Mark Clifford Molesley (born 11 March 1981) is an English

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manager and former professional player. He played in the

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for

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, Aldershot Town, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City, and the Football Conference for Hayes, Cambridge City, Aldershot Town, Stevenage Borough and

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Playing career

Molesley started his career with Hayes, coming through their youth system. Spells with Cambridge City, Aldershot Town, Stevenage Borough and

followed before a transfer to

. He made his debut for AFC Bournemouth, away to Shrewsbury Town, in a 4–1 defeat in the League Two on 18 October 2008. Molesley signed for Exeter City on 18 January 2013. On 30 April 2013, he was released by Exeter due to the expiry of his contract.

Managerial career

Molesley Began his coaching career in 2015 by coaching

under 15's. Whilst playing for Weymouth in 2016, Molesley became a player-coach for the team. Molesley became the manager of League Two club Southend United on 13 August 2020 on a three-year contract. After seven months, on 9 April 2021 Molesley was sacked by Southend United following a period of poor results and the club in 23rd place in the league. On 20 September 2021, Molesley returned to Aldershot Town as manager on a deal until the end of the 2022–23 season. Tom Prodomo joined as assistant manager after previously working with Molesley at Weymouth and Southend. Molesley was also joined by Terry Brown who had previously managed both the Shots and Molesley himself. On 15 October 2022, Molesley was sacked by Aldershot Town following a 2-0 defeat to Chelmsford City in the 2022–23

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4th qualifying round. On 30 November 2022, Molesley was appointed Director of Football of Gosport Borough, taking control of the first-team as well as wider football operations. He departed the club at the end of the season. In October 2023, Molesley was appointed manager of Southern League Premier Division South club Hayes & Yeading United. On 1 April 2024, Molesley returned to National League South side Weymouth for a second spell in charge. Due to poor league form, Molesley was sacked by Weymouth on 28 November 2024.

Personal life

Molesley married his partner, Charlene, in 2009. He lives in

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and

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Career statistics

Managerial record

References

External links

Mark Molesley player profile
at afcb.co.uk * {{DEFAULTSORT:Molesley, Mark 1981 births Footballers from Bournemouth Footballers from the London Borough of Hillingdon People from Hillingdon Living people Men's association football midfielders English men's footballers English football managers England men's semi-pro international footballers Hayes F.C. players Cambridge City F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players Grays Athletic F.C. players AFC Bournemouth players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Weymouth F.C. players National League (English football) players Isthmian League players English Football League players AFC Bournemouth non-playing staff Weymouth F.C. managers Southend United F.C. managers Aldershot Town F.C. managers Gosport Borough F.C. managers Hayes & Yeading United F.C. managers National League (English football) managers English Football League managers Southern Football League managers English football coaches 21st-century English sportsmen