He began his career as an apprentice with Manchester City training alongside the likes of Rodney Marsh and Franny Lee.
During his time with Altrincham he played three times (against Scotland, the Netherlands and Italy[2]) for the England semi-pro side managed by Howard Wilkinson and played in two FA Trophy Finals, including the 1986 win against Runcorn.
He left Altrincham in 1989 and subsequently played for Witton Albion, Chorley and Horwich RMI before joining Mossley as player-manager in March 1995.
[3] He failed to keep Mossley from relegation and was replaced as manager by Kevin Keelan in August 1995.
Cuddy remained with Mossley as a player until October 1995 when he joined Fleetwood Town.