Dave Agnew (1 app, no goals)
One of a large handful of players to have made just one appearance for the club, Dave signed as a 21 year old in June 1961 from Leicester as cover for veteran left-back Jack Brownsword. He made his debut on the opening day of the season due to a rare day off for Brownsword but never got another opportunity, moving on to Notts County the following summer.

Graham Alexander (149 + 10 sub apps, 18 goals)
Progressing through United's Youth Training Scheme, Graham made his senior debut aged 17 in a Sherpa Van Trophy game against Halifax in December 1988. He didn't make his League debut until April 1991 when coming on as a substitute against Chesterfield. Playing either at right back or in midfield, he developed into a fiery competitor with an explosive shot and was one of the youngest to be voted United's "Player of the Season" when winning the award aged 22 in 1994. Graham moved on to Luton in July 1995 and then joined Preston in March 1999, earning himself 16 Scottish caps along the way.

Bill Allen (64 apps, 1 goal)
Bill was a wing half recruited to bring experience to United's team for their first-ever season in the League in 1950. He was with Chesterfield before the war halted football in 1939, then resumed his career with York and was aged 32 when joining Scunthorpe. He played in United's first-ever League game against Shrewsbury. Retired in May 1952 (Died 1981).

Alan Anderson (6 apps, no goals)
Alan was a Scottish wing-half who played for Falkirk and Millwall before signing for United in July 1962. He made his senior debut in the League Cup tie at Southampton on September 24 and his League debut was at Sunderland a few days later. His only chances in the side were in the occasional absence of Ron Howells. After leaving the Iron, he returned north of the border to join Hearts.

Mark Anderson (1 sub app, no goals)
A Scunthorpe-born youngster who showed promise in youth games, Mark occasionally appeared on the senior subs bench for a couple of seasons before getting his only outing in February 2002, for a mere nine minutes, against Oxford.

Terry Anderson (10 apps, no goals)
Terry was an England Youth international who played 25 times for Arsenal in the early Sixties. He later had nine years at Norwich, making 218 appearances, before a spell in America. Aged 30 when signing for Scunthorpe in September 1974, he made his debut away at Shrewsbury. Terry only stayed for two months before leaving for Crewe. (Died 1980)

Les Andrews (7 + 2 apps, 1 goal)
This 20 year old Wolves forward came to United on loan in March 1974, making his debut away at Brentford. His one goal came in the 2-2 draw at Mansfield in the April. He returned to Molineux, but failed to make his mark in League football.Mike Angus (20 apps, 2 goals)
Mike was a 21-year old who couldn't hold his place at Middlesbrough and came to Scunthorpe on loan in September 1982. He proved to be a welcome addition in central midfield, making his debut in 2-0 away win over Bristol City and playing 20 successive games before returning to Ayresome Park in January. He later played for Southend and Darlington.

Stevland Angus (9 apps, no goals)
Stevland came to United on loan from Cambridge in February 2005 after a similar spell at Hull. He had played 134 games for Cambridge, but was told he would be released for financial reasons. A solid, pacy defender who played well during his time at Glanford Park, but he couldn't agree terms for a prolonged stay.Brian Arblaster (10 apps)
This 24-year old goalkeeper signed from Chesterfield in June 1967 and played the first ten games of the season before losing his place to teenager Stephen Drake. He languished in the Reserves until the following summer when he moved to Barnsley, where he spent seven years.Tony Arins (20 apps, 1 goal)
A former Burnley and Leeds defender who joined the Iron in November 1981, Tony was a regular in the side throughout the season but quit the game the following summer to join the Police Force.

Keith Armstrong (1 sub app. only)
Keith arrived at Scunthorpe as a 21-year old in October 1978 on loan from Sunderland, where he had featured in 11 games. However, the young winger played only 14 minutes in a United shirt when replacing Geoff Couch in the game at Hartlepool.

Micky Ash (48 + 0 apps, 3 goals)
Micky had been with six clubs until joining United from Portsmouth in July 1980. Not a regular scorer for a centre-forward, he lost his place to the fit-again Rick Green. He played the final three games of the season as a central defender, but the 28 year old left during the summer to join Swedish club Gais.

Mick Atkin (116 + 6 apps, no goals)
A popular, floppy haired Scunthorpe-born central defender who played part-time whilst holding a job as a school teacher, Mick made his debut as a 21-year old in a 2-1 win at Lincoln in October 1969. He was part of the team which beat First Division Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup fourth round tie the following January, and remained a regular over the next three seasons, but gave up football in the summer of 1975 to concentrate on teaching.

Mark Atkins (45 + 5 apps, 2 goals)
Mark was the youngest player to make his full League debut for United when playing against Mansfield on 4th May 1985, aged 16 years 263 days. This was his second senior appearance, having made his initial debut seven days earlier at Wrexham when going on as substitute for Paul Longden. He also played for England Schoolboys and could operate in defence or midfield. Mark left in the summer of 1988 to join Blackburn, for whom he played 224 games.

Graeme Atkinson (0 + 1 apps)
Originally a goal-scoring winger with Hull City for four years, Graeme then had spells with Preston and Brighton before signing for the Iron in November 1998. By this time he had switched to be a left-back or wide midfielder, but his only appearance in a United shirt was restricted to just seven minutes as a substitute, when he replaced Steve Houcham in the home defeat against Cardiff in December 1998. Two months later he moved on to Scarborough.

John Babes (9 apps, no goals)
A former Arsenal junior who joined United as a 20 year old in September 1950. This Irish right-back got few chances in the first team due to Jeff Barker being almost ever-present. Babes left United in the summer of 1952, but didn't play for another League club.

Matthew Bailey (2 + 2 apps, no goals)
Came to United as an 18 year old, 6 feet 5 inches target man, on loan from Stockport where he had failed to make the senior side. Played the first two games of the 2004-05 season and was on the subs bench for the next four before returning to Stockport.

Steve Baines (37 + 1 apps, 1 goal)
Had five clubs to his name before John Duncan brought him to Scunthorpe as player-coach in August 1982. Regarded as a central defender, but also played as a midfield ball-winner. He was a big influence on United's promotion-winning side, but left at the end of the season to join Duncan at Chesterfield. He later became a League referee operating in the lower divisions.

Paul Baker (21 apps, 9 goals)
Much travelled striker who was 33 when arriving at Glanford Park in October 1996. He scored on his debut in the away win over Hull City; Alex Calvo-Garcia made his debut in the same match. A proven goal scorer, popular with the fans, but he left at the end of February 1997 to rejoin Hartlepool.

Martin Bakes (77 apps, 5 goals)
Signed from hometown club Bradford City in June 1959 for United's second season in the old Second Division and became the regular outside-left following the departure of Merfyn Jones. He held his place throughout 1960-61 but then spent eighteen months in the Reserves before quitting the game in January 1963, aged just 25, to concentrate on a career as a schoolteacher in the Scunthorpe area.

Stuart Balmer (6 apps, no goals)
Stuart is a former Celtic youngster who started his Football League career with Charlton, for whom he played 227 games. He was aged 33 when he came to Scunthorpe in October 2002 on loan from Oldham. The central defender played six successive games, his final appearance being on November 9th against Boston, who he signed for the following month and played against the Iron in the return fixture in February.

Nicky Banger (1 sub app only)
Nicky is the former Southampton forward who joined the Iron on loan from Dundee in November 2000. His only, very brief, appearance was in the home game against Hartlepool as a 75th minute substitute, but immediately suffered a groin strain and was himself replaced after just four minutes.

Jack Bannister (9 apps, no goals)
Signed as a 22-year old wing-half from West Bromwich Albion, Jack played the first nine games of the 1964-65 season but lost his place to newcomer Dick Scott. Despite a change of manager, with Fred Goodwin replacing Dick Duckworth, he remained in the reserves and at the season's end moved to Crystal Palace, where he played 120 games.

Jeff Barker (73 apps, 1 goal)
Scunthorpe-born, he started as a young left winger with Brigg Town and had a season part-time with Sheffield United. The Blades wanted to sign him full-time, but he had to concentrate on his carpentry apprenticeship, so joined Scunthorpe United where he became a regular in their Midland League side during 1935-36, by now playing as a left-half.

His footballing talents were obvious, however, and he was signed by Aston Villa in November 1936. Villa won the Second Division title in 1938, but Barker made only three appearances during his time there. The war interrupted professional football and he joined the RAF, but still played several games for the Forces' representative teams. After the war he spent two seasons making 67 appearances for First Division strugglers Huddersfield, and was at one time considered for the England team, but in the summer of 1948, aged 32, he decided to return to the Old Show Ground. During United's final two seasons in the Midland League he rarely missed a game, initially playing at left-half but switching to right back for 1949-50. He played in United's first ever Football League game and held his place for another two seasons until an injury towards the end of 1951-52 brought about his retirement. However, he did continue with Ashby Institute in the Lincolnshire League until past his 40th birthday. He returned to the Old Show Ground as trainer-coach when Frank Soo was manager and remained for many years in various roles, including taking charge of the Junior team and looking after the pitch. He also took charge of the First Team for a three-game spell in November 1974 when the club were "between managers". He died in 1985.

John Barker (261 + 2 apps, 6 goals)
Son of Jeff, John made his League debut in April 1966 away at Bournemouth three months short of his 18th birthday. He soon became a first team regular and developed into one of the club's finest left-backs. Reached his 100th appearance at the beginning of 1970-71 and topped the 200 mark in March 1973. Not renowned for his goal scoring ability, but John will always be remembered for his brave equaliser in the FA Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in January 1970. His 21st minute diving header resulted in him being concussed and he took no further art in the game. In fact, he didn't even know he'd scored until told much later! He quit the game all to early at the age of 27 in the summer of 1975 and took up forestry work, although he played for Scarborough in the Northern Premier League. He died in December 2004.

Peter Barley (5 apps)
The club's third youngest debutant goalkeeper, and the youngest to keep a clean sheet on his debut, Peter was 17 years 160 days when playing against Hartlepool on 1st October 1953. His five appearances were in succession when standing in for Norman Malan, but he failed to get other opportunities and quit the professional game. Scunthorpe-born, he had played as an amateur with Leeds United before signing for the Iron.

Geoff Barnard (271 apps)
Geoff was one of the most popular goalkeepers at the club following his move from Norwich in July 1968 as a 22 year old. Made an inauspicious start when letting in three goals at Rochdale, but remained ever-present throughout his first season. He missed only three games over the next three campaigns being ever-present again during the promotion-winning season of 1971-72 when the team conceded just 37 goals, a record that still stands today. His 100th appearance was in a 2-0 win at Bournemouth in September 1970 and he reached the 200 mark on Boxing Day 1972 at Grimsby. He left the club in the summer of 1975 and played for Scarborough, but returned to the OSG to make six appearances at the end of the 1976-77 season due to an injury crisis.

David "Bobby" Barnes (6 apps, 0 goals)
Barnes came to Scunthorpe in November 1985 as a 22 year old loanee from West Ham United where, despite scoring regularly for their reserves, he didn't get many chances in the first team. His time with the Iron showed he was certainly a class above Fourth Division fare, but the former England youth international failed to make the grade at the top level and plied his trade with the likes of Aldershot, Swindon and Peterborough.

John Barrett (17 apps, 0 goals)
A wing half who played for the England youth team whilst with Aston Villa, but did not get into their senior side. John signed for United in June 1954 but played just one game that season, on New Year's Day. He was a first team regular for the early part of 1955-56, but lost his place in November and was not recalled until April. He left during the summer for Bradford Park Avenue. (Died 2002)

Frank Barton (93 apps, 26 goals)
Born in North Lincolnshire, Frank progressed from the junior team to make his senior debut aged 17 on 5th February 1965 against Barnsley, playing in attack alongside Barrie Thomas. Frank was chosen for the England Youth team and became a regular in United's Third Division side during the second half of 1965/66. He top-scored the following season with 11 goals from 44 appearances and at one stage was referred to in the press as "the Bobby Charlton of the lower divisions" due to his forceful attacking play. In January 1968, with United struggling at the lower end of the table, he was sold to Second Division Carlisle for a reported fee of £8,000.

Terry Barwick (35 + 11 sub apps, 1 goal)
Terry graduated from the junior ranks to make his League debut as a 17 year old substitute in the final game of the 1999/2000 season. A midfield player, he had a handful of outings over the next two seasons before making 30 appearances during 2003-04 when he scored his only goal, in the 6-2 win over Huddersfield. He failed to make the senior side the following season and joined Grimsby in the summer of 2005.

Nigel Batch (1 app only)
United boss Bill Green persuaded the 33 year old to interrupt his retirement for one last game when the club did not have a goalkeeper available for the opening fixture of the 1991/92 season at Gillingham. It was not a popular choice amongst the away following and the former Grimsby stalwart no doubt wished he'd continued his retirement, as the Iron were trounced 4-0.

Peter Beagrie (153 + 19 sub apps, 34 goals)
Peter joined United as a 35 year old and proved to be a shrewd signing. The much-travelled winger, with nearly 500 League appearances behind him, brought a touch of quality to the squad. He played for England under-21s whilst at Middlesbrough. Peter left Glanford Park this summer to become an "ancient Mariner".

Brian Bedford (37 apps, 23 goals)
With this ratio of goals per game, Bedford was one of United's best ever goal scorers, but sadly only spent one season with the club. Brian was aged 31 when he signed in September 1965 after scoring 161 times in 258 appearances for QPR. His goals helped lift United to fourth place in the old Third Division but after playing just two games at the start of the following season, he was surprisingly transferred to Brentford. He scored on his final appearance when United lost 7-1 at Grimsby.

Derek Bell (22 apps, 7 goals)
Derek signed for the Iron in January 1984 from Chesterfield after a varied career involving clubs such as Halifax, Sheffield United, Barnsley and Lincoln. He was a regular in the side through the latter part of the season and netted a hat trick in the 4-4 draw against Crewe in the Associate Members Cup in March. Injuries restricted him to just three appearances early the following season although he scored in two of them. Bell later signed for Boston United.

Bobby Bennett (2 + 1 sub apps, 0 goals)
Bennett joined United on loan from Southend in November 1973 as a 21 year old midfield player. He had played just one game for the Shrimpers and that as far as his Football League career went!

Joe Benson (2 apps, 0 goals)
Joe was born near Gainsborough and played local football until being recruited by United as a 22 year old in September 1955. He immediately made his debut, playing two games at wing-half when Alan Bushby was missing, but spent the rest of the season in the reserves before disappearing from professional football.

Trevor Berry (6 apps, 1 goal)
Berry was a former England youth international who failed to make the grade with Aston Villa, but made 173 appearances for Rotherham. The winger came to Scunthorpe on loan in February 2001, scoring his only goal in the 1-1 draw against Southend. He quit professional football the following summer.

Barry Betts (7 apps, 0 goals)
Barry was aged 31 when signing for United in August 1964 after playing for Barnsley, Stockport and Manchester City. He made his Iron debut at right back on the opening day of the season in the absence of Derek Hamstead, but lost his place by mid-October and later joined Lancaster City.

Alan Birch (19 + 4 apps, 2 goals)
Alan was brought to the club in June 1986 from Rotherham by Frank Barlow. However, the ex-Walsall and Chesterfield winger couldn't reproduce his goal scoring form from previous seasons and did not prove popular among the Iron fans. He moved on to Stockport in October 1987.

Brian Bloomer (3 + 4 sub apps, 1 goal)
United were prompted to sign the 26-year old ex-Grimsby Town apprentice after he had scored 41 goals which helped Brigg Town to win the Midland League during the 1977/78 season. He started the season with four substitute appearances before making his full debut in October. He played twice more in April, but returned to Brigg at the end of the season.

Mel Blyth (27 apps, 3 goals)
Mel was recruited from Great Yarmouth Town a month after Ron Ashman became United's manager. He quickly established himself in a struggling Third Division team, but his obvious class as a central defender wasn't enough to save United from relegation. Snapped up by Second Division Crystal Palace in the summer of 1968, Mel was a regular in their promotion-winning team in his first season. He made over 200 appearances for Palace before joining Southampton, with whom he won the FA Cup in 1976.

Len Bond (8 apps)
Len was a 21-year old goalkeeper who was signed on loan from Bristol City at the start of December 1975 but couldn't inspire United to improve their second-bottom placing in Division Four. However, he had better success later in his career with Brentford and Exeter.

Julian Broddle (131 + 18 apps, 32 goals)
Julian signed on professional forms for Sheffield United on reaching his 18th birthday in November 1982, but played just one game for the Blades and joined Scunthorpe the following summer. He was in and out of the team during the 1983-84 season, but scored his first goal for the Iron against the Blades at Bramall Lane. He was a regular first teamer for the next three seasons before moving on to Barnsley. Later, Julian moved on to Plymouth and St Mirren, but had a five-game loan spell back at Glanford Park in September 1992.

Mike Brolly (92 + 3 sub apps, 15 goals)
Mike played for Scotland schoolboys before being snapped up by Chelsea as a 17-year old in 1971. He made eight appearances over three seasons before moving to Bristol City and then on to Grimsby, where the winger's career took off. There he played in 254 games over six seasons and then had a year with Derby before joining United in 1983. An excellent crosser of the ball, Mike had three seasons at the Old Show Ground until moving to Scarborough.

Scott Brough (15 + 30 sub apps, 3 goals)
Scunthorpe-born Scott was a midfielder who made his Iron League debut as a 17-year old substitute in the 6-0 victory over Mansfield in November 2000. He didn't make his full League debut until September 2001, but celebrated with a goal at Rochdale. In and out of the side over three seasons. Scott was released in 2003.

Tony Brown (46 + 8 sub apps, 2 goals)
Tony was a no-frills defender signed from Doncaster in July 1987, but he didn't immediately establish a regular spot due to Lister, Money, Nicol and Atkins, who all provided competition. He enjoyed better luck during the 1988/89 season, but decided to move on the following summer to Rochdale.

David Brown (5 apps)
A Hartlepool-born goalkeeper who came to Scunthorpe on loan form Preston in January 1989, David's five appearances saw United win four and draw one, although he kept just one clean sheet.

Gordon Brown (154 apps, 72 goals)
Gordon is one of United's most prolific goal scorers, topping the charts for three successive seasons. He turned professional with Wolves in 1951, but failed to make the senior side and was snapped up by United in December 1952 whilst still doing his National Service. Initially playing as a right-winger, Gordon showed an appetite for goal and was switched to centre forward the following season. The next two campaigns saw him bag 23 and 21 goals respectively. By the 1956-57 season he was playing either as an inside-forward or back on the wing, but he still getting among the goals. In January 1957 Brown was transferred to Derby for £5,000 but his 14 goals already that season meant he still topped the United charts at the end of the campaign.

Monty Brown (19 apps, 6 goals)
Monty was taken on as a junior and made his League debut as a 21-year old in September 1964 away at Barnsley, playing on the right wing. Despite his lack of height, Monty was switched to centre-forward for a nine-match run late in the season and scored four goals. He played the first eight games of 1965/66 but never featured in the first team again and later signed for Corby Town.

Jack Brownsword (597 apps, 50 goals)
It is impossible to do justice to this stalwart left-back's career in just a few lines. The former colliery worker began his League career at 23 with Hull City in 1946 but joined United a year later when they were in the old Midland League. He played 124 games in three seasons before the club were admitted to the Football League and continued to be almost ever-present for the next fourteen years. An expert penalty taker, his first League goal came in the 2-0 win over York in October 1952. His best season for spot-kicks was 1953-54 when he netted nine, including one in the FA Cup. Surprisingly he only scored three Cup goals; his others were the two in January 1964 in the 3-2 defeat at Barnsley. Only one of his goals was from open play, at home to Southampton in February 1964 when his early cross was wind-assisted into the net! Rarely troubled by injury, he could have continued playing well into his forties, but it is said one or two Board members at the time wanted younger blood. So, at the age of 41, he played his final game on 29th September 1964 at home to Workington. Lincoln City did offer him the chance to carry on playing, but he turned it down. The first full back in the history of the League to score 50 goals, he was good enough to have played at the top level and had offers from Manchester City, Sunderland and Derby, but did not wish to be uprooted from his Scunthorpe home. A true loyal club man.

John Buckley (39 + 4 sub apps, 8 goals)
John signed from Partick Thistle in August 1991 and made his debut in the season's opening debacle at Gillingham. The 29-year old winger struggled to find his form in the first part of the season but came good in the latter half as United progressed to the divisional play-offs at Wembley. In and out of the side the following season, John eventually moved on in February 1993 to Rotherham for a second spell with the Millers. Sadly, he was forced to retire following a second serious head injury.

Gary Bull (7 + 22 sub apps, 1 goal)
Former Barnet sharpshooter Gary joined United towards the end of his career in July 1998 to provide cover for Eyre, Forrester and Gayle. He rarely got the chance to start a game, his full debut did not come until the end of October. A regular bench-warmer, he did feature as a late substitute in the Wembley play-off final. Despite the departure of two main strikers the following season, he still didn't get regular outings and his only goal did not arrive until the win at Blackpool in April 2000.

Wayne Bullimore (62 + 5 sub apps, 11 goals)
Wayne played for the England youth team whilst at Manchester United. He had a couple of years with Barnsley before joining the Iron in November 1993 and became a regular for the second half of the season under new boss Dave Moore. He was then rarely out of the side until December 1995 when he was transferred to Bradford City.

Keith Burkinshaw (107 + 1 sub apps, 3 goals)
Keith began his professional career with Liverpool, but played just one game in four years before joining Workington in December 1957. He clocked up 295 appearances and had a brief stint as their player-manager before signing for United in May 1965. Playing at the centre of defence, he rarely missed a game until late in the 1967-68 season. Keith also had a spell as acting-manager from December 1966 to the following October. Eventually Keith became a successful manager, most notably with Tottenham.

Frank Burrows (106 apps, 4 goals)
Signed as a 21-year old from Raith Rovers in June 1965, Frank played regularly alongside Burkinshaw at the heart of the defence. A rugged defender, he missed only five games during 1966-67, when he also had a 13-game spell at centre-forward in an attempt to put punch in the attack. Ever-present throughout the 1967/68 season, but United's relegation prompted him to sign for Swindon, with whom he won a League Cup Winners medal in 1969.

Alan Bushby (218 apps, 10 goals)
Alan signed for United as a 20-year old in August 1952 after completing his National Service. A left-half who always gave full endeavour in every game, he made his debut in September 1952 against Gateshead and remained in the side throughout the season. He was a regular first-teamer for seven seasons, and was ever-present during 1956-57. He fell out of favour with incoming manager Tony McShane for 1958-59 and played just one game before moving on to Rochdale the following summer. Alan died in 1967.

LEE BUTLER (2 apps)
Lee was a Barnsley goalkeeper who came on loan to United for two games in February 1996. He had been in United's Youth and Reserve teams as a youngster before signing professional forms for Lincoln City in 1986.

MARTIN BUTLER (2 apps, no goals)
Signed on a short contract in August 1989, Martin was looking to resurrect his career after 65 appearances over five years with York City. However, he had little impact and moved on to Scarborough three months later.

BOBBY CALLAGHAN (19 apps, 6 goals)
United were the first English club for this 24 year old Glasgow-born right-winger. Signed for the 1955-56 season, he made his debut in the third game, scoring in the 2-1 win over Oldham. His first seven games saw him score five goals, but he could still not gain a regular place. Bobby moved on to Barrow in October 1956.

ALEX CALVO-GARCIA (205 + 28 sub apps, 32 goals)
Alex is one of the most popular players in United's history and certainly one of the most skilful. Arrived in England for trials as a 24 year old in September 1996, he was immediately signed on by United. Made his debut as a substitute in the victory at Hull a month later and scored his first goal in the 4-1 win over Exeter in December. The Spanish midfielder spent most of the season as a substitute but blossomed over the next two seasons, hardly missing a game and taking on 'hero' status when netting the winning goal in the play-off final at Wembley. A broken right shin bone in November 1999 caused him to miss the rest of that campaign, but Alex returned fully fit by August and gave the club three more excellent seasons. An ankle injury in October 2003 prompted the beginning of the end of his time in English football. The injury was troublesome enough to keep him out of action until the final few games of the season and he decided to retire from playing and return to Spain.

STEVE CAMMACK (243 + 2 sub apps, 110 goals)
Another player at the top of the popularity charts, Steve is a former England youth international who was with Sheffield United and Chesterfield before joining the Iron in September 1979. He topped the club's scoring charts in five seasons - it could have been six if manager John Duncan had not agreed to transfer him to Lincoln in July 1981. Fortunately, for Scunthorpe, the move didn't work out and the striker was persuaded to return to the Old Show Ground in March 1982. The following season, Cammack's goals fired United to promotion from Division Four. On 4th May 1985 his two goals in the draw against Mansfield broke the record for goals scored in a career with the club; the record was previously held by Barrie Thomas with 93. Cammack's 100th goal came from the penalty spot at Southend in September 1985. Early the following season injuries were beginning to have their effect and after just four appearances he decided to call it a day.

MATT CARMICHAEL (51 + 11 sub. apps, 20 goals)
Matt wrote himself into the club's record books during 1993-94 when scoring in eight successive League games, starting on December 28th. He ended the campaign as top scorer with 18 goals, but would have had more had he not spent the latter part of the season playing in defence. The Singapore-born ex-Army man played at centre-half for previous club Lincoln before switching to attack and it was as a striker that Richard Money brought him to Scunthorpe in September 1993. He went on loan to Barnet in October 1994 and then signed for Preston in March 1995.

MARTIN CARRUTHERS (80 + 6 sub apps, 35 goals)
Former Stoke and Peterborough Martin was a goal-getter who signed from Southend in March 2001. He netted just one goal that term but was the club's leading scorer for the next two seasons. Martin then decided to move on in the summer of 2003 when Macclesfield became the much-travelled striker's ninth club.

PETER CARTWRIGHT (2 + 2 sub apps, 1 goal)
Peter joined United on loan from Newcastle midway through the 1982-83 season to cover for midfielders Martin Fowler and Noel Parkinson. He scored on his debut, a 2-0 win at Hereford, but returned north-east in the New Year before joining Darlington later in the season, but failed to make progress.

NIGEL CASSIDY (88 apps, 35 goals)
A popular old-fashioned centre-forward from the late sixties, Nigel was nicknamed 'Pancho' because of his Mexican-style moustache. Signed from Norwich in December 1968, he made a Boxing Day debut at Halifax and scored his first goal in the next game against Notts County. Cassidy was the top scorer the following season with 21 League goals and added four more from FA Cup ties, including the winner against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. He moved on to Oxford in November 1970 and then to Cambridge United in 1974.

STEVE CHARLES (4 apps, no goals)
Steve was a former Sheffield United and Wrexham midfielder and England Schoolboy international who was taken on loan from Mansfield in December 1992, aged 32, with a view to a permanent deal. However, the United board decided they preferred younger players. He eventually signed for Scarborough, where he spent three seasons.

TERRY CHARLESWORTH (19 apps)
A late entrant to the ranks of professional football at the age of 29, goalkeeper Terry, born in Scunthorpe, was taken on by United for the 1952-53 season. He made his debut near the end of the campaign, playing two games. Generally he was the third choice keeper behind Malan and Marshall, he didn't appear again until December 1956 when getting a lengthy run in the side, but he quit football at the end of that season.

DEREK CHARNLEY (28 + 10 sub apps, 3 goals)
Derek made his debut as an 18 year old in his one and only appearance of the 1972-73 season against Charlton in the February. He made just two more appearances the following season before getting regular outings towards the end of 1974-75 when he netted his first goal, against Bradford City. He featured more prominently during 1975-76 and although basically a forward, he finished the season having worn every numbered shirt from 2 to 11 plus the substitute's. Derek quit the professional game in 1976.

RICHARD CLARKE (1 app only)
A former Luton youth team player given a chance by United in March 2000, but Richard, a 20 year old fullback failed to impress and played just the first half in the game at Wrexham.

TIM CLARKE (78 apps)
Former Huddersfield and Shrewsbury goalkeeper Tim was brought to Scunthorpe from York in February 1997 by acting manager Mark Lillis. The 28 year old made his debut in the 2-1 win over Colchester and then kept four successive clean sheets as the Iron won five and drew one in the 'keeper's first six games. He remained first-choice for nearly two years, missing only five games, until losing his place at Christmas 1998. He did not appear again until surprisingly recalled for the play-off semi-finals against Swansea but was then relegated to the bench for the final. He moved on to Kidderminster in October 1999

PHIL CLARKSON (49 + 3 sub apps, 19 goals)
Phil arrived at Glanford Park on loan from Crewe in October 1995 and impressed enough to be signed on the following February. A consistent goal scorer from midfield, he bagged 13 goals from 28 appearances during 1996-97 until leaving in an £80,000 transfer to Blackpool, where he lived, in February that season. His departure was a huge disappointment to United fans, but the move was for financial reasons on the player's part.

DAVE CLELLAND (16 apps, 8 goals)
Dave was taken on by Arsenal in 1946 but did not make a senior appearance for the Gunners. He played for Brighton and Crystal Palace and then went back to non-League football with Weymouth until offered another chance at professional level by United in July 1950. Although a centre-forward, he made his debut on the left-wing in the second game of the season against Lincoln. His next two outings were not until November when he filled in at centre-half! He eventually got his chance in his true position when Gorin was sold in January and responded with 8 goals. He quit the game in the summer to join the Metropolitan Police Force.

Ray Clemence (48 apps)
Ray is best known for his achievements at the top level with England, Liverpool and Spurs, but this Skegness-born goalkeeper was grateful to United for getting him started on the professional ladder. He had played as an amateur with Notts County but signed for the Iron in August 1965. He then had to wait until the following April for his debut, against Swansea, but he was still only 17 years old. The following season he took over the green jersey in the third game and despite conceding seven goals at Grimsby in the next game, kept it for the rest of the campaign. His progress was swift, and though still a raw teenager, his potential prompted Bill Shankly to spend £18,000 to take him to Anfield in June 1967.

Fred Coatsworth (15 apps, 2 goals)
Fred came through the junior ranks to make his debut as a 17 year old in May 1966 at Swindon, his only appearance that season. A winger, he got regular outings during the latter part of the 1966-67 campaign with his goals coming from two 3-1 victories. He was not retained at the end of term and joined Rugby Town.

Bruce Collard (21 apps + 1 sub, no goals)
A former West Bromwich Albion junior who joined United as 20 year old for the 1973-74 season, full-back Bruce started the term in the first-team but could not hold a regular place. He left at the end of the season to join Dunstable Town.

Graham Collier (155 apps + 6 sub, 19 goals)
Nottingham-born, Graham progressed from Forest's juniors to make 15 appearances before moving to Scunthorpe in July 1972. Originally a striker, he played more often as a midfielder for United but didn't earn a regular place until later in his first season. Collier was a near-ever-present from the start of 1974-75 to February 1977 and actually took charge of the team for one match, away at Torquay in January 1976, following the departure of manager Dickie Rooks. In the summer of 1977 Graham moved on to Barnsley against whom he had been sent off in September 1974 after scoring for United.

John Colquhoun (149 apps, 23 goals)
Colquhoun was a Scottish left-winger signed in June 1965 following 163 appearances and 33 goals for Oldham. Popular with United fans for his tricky play, he rarely missed a game until returning to Oldham in November 1968.

Len Comley (12 apps, 5 goals)
A former Swansea and Newport inside-left recruited by United's Welsh manager Les Jones in March 1951. Len scored in each of his first two games and played in the final 12 games of the season but then headed back to Wales to sign for Llanelli.

Jim Conde (4 apps, 1 goal)
Formerly a Wolves junior, Jim made his United debut as a 19 year old against Charlton in November 1963, scoring in his next game against Grimsby. A big centre-forward, he regularly banged in goals for the reserves, including two hat-tricks, but didn't get the chance to prove himself in the senior side. He left after just one season to join Irish club Bangor City.

Maurice Conroy (1 app only)
A Fulham junior before the Second World War, Maurice then played for Accrington upon resumption of professional football before signing for United In September 1950, aged 31. His only appearance was on 5 May 1951 at Tranmere.

Shaun Constable (2 apps + 5 subs, no goals)
A student at Carnegie College (Leeds), Shaun became a surprise signing by new United boss Richard Money in February 1993. The 25 year old, with no previous experience with a League club, made an immediate debut as a midfield substitute in the game against Lincoln. Early promise didn't continue and he joined Halifax in the Conference the following season.

Terry Cooper (4 apps, no goals)
A Welsh central defender who was on loan from Lincoln in November 1977, Terry amassed 267 appearances for the Imps over seven seasons.

Wayne Corden (8 apps + 9 subs, no goals)
A former Port Vale winger signed from Mansfield in February 2005. Wayne never got a proper chance in the side and went on loan for the latter part of 2005-06 to Leyton Orient, against whom he had made his debut. Corden joined Leyton full time during the summer.

David Cork (8 apps + 7 subs, no goals)
Former Arsenal youngster signed from Huddersfield in February 1989, David made regular appearances as United reached the divisional play-offs. He moved on to Darlington in the summer.

John Cornforth (2 apps + 2 sub, 1 goal)
United became the ninth League club for this 32 year old midfielder. He made his debut as a substitute in the 4-1 home drubbing by Millwall in November 1999 when he scored the consolation goal. Cornforth was released in February 2000 to join Exeter.

James Cotterill (19 apps + 4 subs, no goals)
James was a central defender who was 18 when making his debut against Brighton in March 2001. In and out of the side for the next two seasons, James failed to make further progress.

Perry Cotton (24 apps + 9 subs, 2 goals)
Born in Kent but grew up in New Zealand, Perry played in his adopted country but decided to try his luck as a professional in England. He was taken on trial by United he played regularly for the reserves before being given his senior debut as a substitute in April 1989 aged 23. A regular on the bench during 1989-90 until starting the final ten games of that season, but this brought him a call-up for the New Zealand international team during the summer. Didn't feature as often for United during 1990-91 and quit professional football at the end of the season.

Geoff Couch (22 apps + 4 subs, 5 goals)
Geoff was a Crowle-born forward plucked from local football and given a six-game run at the end of the 1977-78 season. He made his debut against Graham Taylor's Watford who clinched the Division Four title in that game with a 1-0 win on the Old Show Ground. The following season he netted five goals from 16 appearances, but was released after the start of the 1979-80 campaign.

Chris Cowling (117 apps + 17 subs, 26 goals)
Chris came through the junior ranks to make his debut as a 17 year old substitute in September 1979 against Doncaster. He enjoyed occasional outings over two seasons before getting regular games during the 1981-82 season. The big forward's best season was 1982-83 alongside Cammack. One of his most important goals was in the 1-0 win at Port Vale which resurrected United's promotion hopes. He missed most of the second part of the following season due to injury and was similarly affected with a knee problem during 1984-85 which resulted in an early retirement at just 23.

Dave Cowling (86 apps + 4 subs, 5 goals)
A veteran of 340 appearances for Huddersfield, Dave first played for United on loan in November 1987 against Scarborough. He moved to Reading the following month, but Mick Buxton signed him for United in August 1988. He spent three seasons at Glanford Park before retiring due to a continuing back problem. He became Youth Team coach under new boss Bill Green for a season until being dismissed in the summer of 1992 by the Board who then promptly changed their minds and reinstated him. However, he finally departed in February 1993 after Richard Money's appointment as manager.

Neil Cox (17 apps, 1 goal)
Neil progressed through the youth ranks to make his senior debut as a substitute in the Leyland DAF Trophy game at Carlisle just before Christmas 1989. His full League debut was the following October at Halifax and he remained in the side until his sudden transfer in February 1991 to Aston Villa for £400,000, United's record fee received. The Scunthorpe-born player's only goal was in his final game, at home to Torquay. After subsequent moves to Middlesbrough, Bolton, Watford and Cardiff the former England Under-21 international considered a return to Scunthorpe but unfortunately opted for Crewe!

SAM COX (3 apps, no goals)
A former West Brom and Accrington right-back, Sam was signed in July 1952 aged 31, but rarely got a chance in the senior side and retired at the end of the season. Died 1985.

GRAEME CRAWFORD (104 apps)
Graeme was a goalkeeper who signed for the Iron in August 1977 from York City. All his appearances were in one sequence, from his debut in the first game of the season at Southport to his final game at Hartlepool in October 1979 when he was injured trying to prevent a goal. After regaining fitness, he couldn't reclaim his place and moved back to York in January 1980. The Scot was Player of the Season for 1978-79.

IAN CRAWFORD (35 apps, 2 goals)
Ian was with Morton and West Ham before joining Scunthorpe in February 1963. He had played for the Scottish Under-23 side and was originally a left-back, but arrived at the Old Show Ground as a left-winger. He immediately established his position for the remainder of that season but lost his place in November 1963. Ian moved on to Peterborough the following summer.

RICHARD CRISP (6 apps + 2 subs, no goals)
Richard was a 20 year old midfielder who came on loan from Aston Villa during the latter part of the 1992-93 season. The Iron suffered a defeat on his debut, but United won four and drew three of his other appearances. He never made the Villa first-team and subsequently disappeared from professional football.

STEVE CROUDSON (4 apps)
A 21 year old goalkeeper who was on loan from Grimsby just after the start of the 2001-02 season, Steve was with the Mariners for four seasons until being released in the summer of 2002.

HORACE CUMNER (102 apps, 21 goals)
Signed as a 30 year old from Watford in September 1950 to bring experience to United's first season in the Football League, Horace played for Arsenal and Hull before the war and joined Notts County in 1946. A left-winger, he was capped three times by Wales and also played in ten war-time internationals. Horace made his United debut against Accrington and missed only one game that season, scoring ten goals, weighing in with another 11 during 1951-52. He was in and out of the side the following season and quit playing in 1953. Died 1999.

JIM CURRIE (4 apps + 2 subs, no goals)
Jim was born in Scotland and recruited by United in September 1968 aged 20. A midfielder, Jim's debut was not until the final game of the season, a 4-1 home win over Southend. He did not live up to earlier promise and was released in the summer of 1970, joining Ashby Institute in the Midland League.

MIKE CZUCZMAN (115 apps + 1 sub, 1 goal)
Signed in August 1976 after five years with Grimsby, Mike established his place from early December and was ever-present throughout 1977-78 when he was voted Player of the Season. He scored his only goal in the 4-1 win over Exeter in March 1977. A tall central defender who could also play at right-back, he moved on to Stockport in May 1979. His full first name is Mychaljo.

DAVE D'AURIA (103 apps +4 subs, 18 goals)
A midfielder signed in December 1995 from Scarborough, Dave quickly established his place and missed only one game throughout the rest of the season. A ex-Welsh youth international, he was a near constant in the side over the next two seasons before joining Hull. Dave enjoyed European action in the Cup-Winners Cup with his previous club, Swansea City, when playing against Panathinaikos in Athens.

ALAN DALE (1 app + 2 subs, no goals)
Alan was taken on as an apprentice and made his debut as a 17 year old in the final game of the 1975-76 season, the 5-4 defeat at Exeter. The young forward did not make the grade in professional football.

ALAN DALEY (35 apps, 8 goals)
Described at the time as the `rolling stone of fifties football' as he rarely stayed long at the eight League clubs he played for. He also drifted through seven non-League sides. An outside-left, Alan joined Scunthorpe in July 1952 from Boston United and made his debut on the opening day of the season. He left the club at the end of the campaign when Merfyn Jones was signed.

PAUL DALGLISH (5 apps + 3 subs, 3 goals)
The son of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, Paul is a former Scottish under-21 international who was with United on loan from Blackpool for the latter stages of 2002-03, helping clinch a place in the play-offs.

DAVID DALL (77 apps, 2 goals)
David was a Scottish central defender signed from Grantham in October 1979, who quickly established his place in the senior side. He continued in similar fashion for 1979-80, but then lost his place for the second half of the season to Boxall. David was back as a regular during 1981-82, when he scored both his goals, but quit professional football in the summer.

MIKE DANZEY (3 apps, 1 goal)
Mike was an aggressive striker on oan from Cambridge United in February 1994, but he failed to carve out a career in the League and quit professional football in 1995 at the age of 24.

ANGUS DAVIDSON (304 apps + 17 subs, 45 goals)
Angus signed for United as a 20 year old in July 1969 and became a popular player with the fans, despite having been with Grimsby for three years! He was a typical 'fiery' Scot who, despite his slightly-built frame, played with aggression. One of his major attributes was his ability to hang on to the ball, especially when the team were protecting a lead. The midfielder missed just four games during his first three seasons and continued to be a regular over the next three, being voted Player of the Season for 1974-75. Despite another two good campaigns for the club, he was released in the summer of 1977 and joined Winterton Rangers.

IAN DAVIDSON (32 apps + 3 subs, no goals)
A young midfielder who joined United initially on loan from Hull City in September 1968, but he saw out the season with United before moving to York in the summer.

JOHN DAVIES (67 apps, 10 goals)
John, a right-winger who supplied the ammunition for Gregory, Haigh and Brown, was signed from his home-town club Portsmouth in July 1955. His best season was the first, under manager Bill Corkhill, when he scored twice in the cup tie at Liverpool where United drew 3-3. He could not gain a regular place when Ron Suart took over as boss, but still played a supporting role as an excellent understudy to Marriott during 1957-58. John moved on to Walsall in January 1959 and later returned south to join the Portsmouth Police Force.

ERIC DAVIS (40 apps, 20 goals)
A big centre-forward who joined the club in July 1957 from Plymouth, Eric did not make his United debut until November when he scored in the defeat at Oldham. However, he was ever-present from December 28 until the end of the season, scoring in each of the last six games as United clinched the Third Division North title. His final tally was 17 goals from 23 appearances. Eric continued as a first-choice the following season until November, under new boss Tony McShane, but then made only two further appearances until moving to Chester in February 1959.

STEVE DAVY (126 apps + 8 sub., 1 goal)
Steve spent two years in West Ham's Reserve side before signing for Scunthorpe in August 1977. He had to wait until early December for his League debut, a 4-0 humiliation at Aldershot, but kept his place at right-back for most of the season. He then missed much of 1978-79 but was back as a regular for the next two seasons. His only goal was in the 3-1 defeat at Peterborough in January 1980. Steve quit professional football at the age of 27 in the summer of 1982 but played non-League in the local area.

TONY DAWS (166 apps + 17 subs., 63 goals)
Small in stature but among the giants of United goal scorers, the former England Schoolboy international had some League experience with Notts County and hometown club Sheffield United before joining the Iron in July 1982. Tony made his debut on the opening day of that season, but damaged ankle ligaments that kept him out until the end of November. He got injured again in January and was missing for another three months. The 1988-89 campaign was his best as he featured in every game and topped the goal scoring charts with 24 goals. Tony didn't quite hit the high spots in subsequent seasons, but he was still a regular provider of goals using his main asset, a quick burst of speed. By March 1993, niggling injuries had reduced his effectiveness and he was sold to Grimsby.

ANDY DAWSON (192 apps + 3 sub., 8 goals)
A former Nottingham Forest youngster who signed for United as a 20 year old in December 1998, the classy left-back immediately established his place and missed only 14 games over the next four seasons. Andy's first goal for United was in the 2nd leg of the play-off semi-finals against Swansea in May 1999 which set the team on the way to Wembley. He left in July 2003 to join Hull City.

STEVE DEERE (337 apps + 6 subs., 22 goals)
One of manager Ron Ashman's successful East Anglian recruits, this tall, thin 19-year old arrived at the Old Show Ground in November 1967 and scored on his full debut in the 3-1 defeat at Brighton. He was initially used as a centre-forward but scored just five goals during his first season. Although scoring another five from his first nine appearances of the 1968-69 season, it was discovered that his strengths were better used either as a central defender or in midfield. For five seasons he rarely missed a game, being ever-present for three campaigns. After relegation to Division Four in June 1973 and Ashman's subsequent resignation, he joined Hull City. In February 1978 Steve returned to United from Scarborough, with whom he had earned FA Trophy medals with appearances at Wembley. He scored on his first game back in the fold, against Northampton, and quickly took up where he had left off, missing only four games until quitting football in the summer of 1980. He was rarely spectacular, but always reliable.

KEN de MANGE (3 apps, 2 goals)
An Irish international, who came to Scunthorpe on loan in January 1987 from Liverpool, where he failed to get into the senior side. A classy midfielder, Ken scored in the FA Cup for United, the 3-2 defeat at Tottenham. He later played for Leeds and Hull City.

ROGER de VRIES (6 apps, 1 goal)
Rogers was at the end of his career when he signed for United in October 1981 after a season with Blackburn. Played in six successive games and scored his only goal in the 2-1 defeat at Wigan. The fullback spent nearly all his career with hometown club Hull City, making over 330 appearances.

ROB DEWHURST (No League apps.)
The former Hull City defender was on trial with United prior to the start of the 2000-01 season and played in several friendly matches. He played in the League Cup tie at Wigan, but lasted only 27 minutes until being sent off. Rob was released shortly afterwards.

GEOFF DEY (17 apps., 1 goal)
Geoff joined the club as a 19-year old in July 1983 after being released by Sheffield United. The ex-England Youth international's only league goal was against the Blades in the 5-3 defeat at Bramall Lane in November 1983. A couple of months later the midfielder hit his only other goal in the 1-1 draw against Leeds in a FA Cup tie on the OSG.

KEVIN DIXON (51 apps + 4 subs, 6 goals)
Kevin first came to United on loan from Hartlepool in January 1986, playing 14 games and scoring twice. Completed a transfer in August 1987 and featured in 41 games that season. He had scored regularly for 'Pool but didn't reproduce that form for the Iron and returned to Hartlepool in June 1988.

PETER DONNELLY (39 apps, 19 goals)
Peter was a big forward signed from Doncaster in July 1958, but he had to wait until near the end of the season for his debut but then finished with four goals from three appearances. He established his place the following season after the departure of Ron Waldock and finished as top scorer with 15 goal, but was surprisingly allowed to move on to Cardiff in June 1960.

STEPHEN DRAKE (23 apps.)
A goalkeeper who previously had trials with Leeds United and Huddersfield, Stephen made his Iron debut as a 19 year old on 7 October 1967 in the 5-2 home defeat against Walsall. He held his place for the next 13 games, but kept just one clean sheet. Stephen was replaced by Barnard for the whole of 1968-69 and then played just twice the following season before joining Goole Town.

CRAIG DUDLEY (2 apps + 3 subs. No goals)
Craig was a 22 year old striker who was signed on loan from Oldham in February 2002. United remained unbeaten during the former England Youth international's five-game run.

DARRELL DUFFY (4 apps. No goals)
This ex-England Youth international was recruited from Moor Green by Richard Money in February 1993. Darrell was a defender who had played one game for Aston Villa four years earlier, but did not live up to promise and was released at end of season to join Tamworth.

VINCE DUFFY (3 apps + 5 subs. No goals)
Vince, a midfield player who was previously with Nottingham Forest, was signed as an 18 year old in December 1980, but did not make the grade during his 18 month stay and moved on to Heanor Town.

JOHN DUNCAN (3 apps + 6 subs. No goals)
John was a big-name signing in June 1981 when he joined the club as player-manager in June 1981. The 32 year old former Spurs and Derby striker proved a disappointment on the playing side, as an old injury curtailed his appearances. The team finished next-to-bottom of Division Four in his first season, but he transformed the side into serious promotion contenders the following term before his controversial sacking by Chairman David Wraith in February 1983. John later proved to be successful as manager at Chesterfield and Ipswich.

IAIN DUNN (3 apps. No goals)
Iain was a striker brought in on loan by Mick Buxton from the United manager's former club Huddersfield in September 1996. He was recovering from injury at the time and failed to impress.

STEVE EARL (37 apps + 2 subs. 10 goals)
Steve was a Scunthorpe-born striker who was recruited from local football at 18 years old in September 1974. He played seven times that season, scoring once, before returning to play for Appleby Frodingham. Steve was given a second chance four years later and looked a better prospect when he grabbed eight goals from 23 games, but he failed to build on that promise and played just nine times the following season. Steve sadly died in 2004.

ISMAEL EHUI (3 sub apps only. No goals)
Ismael was a young French forward who came to the club on loan from Fulham in February 2006 to cover for injuries.

ROGER ELI (2 sub apps only. No goals)
A former Barnsley player signed in February 1995; Roger was looking to resurrect his League career after a spell in Hong Kong. Although the 29 year old showed flashes of his speedy wing play, he lacked match fitness and was not kept on.

MATT ELLIOTT (61 apps, 8 goals)
Matt came to Glanford Park in March 1992 after 123 appearances for Torquay and, along with fellow new signing goalkeeper Mark Samways, stiffened the defence and helped the team reach the Wembley Play-off Final. The classy, solid central defender missed only three games the following term when he was voted "Player of the Season". Not surprisingly he was too good to stay in the lower divisions and moved up the ladder, first to Oxford and then to Leicester in the top flight. He captained City when they won the 2000 League Cup Final, scoring both goals in their 2-1 victory over Tranmere. He also played 18 times for Scotland.

KEITH ELLIS (10 apps, 5 goals)
A tall centre-forward, Keith signed in March 1964 after netting 52 goals from 102 appearances for home-town club Sheffield Wednesday. His end-of-season goals could not prevent United from being relegated from Division 2 and he then opted to move to Cardiff in September 1964.

TOMMY EVANS (244 apps + 1 sub)
Goalkeeper Tommy was on the books at Sheffield United and Crystal Palace at the beginning of his career, but failed to make a League appearance before joining the Iron in August 1997. He played just five League games that season after making his senior debut in the League Cup tie at Everton but eventually established his place from Boxing Day 1998. He was an ever-present during the 2000-01 and 2002-03 seasons, but was replaced by Paul Musselwhite two seasons ago, but managed 18 games last term before being released. His one substitute appearance was in November 1999 when he went on for Lionel Perez in the 4-3 defeat at Brentford; they each conceded two goals.

JOHN EYRE (160 apps + 13 subs, 51 goals)
John was a hero turned villain when leaving the club after the 1999 Wembley Play-off Final. He was brought to Glanford Park on loan from Oldham in December 1994 and scored eight times from nine games. Such was the mediocrity of United's strike force it was enough to see him finish joint top scorer with Juryeff! His transfer from the Latics was completed in July 1995 and he continued to be a constant, if not prolific, scorer for over four seasons. He was voted "Player of the Season" in 1997. His best campaign was his last, netting 15 goals as United won promotion, though the striker himself missed the Play-off Final due to being sent off in the semi-final second leg. He turned his back on the club during the summer to join Hull City.

DAVID FARRELL (4 apps + 1 sub, 1 goal)
A 21 year old left-winger who played for the Iron on loan from Aston Villa in January 1992, David later had two seasons with Wycombe before becoming a success with Peterborough.

MIKE FARRELL (5 apps + 4 subs, 1 goal)
So far, Mike is the youngest player to appear for United when making his debut, as substitute, aged 16 years 240 days on 8 November 1975 against Workington. His only other appearance that season was also as a substitute - and he did not play at all during 1976-77. His full debut was not until October 1977 against Grimsby, four days after netting his only goal in the 3-1 defeat at Newport. Mike was released the following summer. Interestingly, he grew up in a house which stood on land now used for United's car park.

BRIAN FAWCETT (1 app only)
Brian signed as a 23 year old from Bentley Colliery in February 1955 and made his debut on the right-wing at Rochdale on March 5th. He spent the following season in the reserves and failed to carve a career in League football. Died 1991.

JAMES FEATHERSTONE (1 sub app only)
A promising 18 year old signed in March 1998 after being released by Blackburn, James played just 30 minutes in the 2-1 win at Exeter in April. He spent the first half of the following season in the reserves before being deemed surplus to requirement.

LEE FEATHERSTONE (17 apps + 15 subs. No goals)
Lee signed in October 2002 after one year as a professional with Sheffield United. He made an immediate debut as substitute at Cambridge, but failed to establish a regular place and was released in 2005.

RON FERGUSON (3 apps. No goals)
Ron was an 18-year old striker who joined United on loan from Sheffield Wednesday in December 1975, but the team failed to score in his three games.

WILLIE FERRY (2 apps + 3 subs. No goals)
Willie progressed through United's youth ranks and played for England Schoolboys. He made his first team debut as a substitute in April 1985, which was his only appearance that season. His full debut was the following November. He then moved on to Barnsley in November 1986, but failed to impress.

ASHLEY FICKLING (55 apps + 13 subs, 1 goal)
A former England Schoolboy international signed from Grimsby in July 1998, Ashley was a regular in the side for two seasons, generally at right-back, but featured in just nine games during 2000-01. His only goal was in October 1999 against Chesterfield.

SHAUN FINNEY (1 app + 1 sub. No goals)
Another promising youngster who failed to progress, Shaun signed as an 18 year old from Nottingham Forest in October 1984. Both of his appearances came in April 1985.

DOUG FLETCHER (64 apps. 26 goals)
Signed in July 1956 after five years at Bury, Doug scored 12 goals in his first season. The centre-forward was on course for a big tally during 1957-58, having netted 14 times by Christmas, but it is alleged he didn't get on with manager Ron Suart and was replaced by new signing Eric Davis. Although Suart left during the summer, Fletcher also decided to move on and joined Darlington.

ROD FLETCHER (97 apps + 1 sub. 30 goals)
Rod became a firm favourite with the fans when top scoring with 19 goals during United's promotion-winning campaign of 1971-72, when he was ever-present. He signed in June 1971 after four seasons with Lincoln and combined his playing career with that of school teaching. He found goals harder to come by at higher level, though he again finished top scorer, albeit with a mere 10 goals. In November 1973 he took the opportunity to sign for Grimsby, as that is where he was teaching at the time.

ANDY FLOUNDERS (186 apps + 10 subs. 87 goals)
Andy is one of the top goal scorers in United's history. He was recruited from Hull City in March 1987 whilst the Iron were between managers, with player Richard Money in temporary charge. He top-scored the following season with 24 goals as United reached the Play-offs. Andy then played 'second fiddle' to strike partner Tony Daws during 1988-89, but netted 41 times over the next two seasons, topping the charts each term. He would probably have beaten Cammack's record goals tally if he had stayed another season, but decided to move to Rochdale.

PETER FOLEY (15 apps + 2 subs. 3 goals)
Paul was the first coloured player to make a League appearance for United following his move from Workington in July 1967. The Scottish-born winger struggled to claim a regular place and eventually joined Chesterfield after two seasons.

TONY FORD (73 apps + 3 subs. 9 goals)
Tony made over 400 appearances for Grimsby before joining United as player-coach, aged 35, in August 1994. A one-time goal scoring winger, his games for the Iron were either at right-back or in midfield. A near ever-present throughout his two seasons at Glanford Park, he still showed glimpses of his old goal scoring days with seven goals during 1995-96, when he was voted Player of the Season. He was then promptly released by the club and was awarded an MBE for 'services to football' in the New Year's Honours List of 2000.

JAMIE FORRESTER (99 apps + 2 subs., 37 goals)
Jamie played for England at School and Youth level whilst on Leeds United's books and also appeared in FA Youth Cup Final against Manchester United. He joined Scunthorpe in March 1997 from Grimsby and became an immediate hit, scoring six goals in 10 appearances and topped the scorers' lists for the next two seasons, notably with 20 goals during the 1998-99 promotion campaign when he was ever-present. Despite the club's Wembley success he preferred to try his luck in Europe with FC Utrecht.

MARTIN FOWLER (15 apps + 3 subs., no goals)
A former Huddersfield and Blackburn midfielder who joined United for the 1982-83 season from Stockport, Martin couldn't earn a regular place and his final game was in February 1983 against former club Stockport.

NEIL FOXON (20 apps + 2 subs,. 1 goal)
A former Notts County junior who signed professional forms for Scunthorpe as a 17 year old in August 1965, Neil didn't make his first-team debut until January 1967, a FA Cup tie at Mansfield, when he scored in the 2-1 defeat. The left-winger was given regular games during the first part of the following term, but then made just two appearances after New Year and eventually moved on to Wisbech Town.

GRAHAM FOXTON (148 apps + 6 subs., 1 goal)
Graham was taken on as an apprentice and made his debut as an 18 year old substitute in January 1968 against Grimsby. His full debut was in April and he played the final eight games of the season. He eventually made the right-back position his own during 1969-70, making 44 appearances. Graham continued as a regular until the 1972-73 season, when injury curtailed his outings and led to retirement at 23.

DAVID FOY (1 app + 2 subs., no goals)
A young midfielder recruited from Birmingham City by Richard Money in March 1993, David made his debut against Wrexham and his late goal-line clearance helped earn a 0-0 draw. He was released in the summer and joined Stafford Rangers.

JOHN FRANCIS (1 app + 4 subs., no goals)
Signed on a month's trial at the age of 32 in August 1996 from Burnley, John appeared as substitute in the first four games of the season before his full debut in the defeat at Wigan. The experienced striker was not given a contract and joined Halifax in the Conference.

MICK GANNON (15 apps. no goals)
A 19 year old fullback signed in May 1962 after playing three top flight games for Everton, Mick played the first two games of season for United but didn't appear again until the final nine games. However, he did not settle away from his native Merseyside and left in November 1964 to join Crewe.

MARK GAVIN (10 apps + 1 sub., no goals)
United were the ninth club, including Hearts, in this Scotsman's career. Signed as a 32 year old in August 1996, Mark had a 7-game spell early in the season but the wide player failed to hold his place and moved to Hartlepool the following term.

JOHN GAYLE (38 apps + 11 subs., 4 goals)
A striker with a number of clubs behind him before he joined United on a free transfer from Northampton in July 1998, John played a big part in the Iron's promotion season. Although not a natural goal scorer, his physical presence created opportunities for others. He didn't figure in United's plans at the higher level and signed for Shrewsbury in November 1999.

GARY GERMAINE (11 apps)
Gary was a 19 year old goalkeeper taken on loan from West Brom in March 1996 by Dave Moore, who was sacked a week later! After defeat in the `keeper's first two games, he was then beaten just once in his next 9 games as the team rose form 22nd to a comfortable mid-table position. Would this have saved Moore's job if the Board had waited another week?

ARCHIE GIBSON (138 apps. 5 goals)
Archie was a Scottish right-half who had played 169 games over six seasons for Leeds United before joining Scunthorpe in July 1960. He was appointed captain on his arrival and proved an excellent signing being able to bring out the best of those around him. Archie missed only ten games until making his final appearance on 28 December 1963 in the 4-2 home defeat against Manchester City.

DAVID GIBSON (15 apps + 6 subs., one goal)
A young midfielder signed on a `free' from Hull City in July 1978, the transfer linked David up with ex-Tigers team-mate Vinny Grimes. The newcomer was in and out of the side and scored his only goal in the final game of the season. He made just one start early in 1979-80 and failed to appear again after November.

DAVID GILBERT (1 app. No goals)
Thought of by many United fans at the time as `the one that got away', David signed for the club as a 19 year old from Lincoln he played one League Cup game and the league game before being released. The midfielder eventually went on to make 120 appearances for Northampton and 259 for Grimsby before ending his career after three seasons with West Brom.

EDDIE GLEADALL (6 apps. 2 goals)
An outside-right who had spent five years with Bury, scoring 18 goals from 74 appearances, Eddie signed for United in March 1957. He went straight into the team for three games, but didn't figure again until October 1957 when he scored twice in the 4-3 win at Carlisle. He died 1993.

BRIAN GODFREY (87 apps., 24 goals)
Brian signed as a 20 year old in June 1960 after one senior appearance for Everton. He was originally an outside-left, but was converted by manager Dick Duckworth to an inside-forward where he made his name. Brian scored in his second game and finished the season with 15 goals from 39 appearances. He spent three seasons with Scunthorpe and earned a Welsh under-23 cap. He joined Preston in October 1963 and went on to play three internationals for Wales, scoring against Northern Ireland and Italy.

SAM GOODACRE (24 apps + 20 subs., 12 goals)
A former Sheffield Wednesday junior and England Schoolboy international, Sam signed for United in July 1991. Had to wait until 12th September 1992 to make his debut, as a substitute, but then scored on his full debut seven days later against Crewe. Scored nine times from 21 appearances that season and looked a good prospect, but hernia problems and other injuries prevented him from establishing a regular place. He made a memorable appearance as substitute in the FA Cup tie against Accrington in November 1993 when he scored twice in the last ten minutes to spare United's blushes in the 3-2 win.

RON GOODLASS (9 apps, no goals)
An ex-Everton and Fulham left-winger, Ron was one of several players used as an end of season short-term measure in a desperate bid to avoid a re-election place during 1981-82.

FRED GOODWIN (5 apps + 1 sub.. 1 goal)
The former Man United and Leeds centre-half was brought to Scunthorpe as player-manager in December 1964 but didn't make his on-field debut until September 1965, aged 32, after having initially announced his retirement from playing. He guided the team to a final position of 4th in the old Division 3 during 1965-66, but then quit the club the following November to take charge of New York Generals.

STEVE GOODWIN (2 apps. No goals)
Steve was a 19 year old midfielder on loan from Norwich in September 1973 and later played for Southend.

JIM GORDON (34 apps)
Jim was a former Lincoln City goalkeeper who signed for United in September 1978. He spent a year as understudy to Graeme Crawford before making his debut in October 1979, ironically against the Imps at Sincil Bank. He saved a penalty in the dying minutes, but United were already down 4-0. He played 32 times that season, but was replaced the following term by Joe Neenan.

TED GORIN (26 apps, 12 goals)
Scorer of United's first ever Football League goal and also netted the club's first League hat-trick. Signed from Cardiff in July 1950, the centre forward scored his twelve goals by Christmas but was then transferred to Shrewsbury in January.

DEINIOL GRAHAM (1 app + 2 subs., 1 goal)
He made two appearances as a youngster for Manchester United and also played for Wales at youth and under-21 level. Deiniol joined the Iron from Stockport in August 1995 and scored on his debut, as substitute, in the 2-2 draw at Lincoln. The forward failed to build on that promising start and eventually joined Dagenham and Redbridge.

TOMMY GRAHAM (102 apps + 7 subs., 21 goals)
A popular Scot who joined United in March 1983 after being released after a short spell with Doncaster, Tommy became a hero of Iron fans when his two goals in the final game of the 1982-83 season against Chester secured promotion. He was a regular first-teamer for three seasons until a transfer to Scarborough in 1986.

JAMES GRANT (1 app. no goals)
James was an outside right who signed for United in November 1958 from Larkhall Thistle. The 18 year old's only appearance was the final fixture of the season, at home to Huddersfield, the only Football League game he ever played.

KIM GRANT (3 apps + 1 sub., 1 goal)
Kim scored in his second game after joining United on trial in August 2002 after a spell with FC Marco in Portugal. Born in Ghana, he played seven times for his country.

WAYNE GRAVES (97 apps + 38 subs., 6 goals)
A Scunthorpe-born player who progressed from the youth ranks to make his debut as a 17 year old substitute in April 1998, Wayne did not start a game until the first fixture of the 1999-2000 season. He had regular outings during 2000-01 before establishing his midfield place two seasons later but was released in the summer of 2005.

GEORGE GRAY (9 apps., 3 goals)
George was a Scottish outside right signed from Irish club Sligo Rovers in August 1951. The 22 year o