| 22 | |
DF | Carl Piergianni Carl Piergianni Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough... |
4 | 1 |
| 14 | |
MF | Sam Sheridan | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | |
MF | Sean McConville Sean McConville Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County... |
2 | 0 |
| 16 | |
DF | Ryan McCann Ryan McCann Ryan McCann is a Scottish professional association footballer who plays in either midfield or at right back and who is currently at Stockport County... |
2 | 0 |
| 23 | |
DF | Michael Paton Michael Paton Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:... |
2 | 0 |
| 20 | |
FW | Tom Elliott Tom Elliott (footballer) Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:... |
2 | 0 |
| 8 | |
MF | Jon Nolan | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | |
MF | Jon Routledge | 2 | 0 |
| 21 |  |
FW | Nabil Bounab | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | |
DF | Danny Hall Danny Hall (footballer born 1983) Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire... |
1 | 0 |
| 19 | |
FW | Nick Chadwick Nick Chadwick Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,... |
1 | 0 |
| 17 | |
DF | Andy Halls Andy Halls Andrew Thomas "Andy" Halls is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Stockport County.-Stockport County:Born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, Halls made his senior début for Stockport County on 11 April 2009 as part of a 1–0 defeat to Leeds United... |
1 | 0 |
| 5 | |
DF | Danny O'Donnell | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | |
DF | Chris Blackburn Chris Blackburn Christopher Raymond "Chris" Blackburn is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Chester City:... |
1 | 0 |
| 15 | |
FW | Danny Whitehead | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | |
DF | Joe Edwards Joe Edwards (footballer) Joseph Robert Edwards is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County, on loan from Bristol City, as a full back.-External links:*... |
1 | 0 |
| 3 | United States |
DF | Euan Holden Euan Holden Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National... |
1 | 0 |
| 6 | England |
FW | Antonio German Antonio German Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:... |
1 | 0 |
| Totals | 29 | 1 | |||
Player Awards
| Date | Player | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2011 | England Ryan Fraughan Ryan Fraughan Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14... |
The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*... Team of the Day |
|
| 23 August 2011 | United States Euan Holden Euan Holden Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National... |
The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*... Team of the Day |
|
| 5 September 2011 | England Sean McConville Sean McConville Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County... |
The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*... Team of the Day |
|
| 19 September 2011 | England Antonio German Antonio German Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:... |
The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*... Team of the Day |
Overall Statistics
{|class="wikitable"|-
| style="width:125px;"| Statistic || style="width:100px;"| Total || style="width:100px;"| League
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|| style="width:100px;"| FA Cup || style="width:100px;"| FA Trophy
2011–12 FA Trophy
The 2011–12 FA Trophy is the 42nd season of the FA Trophy, the Football Association's cup competition for teams at levels 5–8 of the English football league system...
|-
|Games played || 24 || 23 || 1 || 0
|-
|Games won || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|Games drawn || 10 || 10 || 0 || 0
|-
|Games lost || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0
|-
|Goals scored || 26 || 26 || 0 || 0
|-
|Goals conceded || 42 || 41 || 1 || 0
|-
|Goal difference || –16 || –15 || –1 || 0
|-
|Clean sheets || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0
|-
|Yellow cards || 29 || 28 || 1 || 0
|-
|Red cards || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|Biggest win || colspan="5" | Stockport 2–0 , Conference National
2011–12 Football Conference
The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall...
, 17 September 2011. 0–2 Stockport, Conference National
2011–12 Football Conference
The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall...
, 18 October 2011
|-
|Biggest defeat || colspan="5" | 7–0 Stockport, Conference National
2011–12 Football Conference
The 2011–12 Football Conference season will be the eighth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-third season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall...
, 29 November 2011.
|-
|Most appearances || colspan="5" |
Kingdom of England Danny O'Donnell — 21 (20 starts, 1 substitute)|-
|Top scorer || colspan="5" |
Kingdom of England Nick ChadwickNick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
— 7
|-
|Top assists || colspan="5" |
Kingdom of England Sean McConvilleSean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
— 4
|-
|Worst discipline || colspan="5" |
Kingdom of England Carl PiergianniCarl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
— 4 1
|-
Pre-season
Friendlies with , and were originally planned to take place in July 2011 but were cancelled due to squad size as there wouldn't have been enough players to complete in the fixtures.A friendly at was also scheduled to be played but was replaced by a friendly against at Edgeley Park
Edgeley Park
Edgeley Park is an association football and rugby union stadium in Stockport, England. The stadium was initially built for the rugby league club Stockport in 1901, but by 1902, the rugby club was defunct and in the same year, Stockport County Football Club, who were looking for a bigger ground,...
. The friendly with was classed as the first Manchester Senior Cup
Manchester Senior Cup
The Manchester FA Senior Cup is an annual football tournament held between the clubs of the Manchester Football Association which was first played in 1885...
tie for both teams.
Stockport began pre-season with a draw against , the Hatters' goal coming in the second half scored by trialist Leighton McGivern. Stockport fielded two separate XIs in either half.
This was followed up by a 1–0 defeat away to ,
then a 2–0 win away to with the goals coming in the second half from Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
and new signing Martin Gritton
Martin Gritton
Martin Francis Jeremy Gritton is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker who currently plays for Stockport County. He is a journeyman player and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Shelbourne, Torquay United, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town,...
. County earned a second successive win of the summer with a 1–0 win against Accrington Stanley, Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
scoring against his former club from the penalty spot.
County lost their next game against Bolton in the Manchester Senior Cup 3–2, Stockport's goals coming from Danny Rowe
Daniel Rowe (footballer)
Daniel Martin Rowe is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a midfielder.-Stockport County:Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Rowe made his Stockport County debut on April 11, 2009 in the Football League One clash with Leeds United which ended in a 1–0 loss.On 11 November he joined...
and Martin Gritton
Martin Gritton
Martin Francis Jeremy Gritton is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker who currently plays for Stockport County. He is a journeyman player and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Shelbourne, Torquay United, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town,...
.
County finished pre-season with a 2–0 win at Altrincham, with the first goal scored by trialist Tom Elliot
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
and the second scored by John Miles
John Miles (footballer)
John Francis Miles is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:...
.
August
Stockport started the season with a 1–1 draw away to Forest Green RoversForest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
, in a game which was shown live on Premier Sports
Premier Sports
Premier Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels, operated by the Luxembourg registered Premier Media S.à r.l., broadcasting in United Kingdom.-History:...
, Stockport fell behind to a goal from Reece Styche before Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
headed an equiliser for Stockport on seventy-eight minutes. After the game it was announced that Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14...
was named as part of the Non-League Paper's
The Non-League Paper
The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*...
team of the day. On 16 August Stockport secured their first win of the season beating Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
1–0 at home, with the goal coming Euan Holden
Euan Holden
Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National...
.The scores stayed that way even after Sol Davis
Sol Davis
Sol Sebastian Davis is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town.-Career:Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Davis is a left-back who played over 130 times for Swindon Town before being transferred to Luton Town in August 2002, bought by then manager Joe Kinnear.Davis was named Players'...
was sent off for Kettering. Stockport were denied a second successive home win, as they drew 1–1 at home to Ebbsfleet United four days later, the goal coming from Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
with a far post header before Ebbsfleet equalised eight minutes later. After the game it was announced that Euan Holden
Euan Holden
Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National...
was named as part of the Non-League Paper's
The Non-League Paper
The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*...
team of the day. On 23 August, Stockport drew their second successive game against Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
, Stockport's goal coming from Tom Elliot
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
in the first-half, before Kidderminster equalised late on in the second-half. On 26 August, Stockport drew their third consecutive match, drawing 1–1 to , Alan Power
Alan Power
Alan Thomas Daniel Power is an Irish footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a midfielder. He has previously played for Nottingham Forest, Grays Athletic, Hartlepool United and Rushden & Diamonds.-Club career:...
opened the scoring for Lincoln before Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
equilised for Stockport just before half-time. On 29 August Stockport's five match unbeaten run came to an end as they lost their first game of the season 1–0 to Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, the goal of the game coming from Luke O'Neill
Luke O'Neill
Luke Marcus O'Neill is an English footballer who plays right back for Mansfield Town, having graduated from the Leicester City youth academy...
in the second half.
Because of decent showings for Stockport Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
, Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14...
and Carl Piergianni
Carl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
were called up to the England C team to play India Under 23's
India national under-23 football team
The India U-23 is the national team which represents India at U-23 level. India U-23 participated in Asian Games. They are also a dominant force in South Asian Games.-2012 Olympics:...
. The game was called off when India cancelled there UK tour.
September
Stockport Started September with a Home game against Luton TownLuton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
which was Stockport's second match of the season to be aired live on Premier Sports
Premier Sports
Premier Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels, operated by the Luxembourg registered Premier Media S.à r.l., broadcasting in United Kingdom.-History:...
. The game finished 1–1, Stockport fell behind after five minutes with a goal from Alex Lawless
Alex Lawless
Alexander Graham "Alex" Lawless is a Welsh footballer who plays for Luton Town as a midfielder.Lawless began his career with the Cardiff City youth system before playing for Welsh Football League team Ton Pentre. He joined FA Premier League team Fulham in 2003 and he was released in 2005...
, the equaliser came from winger Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
in the second minute of second half stoppage time.. During the game midfielder Jon Routledge fractured his cheekbone in a clash with Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
defender Curtis Osano
Curtis Osano
Curtis Osano is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a defender for Conference National side Luton Town.-Career:Born in Nakuru, Kenya, Osano is a defender who rose through the ranks at Reading. He has been involved with the English youth set-up, but he failed to make a league appearance...
. After the game it was announced that Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
was named in the the Non-League Paper's
The Non-League Paper
The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*...
team of the day. On 10 September Stockport drew their sixth game of the season, away to Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
. Sean Newton
Sean Newton
Sean Michael Newton is an English footballer who plays for AFC Telford United. He predominantly plays as a left-back.-Career:A product of the club’s youth system, Newton signed professional forms with Chester City in May 2007...
opened the scoring for the home side from the penalty spot. Antonio German
Antonio German
Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:...
equalised for Stockport two minutes later. On 17 September, Stockport won their second game of the season (And the first game where they scored more than 1 goal),by beating Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
2–0, goals from Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
and Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
respectively sealed the win for Stockport.. After the game Antonio German
Antonio German
Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:...
was announced as being a part of the Non-League Paper's
The Non-League Paper
The Non-League Paper is a weekly British sportspaper based on non-League football.-External links:*...
Team of the Day.On 20 September Stockport drew their seventh match of the season 1–1 , away to Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. Newport took the lead with a goal from Danny Rose, however Stockport equalised with a goal from Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
. On 24 September Stockport drew their eighth game of the season against Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
. Stockport opened the scoring just after half time with Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
shot deflecting off Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
into the net. Tamworth equalised in second half stoppage time with a shot from Iyseden Christie
Iyseden Christie
Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:...
. During the second half Stockport's Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
was stretchered off with a clavicle (collarbone) injury. On 27 September Stockport lost their second home game of the season 4–2 against Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
. Stockport's goals came from Antonio German
Antonio German
Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:...
who scored in both halves, Fleetwood had four different scorers.
October
Stockport started October with a home game against York CityYork City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
, which ended 2–1 to York, goals coming from Matty Blair and Jason Walker
Jason Walker (footballer)
Jason Walker is an English footballer who plays for York City as a striker. He previously played for Dundee, Greenock Morton, Morecambe, Barrow and Luton Town.-Early career:...
. Stockport grabbed a consolation goal in second half stoppage time when Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
headed his first goal for the club.On 6 October Stockport drew their ninth match of the season drawing 2–2 against in a match which was aired live on Premier Sports
Premier Sports
Premier Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels, operated by the Luxembourg registered Premier Media S.à r.l., broadcasting in United Kingdom.-History:...
. Stockport twice took the lead with goals from Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
and Danny Whitehead with Cambridge's equalisers coming from Luke Berry and Jordan Patrick. Carl Piergianni
Carl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
was also sent off for Stockport for a second bookable offence. On 11 October, they lost their third consecutive home match, beaten 4–3 by . Stockport went behind in the first minute, but a minute later they equalised with a goal from Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
. Stockport then took the lead ten minutes later through Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
, but levelled the match again with a goal just before half time. In the second half Stockport took the lead, with a second goal from Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
but once again equalised when Jamie Chandler
Jamie Chandler
Jamie Chandler , South Shields, brought up in Boldon is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He currently plays for Darlington, having made his debut in the Football League for that club in 2009 while on loan from Sunderland.-Career:Chandler began his career at Sunderland,...
scored his second of the game. Darlington scored the winner in the 85th minute. On 15 October, Stockport lost their first away match of the season when they were beaten 4-0 by table toppers , their goals coming from Andy Morrell
Andy Morrell
Andrew Jonathan "Andy" Morrell is an English footballer who is currently player-manager of Wrexham. Initially handed the role on an interim basis after Dean Saunders left to manage Doncaster Rovers, Morrell was given the job until the end of the season after a run of seven wins in nine...
, Jake Speight
Jake Speight
Jake Carl Speight is an English football striker who plays for Conference club Wrexham.Starting his career working through the Sheffield United youth team, in 2005 he signed with Scarborough, and later Bury. He dropp down to Conference football between 2007 and 2010, playing for Northwich...
and two from Nathaniel Knight-Percival. On 18th October Stockport won their first away game of the season by beating 2–0. Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
and Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
scoring for Stockport in the second half. On 22 October, Stockport were beaten 1–0 at home by .The scorer for was Yan Klukowski
Yan Klukowski
Yan Klukowski is an English football player who is currently contracted to Forest Green Rovers.-Youth and College:...
. October finished with a defeat when they failed to qualify for this season's FA Cup first round
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, losing 1–0 away to in the fourth qualifying round.
November
Stockport began November with a 3–3 draw at home to . Stockport's scorers were Tom ElliottTom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
and Carl Piergianni
Carl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
the latter of which scored two. This was to be Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar "Didi" Hamann is a German footballer who was most recently manager at Stockport County. Throughout his career, he has played for Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City primarily in a defensive midfield position. He also spent time at Milton Keynes Dons as a...
's last game in charge of Stockport County, after being heavily booed by their supports due to the draw with . Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
took caretaker charge of Stockport for the next game which they lost 2–1 against Ebbsfleet United. The scorer for Stockport was Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
from the penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
spot, with Calum Willock
Calum Willock
Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National....
and Nathaniel Pinney
Nathaniel Pinney
Nathaniel Barrington Pinney , is an English footballer currently playing for Crystal Palace.-Club career:A youth team player with Fisher Athletic, Pinney joined Crystal Palace...
scoring for Ebbsfleet. In Jim Gannon
Jim Gannon
James Paul "Jim" Gannon is a former footballer and football manager, who is now Director of football and manager of Conference National team Stockport County...
's first match back in charge of Stockport, They lost 2-1 away to Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
in a match which was aired live on Premier Sports
Premier Sports
Premier Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels, operated by the Luxembourg registered Premier Media S.à r.l., broadcasting in United Kingdom.-History:...
. The scorer for Stockport was Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
from the penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
spot, with Andy Mangan
Andrew Mangan
Andrew Francis Mangan is an English footballer who plays for Fleetwood Town.-Blackpool:Born in Liverpool, Mangan began his education in football with Blackpool at the age of 15. He was there for three years scoring 49 goals all together in reserve and youth team football...
and Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy is an English footballer who plays for Fleetwood Town. He plays as a winger and can also play as a striker.-Stocksbridge Park Steels:...
scoring for the hosts.On 26 November Stockport lost their third match in a row when they lost 1–0 at home to who played most of the match with 10 men. Three days later, Stockport lost a forth successive game when they were beaten 7–0 away at , former Stockport player Anthony Elding
Anthony Elding
Anthony Lee Elding is an English footballer, currently playing as a striker for Conference National side Grimsby Town....
scored for the home side, aswell as Liam Hearn scoring his third hat trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
of the season for Grimsby.
Legend
{| class="wikitable"|style="background-color: #CCFFCC;"|Win
|style="background-color: #FFFFCC;"|Draw
|style="background-color: #FFCCCC;"|Loss
|}
Pre season friendlies
1 The Player scored during their trial period at the clubConference National
FA Cup
FA Trophy
Team
Stockport entered the summer with three players (Matt GlennonMatt Glennon
Matthew William "Matt" Glennon is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Conference National club Stockport County....
, Mark Lynch and Matty Mainwaring
Matty Mainwaring
Matthew Thomas Mainwaring is an English football player who is a free agent, having been released by mutual consent by Stockport County in September 2011.-Career:...
) contracted for the season ahead, plus Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Kwaku Darkwah is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Conference National side Stockport County. He is currently on loan at Mossley.-Stockport County:...
accepting a contract after being promoted from the youth team.
With Stockport needing to re-build over the summerthe club offered five players new one year contracts.Danny O'Donnell, Daniel Rowe
Daniel Rowe (footballer)
Daniel Martin Rowe is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a midfielder.-Stockport County:Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Rowe made his Stockport County debut on April 11, 2009 in the Football League One clash with Leeds United which ended in a 1–0 loss.On 11 November he joined...
and Andy Halls
Andy Halls
Andrew Thomas "Andy" Halls is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Stockport County.-Stockport County:Born in Urmston, Greater Manchester, Halls made his senior début for Stockport County on 11 April 2009 as part of a 1–0 defeat to Leeds United...
all accepted the new deals to stay on with the club,while Paul Turnbull
Paul Turnbull
Paul Daniel Turnbull is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder in the Football League for Northampton Town.-Stockport County:...
and Greg Tansey
Greg Tansey
Gregory James "Greg" Tansey is an English professional footballer who plays for Inverness Caledonian Thistle as a central midfielder.-Stockport County:...
rejected the new deals in favour of joining and respectively.Martin Gritton
Martin Gritton
Martin Francis Jeremy Gritton is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker who currently plays for Stockport County. He is a journeyman player and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Shelbourne, Torquay United, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town,...
became Ray Mathias
Ray Mathias
Raymond "Ray" Mathias is an English football coach and former player. He has spent most of his career in the lower leagues of English football. He was appointed Interim Manager of Stockport County on the 9th March 2011 until the end of the season, when County were relegated from the Football...
' first and only signing of the summer,as Mathias left the club soon after.
Following new investment in the club, former German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
international
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar "Didi" Hamann is a German footballer who was most recently manager at Stockport County. Throughout his career, he has played for Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City primarily in a defensive midfield position. He also spent time at Milton Keynes Dons as a...
was appointed as first team manager, and he quickly brought in midfielders Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
,
Jon Nolan, Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14...
and striker John Miles
John Miles (footballer)
John Francis Miles is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:...
,as well as appointing Willie McStay
Willie McStay (footballer born 1961)
William John "Willie" McStay is a Scottish professional football player and manager.-Playing career:McStay played for Celtic from 1979 to 1987. McStay made his debut on 2 April 1983 when he came on as a sub in Celtic's 3-1 home win over Motherwell and went on to make 65 league appearances,...
as his assistant manager.
This was followed by the signings of Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
, Euan Holden
Euan Holden
Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National...
, Ryan McCann
Ryan McCann
Ryan McCann is a Scottish professional association footballer who plays in either midfield or at right back and who is currently at Stockport County...
and Sam Sheridan.Jon Routledge and Danny Hall
Danny Hall (footballer born 1983)
Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire...
were then added to the squad on the eve of the season. Stockport revealed the official squad numbers for the season on 8 August 2011. On 10 August, Stockport added another defender to the books, signing Carl Piergianni
Carl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
from Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
.
On 11 August, Stockport signed another three new players to the squad, Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained...
and Nabil Bounab from and Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
ES Fréjus
Étoile Football Club Fréjus Saint-Raphaël is a French association football club based in the neighboring communes of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. The club was formed in 2009 as a result of a merger between ES Fréjus and Stade Raphaëlois and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level...
respectively, striker Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
was also signed after a successful trial.
On 15 August, Hamann went back to is old club Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
to sign nineteen-year-old striker Elliott Chamberlain on a months loan. On 25 August Stockport lost Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained...
whose contract was terminated and Luke Ashworth
Luke Ashworth
Luke Alexander Ashworth is an English footballer who is currently without a club following his release by Rotherham United in May 2011...
whose trial period at the club had ended, Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Kwaku Darkwah is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Conference National side Stockport County. He is currently on loan at Mossley.-Stockport County:...
was also sent out on loan to for a period of one month. On transfer deadline day Stockport secured the signing of Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
on a loan move from until the end of the year. Just a day later the club announced the signing of Chris Blackburn
Chris Blackburn
Christopher Raymond "Chris" Blackburn is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Chester City:...
, as well as the release of Danny Hall
Danny Hall (footballer born 1983)
Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire...
who joined neighbours Hyde
Hyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
the following day. Stockport announced their third signing in three days , when they announced that striker Antonio German
Antonio German
Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:...
had joined the club until January 2012. On 9 September, Matty Mainwaring
Matty Mainwaring
Matthew Thomas Mainwaring is an English football player who is a free agent, having been released by mutual consent by Stockport County in September 2011.-Career:...
left the club after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. On 23 September Stockport announced that Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Kwaku Darkwah is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Conference National side Stockport County. He is currently on loan at Mossley.-Stockport County:...
loan to was extended by a further month. On 28 September Stockport signed Bristol City right back Joe Edwards
Joe Edwards (footballer)
Joseph Robert Edwards is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County, on loan from Bristol City, as a full back.-External links:*...
on an initial one month emergency loan deal.On 2 November Joe Edwards
Joe Edwards (footballer)
Joseph Robert Edwards is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County, on loan from Bristol City, as a full back.-External links:*...
loan deal was extended until January .Stockport then added Goalkeeper Mark Halstead
Mark Halstead
Mark James Halstead is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County on loan from Blackpool as a goalkeeper.-Blackpool:...
to their squad on a three month loan from .On 24 November 2001 county brought in Derby County youngster Aaron Cole while also sending Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
out on loan to Plymouth Argyle. Both loans are until 3 January 2012. On 30 November Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
returned to Aberdeen earlier than expected due to him, having to have a hernia operation.
Squad
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"|-
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!rowspan="2" |Nationality
!rowspan="2" |Position
!rowspan="2" |Name
!colspan="2" width="85"|Total
!colspan="2" width="85"|League
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
!colspan="2" width="85"|FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
!colspan="2" width="85"|FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
|-
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
!Apps
!Goals
|-
|}
The numbers in brackets are the player's unique Stockport County Appearance Number (SCAN), showing his position in the list of players to make their debut for the club in a senior competitive game.
In
{| class="wikitable"|-
! Date
! Pos.
! Name
! From
! Fee
! Notes
|-
|21 June 2011||FW||Martin Gritton
Martin Gritton
Martin Francis Jeremy Gritton is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker who currently plays for Stockport County. He is a journeyman player and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Shelbourne, Torquay United, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town,...
||Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 July 2011||MF||Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
||Accrington Stanley||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||MF||Jon Nolan||Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||FW||John Miles
John Miles (footballer)
John Francis Miles is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|12 July 2011||MF||Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Fraughan
Ryan Stephen Fraughan is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.-Career:Fraughan began his career with Tranmere Rovers, joining the side at the age of 14...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||FW||Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||DF||Euan Holden
Euan Holden
Euan Holden is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County in the Conference National...
||FC Hjørring
FC Hjørring
FC Hjørring is a Danish football club from Hjørring, Vendsyssel. It currently plays in the Danish 1st Division. It was formerly known as Hjørring IF.-Current squad:-External links:...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||DF||Ryan McCann
Ryan McCann
Ryan McCann is a Scottish professional association footballer who plays in either midfield or at right back and who is currently at Stockport County...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|29 July 2011||MF||Sam Sheridan||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 August 2011||DF||Danny Hall
Danny Hall (footballer born 1983)
Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|8 August 2011||MF||Jon Routledge||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|10 August 2011||DF||Carl Piergianni
Carl Piergianni
Carl Liam Piergianni is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Career:Piergianni studied at Stanground College, and was playing in the Peterborough and District Youth League for his boyhood club Powerleague in the Under 16 league when he was scouted by Peterborough...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||FW||Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||FW|| Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott (footballer)
Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County.-Leeds United:...
||Unattatched||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|11 August 2011||MF||Nabil Bounab||Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël
ES Fréjus
Étoile Football Club Fréjus Saint-Raphaël is a French association football club based in the neighboring communes of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. The club was formed in 2009 as a result of a merger between ES Fréjus and Stade Raphaëlois and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|1 September 2011||DF||Chris Blackburn
Chris Blackburn
Christopher Raymond "Chris" Blackburn is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County as a defender.-Chester City:...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|2 September 2011||FW||Antonio German
Antonio German
Antonio Timothy German is an English footballer who plays as a winger or as a striker for Stockport County.-Early career:...
||||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|}
Out
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! Fee
! Notes
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|25 May 2011||DF||Mansour Assoumani
Mansour Assoumani
Mansour Assoumani Gammali is a French born Malian footballer. A centre-back who can also play at right full-back, he is 6 feet 2 inches tall. His parents originate from the Comoros.-Career:...
||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||FW||Tom Fisher
Tom Fisher (footballer)
Thomas Michael Fisher is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Hyde on loan from . He has previously played for .-Stockport County:...
||Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||DF||Alan Goodall
Alan Goodall
Alan Goodall is an English football full back who plays for Fleetwood Town.-Bangor City:Goodall joined League of Wales club Bangor City in the summer of 2001...
||
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||MF||Adam Griffin
Adam Griffin
Adam Griffin is a professional footballer who currently plays for Conference North side Hyde.He started his career at , having loan spells with , and . After a successful loan at Stockport, he was signed on a permanent basis in 2006...
||Hyde
Hyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF|| David Poole
David Poole (footballer)
David Andrew Poole is an English footballer who is currently plays for Hyde. He played in Football League matches for three clubs between 2005 and 2011.-Club career:...
||Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||FW||Matty Kosylo||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||MF||Craig Roberts||Unattatched
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||DF||Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose is a professional football player, currently without a club after leaving Hereford United.-Career:Rose started his career, aged 12, at Southampton before moving to France with his family and playing youth football for Stade Malherbe Caen...
||Eastleigh
Eastleigh F.C.
Eastleigh Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Silverlake Stadium.-History:...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|25 May 2011||MF||Jake Simpson
Jake Simpson
Jake Simpson is an English footballer who currently plays for Conference North outfit Workington. Having played in the youth teams for Blackburn Rovers, he moved to Shrewsbury Town, where his father Paul was manager...
||Workington
Workington A.F.C.
Workington A.F.C. is an English football club from Workington, Cumbria. They are in the Conference North, and play their home matches at Borough Park, which has a capacity of 3,101 . The club play in red, and are known locally as the Reds...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||DF||Danny Swailes
Danny Swailes
Daniel "Danny" Swailes is an English football defender.Swailes moved to MK Dons from Macclesfield Town F.C. for an undisclosed fee of around £50,000 at the beginning of the 2007/08 season to join up with former Macclesfield manager, Paul Ince...
||Retired
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|25 May 2011||MF||James Vincent
James Vincent
James Vincent was an American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in 23 films between 1910 and 1951...
||Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
|-
|17 June 2011||MF||Greg Tansey
Greg Tansey
Gregory James "Greg" Tansey is an English professional footballer who plays for Inverness Caledonian Thistle as a central midfielder.-Stockport County:...
||Inverness CT
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
||Free||style="text-align:center;"|
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|29 June 2011||MF||Paul Turnbull
Paul Turnbull
Paul Daniel Turnbull is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder in the Football League for Northampton Town.-Stockport County:...
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|25 August 2011||FW||Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker
Keigan Parker is a Scottish footballer who plays for non-league A.F.C. Fylde.-St. Johnstone:Parker, a striker, started his career with Scottish club St. Johnstone, where he made a promising start to his career and was being tipped by many to have a big future. While at St. Johnstone, he gained...
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|25 August 2011||DF||Luke Ashworth
Luke Ashworth
Luke Alexander Ashworth is an English footballer who is currently without a club following his release by Rotherham United in May 2011...
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|1 September 2011||DF||Danny Hall
Danny Hall (footballer born 1983)
Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire...
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Hyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
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|9 September 2011||MF||Matty Mainwaring
Matty Mainwaring
Matthew Thomas Mainwaring is an English football player who is a free agent, having been released by mutual consent by Stockport County in September 2011.-Career:...
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|15 August 2011||FW||Elliott Chamberlain||
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|31 August 2011||FW||Michael Paton
Michael Paton
Michael Paton is a professional footballer currently playing for Conference National side Stockport County on loan from Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:...
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|28 September 2011||DF||Joe Edwards
Joe Edwards (footballer)
Joseph Robert Edwards is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County, on loan from Bristol City, as a full back.-External links:*...
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|11 November 2011||GK||Mark Halstead
Mark Halstead
Mark James Halstead is an English footballer who plays for Stockport County on loan from Blackpool as a goalkeeper.-Blackpool:...
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|24 November 2011||MF||Aaron Cole||
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2 The Player returned to his parent club earlier than expect due to an injury.
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|25 August 2011||FW||Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Darkwah
Cameron Kwaku Darkwah is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Conference National side Stockport County. He is currently on loan at Mossley.-Stockport County:...
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|24 November 2011||FW||Nick Chadwick
Nick Chadwick
Nicholas Gerald "Nick" Chadwick is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle as a striker, on loan from Conference National side Stockport County, having previously played for Everton, Derby County, Millwall, Plymouth Argyle, Hereford United, Shrewsbury Town,...
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