Ernie!: Heartfelt Recollections of the Footballing Legend Ernie Moss

by Stephen Poxon, Roy McFarland (Foreword)

Ernie! is a heartfelt tribute to lower-league football hero Ernie Moss, a local boy made good who became a Chesterfield goalscoring legend. Ernie earned his place in footballing folklore for his phenomenal longevity and as Chesterfield's record goalscorer, netting 191 times for the Spireites across three separate spells. Popular at every club he graced, Ernie was loved by fans and colleagues alike, and after hanging up his boots he enjoyed time as a manager. Tragically, having battled countless tough defenders in his playing days, Ernie found himself battling Pick's disease, a form of dementia that robbed him of the pleasures of retirement. In an ironic twist of fate, it is believed Ernie's neurological disorder was caused by his footballing speciality - heading a ball with accuracy and power. Fans, family and fellow players help tell the tale of a footballer who enriched his profession with passion and dedication. This is a story of skill and success, heartbreak and honesty, football and family.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published September 12, 2023

Reviews

[Demetri Loizou · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful little collection of memories about Chesterfield’s greatest ever son and goalscorer. He was before my time but his face adorns my Manchester Spireites flag and it was a privilege to spend this time getting to know him through others’ anecdotes.