Meshach Dean Northwich Victoria. He was an ever-present during the 1893–94 season, and claimed eight goals in his 28 Second Division appearances. He scored eight league and FA Cup goals in 29 games in the 1894–95 campaign to finish as the club's top-scorer for a second time. However, after three games he lost his first team place in September 1895 and was probably released at the close of the 1895–96 season having played 151 games (75 in the Football League) and scored 42 goals (21 in the Football League) for the club. Source: Meshach Dean Meshach Dean (probably born March 1870 –
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