Ben Hinchliffe
Ben Hinchliffe (born 9 October 1987) is an English professional goalkeeper who plays for National League club Stockport County. He played in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers. Early life. Hinchliffe was born in Preston, Lancashire. Career. Preston North End. In April 2006, Hinchliffe was given a one-year professional contract with Preston North End after impressing in the youth and reserve teams. He was loaned out to Northern Premier League Premier Division club Kendal Town at the start of the 2006–07 season. Hinchliffe made 10 appearances, giving some impressive performances before returning to Deepdale in October 2006 , and needed knee surgery after picking an injury. Tranmere Rovers. On recovery, in February 2007, Hinchliffe joined League One team Tranmere Rovers on loan originally for one month as cover after John Achterberg picked up a knee injury, though this was twice extended, initially for another month and then until the end of the season. Hinchliffe made his Tranmere and Football League debut on 28 April 2007, as a 21st minute substitute in the 1–1 draw versus Crewe Alexandra, following fellow goalkeeper Gavin Ward's dismissal for handling outside the box., Hinchliffe made his full a week later in a  3–1 victory versus Brentford., his last game at the club. Upon his return to Preston, Hinchliffe was released, along with five other players, on 8 May 2007. Derby County. On 10 July 2007, Hinchliffe joined newly promoted Premier League side Derby County on a two-year contract, teaming up with former Preston North End manager Billy Davies. He was released from his contract at the end of the 2007/08 season by new manager Paul Jewell. Move into Non-League. He subsequently joined Oxford United on non-contract terms. After leaving Oxford, Hinchliffe spent time playing for Worcester City and again  for Kendal Town before joining Bamber Bridge. In June 2011 he joined Northwich Victoria. He moved on to AFC Fylde in May 2012. In May 2016, Hinchliffe joined Stockport County and kept 29 clean sheets in his first two seasons with the club. As of April 2022, Ben continues to succeed with Stockport County. He recently reached 100 clean sheets for the club. Honours. Stockport County Individual