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Stan Bennion
Stanley Bennion (9 February 1938 – 5 August 2013) was an English professional footballer. He played in the Football League as a winger for Wrexham and Chester. Playing careerBennion progressed through Wrexham's youth setup and signed as a part-time professional with the club in September 1959.[2] He went on to make more than 50 league appearances over the next four years but his opportunities became limited after the signing of Arfon Griffiths in 1962.[2] The following season saw him agree to join Halifax Town, but the move collapsed and Stan joined Chester in time for the 1963–64 season as part of a swap deal with Bill Myerscough.[3] He made 20 league appearances in his first season with Chester but did not make any more the following season, although he did play in a Welsh Cup tie at Wrexham.[4] He also scored both goals when captain of the Chester side that beat Tranmere Rovers 2–0 to win the Cheshire Bowl.[5] Bennion then dropped into non-league football, playing for New Brighton until 1970 and then spending four years with Rhyl.[2] He continued to play local football in the Chester area into the 1990s.[6] Outside football he has been employed by Cheshire County Council.[2] External links
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