[3] He made three appearances for the club between 1929 and 1931, before transferring to Cheshire County League side Buxton.
[1] He spent seven years with the club before moving to Cheshire County League rivals Macclesfield.
[2] He was a virtual ever-present during the 1938–39 season, switching to right back on several occasions when Ron Hackney was unavailable.
[2] He made 47 appearances for the Silkmen in all competitions leaving the club in 1939.
[2] His younger brother, Stan Machent, played as an inside forward for Sheffield United and Chesterfield in the 1940s.