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Amateur Tom Chorlton won the Lancashire Combination with Accrington Stanley in 1902-3 and finished runner-up the following season before signing for Liverpool.

This versatile defender was on Liverpool's books for several years in the first decade of the 20th century but it was only in the latter part of his Liverpool career that he could claim to be a regular in the side. He made just 12 appearances in his debut season and the next three seasons saw him figure in only six, 14 & 7 league matches respectively.

Picked at the start of the 1908-09 season, Tom made 35 appearances and was the only ever-present in the side the season after. He started seven of the first 10 league fixtures in 1910-11 but then lost his place. Tom was the club's penalty-taker for a while and scored eight goals for Liverpool in a career which spanned seven seasons. After finishing as a player after World War I he spent quite a few years as trainer at Manchester City.

Tom Chorlton was so described by a Liverpool Echo scribe in 1910: "As a player and a man Liverpool likes Chorlton. There is no "side" about him. Once a half back, once a big forward with exceedingly strong centres, Chorlton is now settled at full-back, and in that time he has shown his versatility by occupying both positions for the benefit of others who have been introduced. His build cathes the eye, his muscles are large, and his leg a pattern to many who do not exercise. His play has been of a good, level order and his service to Liverpool of great value."

Other Clubs:
All Saints FC, Northern FC, Stockport County, Accrington Stanley (all amateur), Man Utd, Stalybridge Celtic (amateur)