Legendary goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe will leave #StockportCounty this summer, after ten successful years at Edgeley Park.
One of County's greatest ever servants joined the club on a free transfer in 2016, keeping hold of the #1 shirt from the National League North through to third in League One. Hinchliffe departs with three league titles, five Golden Glove awards and 427 apps in a decade with The Hatters. An absolute legend in every sense.
A testimonial against Hinchliffe's hometown club Preston North End will take place at EP on Sat 1st August.
Owner Mark Stott: "Itโs not just about his playing career. Ben is the most outstanding character Iโve met in my time at Edgeley Park, a brilliant human being who has represented this club with pride for ten years."
"I never get involved in contract negotiations, but I pushed to give Ben his last two-year deal, because of what he represents. He is what makes County so different and so special, and is the first name I think of when people ask me about players that I love."
Our GOAT ๐
@hinchliffeben1 joined our club exactly 10-years ago tomorrow and what a ride it has been. 427 Apps, 225 Wins, 158 Clean Sheets, 3 League Titles, 3 TotS & 5 Golden Gloves ๐ฉ
It won't be the same without him in SK3, a County hero like no other ๐ซก
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