Fredrick Leatherbarrow Molyneux (born 1873) was an English

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Career

Molyneux joined

after leaving the 3rd Grenadiers in 1897. He was made reserve

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Molyneux started the match and Stoke went on to lose 3–1. The local paper, The Evening Sentinel criticised Molyneux's performance and he left the club soon after. He later went on to play for several Southern League clubs.

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Molyneux, Fred English men's footballers 3rd Grenadier Guards F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Worcester City F.C. players Dudley Town F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players English Football League players 1873 births Footballers from Bolton Year of death missing Men's association football forwards