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Lee Mossop

Lee Mossop(born 17 January 1989) is an English retired professionalrugby leaguefootballer who played as apropforward for theSalford Red Devilsin theSuper League[2][3]and theEngland KnightsandEnglandat international level.[4]

Lee Mossop
Personal information
Full nameLee Mossop
Born(1989-01-17)17 January 1989(age 35)[1]
Whitehaven,Cumbria, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Weight17 st 13 lb (114 kg)[1]
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008–13 Wigan Warriors 95 7 0 0 28
2009(loan) Barrow Raiders 1 0 0 0 0
2009(loan) →Huddersfield Giants 5 1 0 0 4
2014–15 Parramatta Eels 3 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Wigan Warriors 54 4 0 0 16
2015(loan) →Workington Town 1 0 0 0 0
2017–21 Salford Red Devils 79 7 0 0 28
Total 238 19 0 0 76
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011–21 England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
2012–13 England 5 0 0 0 0
Source:[2][3][4]

He previously played for theWigan Warriorsover two separate spells in theSuper League,and on loan fromWiganat theBarrow RaidersandWorkington Townin theChampionship,and theHuddersfield Giantsin the Super League. Mossop has also played for theParramatta Eelsin theNRL.[5]

Background

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Mossop was born inWhitehaven,Cumbria,England.

Lee attendedSt John Rigby CollegeinOrrellfrom 2005 to 2007 and gained A-levels in subjects such as Physical Education and Business Studies.

In his youth he played for amateur sideHensingham ARLFC.

Playing career

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2000s

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Mossop made his début in theChallenge Cupvictory againstPia Donkeyson 20 April 2008.[6]where he impressed scoring a try. He was involved in four games off the bench in total in 2008. He was given a three-year deal with Wigan in 2008.

In April 2009, Mossop was loaned toBarrowfollowing an appearance for Wigan during their2009 Challenge Cupfixture against Barrow.[7]He impressed atBarrowmaking four appearances scoring a try.

In May 2009 it was announced that Lee would joinHuddersfieldon a month loan, and it was subsequently announced that Lee would be staying atHuddersfieldon a season long loan withWiganhaving the option to recall Lee at any time if needed.

In July 2009 it was announced that Lee would rejoinWiganfrom his loan spell atHuddersfielddue to injuries to captainSean O'LoughlinandHarrison Hansen[8]He went on to make 11 appearances that season, scoring 1 try.

2010s

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Mossop started 2010 brightly in Wigan colours and attracted interest from AustralianNRLsideCanterbury-Bankstown.

Mossop playing for Wigan in 2010

However, on 29 March 2010 Mossop signed a five-year deal at the Wigan club which would see him stay as a Cherry and White until the end of the 2014 season.

Mossop started the 2011 season as apropand impressed many in that position. He made 29 appearances for Wigan in 2011'sSuper League XVI,scoring tries againstSalford,Huddersfield and rivalsSt Helensin Wigan's 10–32 win atWidnesin June.

Mossop played in Wigan's2011 Challenge Cup Finalvictory over theLeeds RhinosatWembley Stadium.He came on off the bench before having to leave the field after dislocating his shoulder. Mossop still came back on at half time despite his dislocated shoulder and played a pivotal role in the scoring ofJeff Lima's second try. Mossop helped Wigan towards their 18th Challenge Cup success.[9][10][11]

In October 2011, Mossop was announced in the 22-man squad for the England Knights, a team of emerging Super League players and futureEngland Rugby Leaguestars. He played in two games for the Knights against France and his home-county,Cumbria,winning both of them.

In March 2012, England coachSteve McNamaraannounced his England Elite 32-man squad which Mossop was included in. This was Mossop's first inclusion in the England Rugby League first team squad.

He made his England first team début in the International origin game against the Exiles on 16 March 2012 where he came on off the bench.Josh CharnleyandCarl Ablettalso made their England débuts in this game. He backed up this England début by being picked again for the second and final Exiles game of the series. He also came off the bench in this game.

Mossop earned his first 3 England caps in the 2012 Autumn International series against France and Wales which England won. He came off the bench for the first game and managed to earn a starting spot at prop in the following two games.

On 23 April 2013Wigan WarriorsandParramatta Eelsannounced that Mossop would be joining theNRLcompetition for two years commencing 2014.[12]

Before leaving Wigan he played in the2013 Challenge Cup Finalvictory overHull F.C.atWembley Stadium,[13]and also in the2013 Super League Grand Finalvictory over theWarrington WolvesatOld Trafford.[14]

Mossop made his début for theParramatta Eelson 6 June 2014 against theNorth Queensland Cowboys.After the match Mossop stated that "The Aussies like to rate the NRL competition as the best in the world and they're probably not wrong", "It's a lot faster but a lot of people expect it to be harder but I think Super League is a more physical competition". On 8 July 2014, after a match against theMelbourne Storm,it was revealed that Mossop would be out for the season after sustaining an injury to his left shoulder.[15][16][17]

A season later, Mossop went on to rejoinWiganafter an injury hit stint in the NRL. During this second spell at Wigan he played in the2015 Super League Grand Finaldefeat by theLeeds RhinosatOld Trafford.[18]

Mossop completed his move toSalfordfromWiganon 3 November 2016. He played in the2019 Super League Grand Finaldefeat bySt. HelensatOld Trafford.[19][20][21]

On 17 October 2020, he played in the2020 Challenge Cup Finaldefeat for Salford against Leeds atWembley Stadium.[22]In round 11 of the2021 Super League season,Mossop was sent off in Salford's match against Leeds after punchingKonrad Hurrell.[23]

On 9 August 2021 Mossop announced his immediate retirement as a rugby league player on medical advice. In the announcement Mossop said "... after seeing the surgeon last week, he has told me there are no more surgeries he can offer to help prolong my career anymore and instead, it will be one final operation to give me a better quality of life with my wife and young children".[24]

References

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  1. ^abc"Lee Mossop Wigan Warriors".www.superleague.co.uk.Rugby Football League. 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 2 April 2014.Retrieved2 August2015.
  2. ^ab"Profile at loverugbyleague.com".loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017.Retrieved1 January2018.
  3. ^ab"Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org".rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017.Retrieved1 January2018.
  4. ^ab"England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk".englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 13 December 2013.Retrieved1 January2018.
  5. ^"Ex-Hensingham amateurs go head to head in Super League Grand Final".News and Star.9 October 2019.Retrieved15 November2019.
  6. ^"Wigan Cruise to Victory Over Pia".St Helens. 20 April 2008.Retrieved21 April2008.[dead link‍]
  7. ^"Barrow Raiders Sign Wigan Forward".North West Evening Mail.Archived fromthe originalon 5 June 2011.Retrieved22 April2009.
  8. ^http://www.rleague.com/db/player/m/mossop_lee/index.phpMossop recalled to Wigan squad
  9. ^Scott, Ged (27 August 2011)."Leeds 18-28 Wigan".BBC Sport.Retrieved21 November2019.
  10. ^Wilson, Andy (27 August 2011)."Leeds Rhinos 18-28 Wigan Warriors – Challenge Cup final match report".The Guardian.London.
  11. ^Brown, Oliver (28 August 2011)."Challenge Cup final 2011: Wigan's warrior spirit shades controversy in emphatic win over Leeds Rhinos".The Telegraph.Retrieved21 November2019.
  12. ^"Lee Mossop & Gareth Hock sign with the Parramatta Eels - Parramatta Eels".Archived fromthe originalon 26 April 2013.Retrieved24 April2013.
  13. ^"Hull FC 0-16 Wigan Warriors".BBC Sport.24 August 2013.Retrieved13 November2019.
  14. ^"Wigan see off Warrington in X-rated Grand Final to complete double".Guardian.5 October 2013.Retrieved13 November2019.
  15. ^"Custom Match List - Rugby League Project".
  16. ^"Parramatta Eels English Import Lee Mossop Claims Super League is More Physical Than the NRL".14 June 2014.
  17. ^"Parramatta Eels forward Lee Mossop ruled out for the season".8 July 2014.
  18. ^"Leeds pip Wigan to seal treble after brilliant, breathless Grand Final".Guardian. 10 October 2015.Retrieved8 November2019.
  19. ^"St Helens give Justin Holbrook the perfect send-off with commanding Grand Final victory over Salford".Telegraph. 12 October 2019.Retrieved25 October2019.
  20. ^Unwin, Will (12 October 2019)."St Helens 23-6 Salford Red Devils: Super League Grand Final – as it happened".The Guardian.
  21. ^"St Helens win 2019 Super League League Leaders' shield".Sky Sports.
  22. ^"Leeds beat Salford 17-16 after Luke Gale lands late winning drop-goal".BBC Sport.
  23. ^"Leeds coach Richard Agar pleased after 'eventful' win against Salford".www.skysports.com.
  24. ^Wallworth, Luke (9 August 2021)."Captain Lee Mossop forced to retire through medical orders".Salford Red Devils.Retrieved9 August2021.
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