Fred Molyneux (footballer, born 1944)

Fred Molyneux (25 July 1944 – 1 October 2019)^[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Southport, Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City and Tranmere Rovers.^[2][3] He also spent two seasons with Wigan Athletic in the Northern Premier League, making 74 appearances.^[4]

Fred Molyneux

Personal information
Date of birth	(1944-07-25)25 July 1944
Place of birth	Wallasey, England
Date of death	1 October 2019(2019-10-01) (aged 75)
Position(s)	Central defender
Youth career
1962–1965	Liverpool
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1965–1968	Southport	123	(1)
1968–1970	Plymouth Argyle	79	(5)
1970	→ Exeter City	2	(0)
1970–1972	Tranmere Rovers	72	(0)
1973–1974	Southport	33	(1)
	Wigan Athletic
Total		309	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

1. Cole, Daniel (1 October 2019). "Fred Molyneux 1944 – 2019". Plymouth Argyle F.C.
2. Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Fred Molyneux". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
3. Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. The Authors. pp. 101–108. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
4. Hayes, Dean (1996). The Latics: The Official History of Wigan Athletic F.C. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 117. ISBN 1-874427-91-7.