Player Bios · Howcroft Group Golf Day 2026
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A new legend is revealed each day this week in the run up to the big day — check back daily to unlock the next player, or come back anytime to see who's already been revealed. Full lineup complete by Friday.
Goalkeeper · Nottingham Forest
Forest through and through — Mark Crossley made 352 appearances for Nottingham Forest across more than a decade as their first-choice goalkeeper, becoming a firm fan favourite for his shot-stopping and big-game composure. A proper old-school number one.
Goalkeeper · Liverpool
A schoolboy prodigy who broke through at Coventry City before a big-money move to Liverpool, Chris Kirkland went on to win international caps for England and later starred for Wigan Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday. Talented, popular, and always entertaining between the posts.
Forward · Preston North End
Few strikers have covered as much ground — literally and geographically — as Jon Parkin. From York City to Hull, Preston, Mansfield and beyond, 'Big Jon' built a reputation as one of English football's most loved cult heroes, bagging goals wherever he went.
Defender · Barnsley
A model of consistency, Stephen Foster racked up over 500 career appearances across Barnsley, Burnley, Coventry and beyond, known as a defender you could always rely on.
Defender · Barnsley
A key part of Barnsley's memorable top-flight campaign in the late 1990s, Adrian Moses brought steel and reliability to the Reds' back line during one of the club's most celebrated eras.
Defender · Manchester United
A genuine Manchester United great, David May was part of the club's legendary Treble-winning squad of 1998/99 — lifting the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one unforgettable season.
Defender · Everton
A true journeyman of the English game, Carl Tiler made over 500 appearances across Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Charlton and Everton, plus international caps for England — a defender built for the long haul.
Midfielder · Sheffield Wednesday
A Sheffield Wednesday favourite as a player, Danny Wilson went on to enjoy a long career in the dugout too, managing the likes of Barnsley, Bristol City, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town.
Midfielder · Sheffield Wednesday
A wand of a left foot and a Sheffield Wednesday hero — John Sheridan racked up over 240 appearances and 33 goals in royal blue after starting out at Leeds United, before winning the First Division title with Bolton in 1997. Capped for the Republic of Ireland and one of the most naturally gifted midfielders of his generation.
Forward · Hull City
Yorkshire royalty. Dean Windass will forever be a Hull City legend after his stunning volley in the 2008 Championship Play-Off Final sent the Tigers into the Premier League for the very first time in their history.
Defender · Liverpool
'Razor' Ruddock was one of the Premier League's most recognisable defenders during his time at Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham, capped for England and known as much for his personality as his tackling.
Forward · Southampton
One of the most naturally gifted players of his generation, Matt Le Tissier spent his entire career at Southampton, becoming a club icon and England international famous for wonder-goals and ice-cool penalties. Now a familiar face to millions through his media career.
Howcroft Group Golf Day 2026 · Monday 13th July · Waterton Park Golf Club, Wakefield