Stuart Mason

Stuart James Mason (2 June 1948 – 5 February 2006) was an English professional footballer who made appearances in The Football League for five clubs. The vast majority of his time was spent with Chester and Wrexham, mainly at full–back.

Playing career Mason was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire and educated at Sir John Talbot's School there. He began his playing days as a youngster with Shropshire-based non-league side Whitchurch Alport, which led to him joining Wrexham as a 16-year-old in November 1964. He made his first-team debut in January 1966 and was selected for England Youth three times in the following months. where he was again initially a regular player. His most memorable contributions came in the club's glorious 1974–75 season, when they defied all expectations to face Aston Villa in the Football League Cup semi–finals. Trailing 4–2 on aggregate in the second leg, Mason scored a stunning goal Mason was later at Rhyl, Oswestry Town and Coedpoeth and continued to play for veterans teams. Mason ran his own sports shop in Wrexham and had a spell back with the Welsh side as assistant commercial manager. In later years he was involved in coaching Chester's youngsters. Mason's son, Simon, currently plays for Wrexham Supporters club. Operating as a central midfielder

Honours Wrexham

• Football League Division Four runners-up: 1969–70 (39 apps, 1 goal)

• Welsh Cup winners: 1971–72.

Chester

• Football League Division Four promotion as fourth placed team: 1974–75.

• Football League Cup semi-finalists: 1974–75.

• Debenhams Cup winners: 1976–77.