Tony Hancock (footballer)


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

Playing career

He started his career with Stockport Georgians. He then played in the English Football League for Stockport County and Burnley, was at Preston North End and then moved into non-league football with Northwich Victoria.
He then had brief spells playing football in Finland and Australia before playing with Caernarfon Town and Hyde United, although the latter is contradicted by www.hydeunited.com, the club's own historical database.
He joined Mossley from Woodley Sports, playing eight games and scoring one goal before transferring back to Woodley Sports.

Management career

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