Nicknamed Cockles, a reference to his previous job he had as a Grimsby fisherman, he joined the Mariners who had just been promoted from the second division and in the 1901–02 season, Appleyard scored 9 goals in 19 league appearances for Grimsby.
Cockles got this nickname due to his previous occupation as a fisherman from Grimsby. He joined the Mariners who had been promoted and during the 1901–02 season, Appleyard scored 9 goals in 19 league games for Grimsby.