Callum Cockerill-Mollett Explained

Fullname:Callum David Cockerill-Mollett[1]
Birth Date:15 January 1999
Birth Place:Leicester, England[2]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Tamworth
Youthyears1:2014–2016
Youthclubs1:Walsall
Years1:2016–2021
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:AFC Telford United (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Chasetown (loan)
Caps3:25
Goals3:2
Years4:2021–
Clubs4:Tamworth
Caps4:6
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:22:00, 20 August 2022 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:22:00, 20 August 2022 (UTC)

Callum David Cockerill-Mollett (born 15 January 1999) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for side Tamworth.

Playing career

Walsall

Cockerill-Mollett came through the Walsall youth team and signed a two-year professional contract in August 2016.[3] He made his first team debut in a 5–2 win over Grimsby Town in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Bescot Stadium on 30 August 2016.[4]

At the end of the 2016–17 season, Cockerill-Mollett was shortlisted for the League One Apprentice of the Year award[5] but lost out to Scunthorpe United's Lewis Butroid. He was, however, named Walsall's Apprentice of the Year and helped the club's Development Squad win the Walsall Senior Cup and Central League North West Division title.[6]

On 15 September 2018, Cockerill-Mollett joined Telford United on a one-month youth loan.[7]

Cockerill-Mollett subsequently joined Chasetown on a 3-month loan deal.[8] and scored on his league debut.[9]

His contract was extended for 12 months by Walsall at the end of the 2018–19 season.[10]

Cockerill-Mollett was released by the club at the end of the 2020–21 season.[11]

Tamworth

On 11 October 2021, it was confirmed that Cockerill-Mollett had signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Tamworth.[12]

After a period of matches on the bench, Cockerill-Mollett made his Tamworth debut on 30 October 2021, in an FA Trophy 3rd qualifying round fixture away at Spalding United. He played for 81 minutes, before being replaced by Cameron Howkins. The match finished 1-1, with Tamworth winning the tie 4-2 on penalties.[13]

Cockerill-Mollett made his Southern League Premier Division Central debut for Tamworth in an away fixture with Needham Market on 20 November 2021, but it was a debut to forget as the player was substituted in the 28th minute for after going down with an injury, he was replaced by Martin Riley. Tamworth lost the match 1-0.[14]

Following a long lay off Cockerill-Mollett returned to first team action in a Southern League Premier Division Central fixture away at high flying Coalville Town on 15 January 2022. Cockerill-Mollett joined the action in the 75th minute in place of Jack Concannon, with Tamworth succumbing to a 4-0 defeat.[15]

Following the departures of Gary Smith and Thomas Baillie, and with Scott Rickards in caretaker charge, Cockerill-Mollett was named in the starting lineup for the Southern League Premier Division Central home match against Alvechurch on 12 February 2022. Cockerill-Mollett was withdrawn at half time for Jordan Clement, after the player picked up an injury, and it was Clement who helped Tamworth salvage a 1-1 draw, with a 92nd minute goal.[16]

On 17 June 2022, it was confirmed via a club newsletter that Cockerill-Mollett would return to pre-season with Tamworth for the 2022–23 season.[17] On 2 August 2022, Tamworth confirmed that following an impressive showing in pre-season, Cockerill-Mollett had signed a deal to remain with the club for the 2022–23 season.[18]

Cockerill-Mollett made his first appearance for Tamworth of the 2022–23 season on 16 August 2022 at home to Rushall Olympic, and also scored his first goal for the club, netting on the 55th minute to put Tamworth into a 2-1 lead, with Tamworth going on to win the match 3-1.[19]

International career

Republic of Ireland

Cockerill-Mollett was called up to the Republic of Ireland U18s squad for the first time for the Slovakia Cup Tournament in April 2017.[20] He made four appearances in the competition, making his debut as a substitute against the Czech Republic[21] before starting against Russia[22] and Turkey[23] and coming off the bench for their defeat to host-nation Slovakia.[24]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall2016–17League One0000002[25] 020
2017–18League One1000000010
2018–19League One0000001010
2019–20League Two90201030150
2020–21League Two110100010130
Total210301070320
AFC Telford United (loan)2018–19National League North2020
Chasetown (loan)2018–19Northern Premier League Division One West2521[26] 0262
Tamworth2021–22[27] Southern League Premier Division Central40003070
2022–23Southern League Premier Division Central21000021
Career total5433010110693

Honors

Tamworth

2023–24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2016-17. English Football League. 1 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Soccerway . Soccerway . 10 October 2021 . 10 October 2021.
  3. News: Cockerill-Mollett signs first professional contract. 18 December 2016. saddlers.co.uk.
  4. News: Walsall 5 Grimsby 2: The Verdict. 18 December 2016. Birmingham Mail.
  5. News: Walsall youngster Callum Cockerill-Mollett nominated for award. 1 August 2017. Express & Star.
  6. News: Cockerill-Mollett reflects on his season of achievement. 1 August 2017. saddlers.co.uk.
  7. https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2018/september/cockerill-mollett-joins-telford-on-loan/ Cockerill-Mollett joins Telford on loan
  8. Web site: Chasetown sign Walsall duo.
  9. Web site: Bay fightback.
  10. Web site: Walsall: New Saddlers boss releases 11 players following relegation to League Two. 17 May 2019. 20 May 2019. BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Released & Retained List . Walsall FC - Official Site . 11 May 2021.
  12. News: Former Saddler Joins Tamworth . 11 October 2021. Southern-Football-League.co.uk. 11 October 2021.
  13. News: Spalding United 1-1* Tamworth . 30 October 2021. TamworthFC.co.uk. 30 October 2021.
  14. News: Needham Market 1-0 Tamworth . 20 November 2021. TamworthFC.co.uk. 20 November 2021.
  15. News: Coalville Town 4-0 Tamworth . 15 January 2022. TamworthFC.co.uk. 15 January 2022.
  16. News: Tamworth 1-1 Alvechurch . 12 February 2022. TamworthFC.co.uk. 12 February 2022.
  17. News: LAMBS SUMMER NEWSLETTER EDITION 4 NOW AVAILABLE . 17 June 2022. TamworthFC.co.uk. 17 June 2022.
  18. News: HART AND COCKERILL-MOLLETT EARN DEALS FOR THE NEW SEASON . 2 August 2022. TamworthFC.co.uk. 2 August 2022.
  19. News: Tamworth 3-1 Rushall Olympic . 16 August 2022. TamworthFC.co.uk. 16 August 2022.
  20. News: Cockerill-Mollett receives Ireland U18s call-up. 1 August 2017. saddlers.co.uk.
  21. News: U18s beaten by Czechs in Slovakia Cup. 1 August 2017. fai.ie.
  22. News: U18s play out scoreless draw with Russia. 1 August 2017. fai.ie.
  23. News: Crawford delight as U18s beat Turkey. 1 August 2017. fai.ie.
  24. News: U18s finish fourth in Slovakia Cup. 1 August 2017. fai.ie.
  25. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  26. Appearance in Staffordshire Senior Cup.
  27. Web site: Player profiles: Callum Cockerill-Mollett . 23 April 2022 . Aylesbury United F.C..