Cossavella joined Stockton in their Wearside League days from Billingham Town having been a friend of Michael Dunwell for many years as team-mates.

He made his debut for The Anchors in a 7-0 win over Boldon CA on 7th December 2013 and has played 211 games for Stockton and while he is not a prolific goalscorer, he has found the net on 10 occasions - the most memorable of those was his stoppage time winner away at Thornaby a couple of years ago on the club’s way to winning the Northern League Second Division championship and he certainly enjoyed that one.

Cossavella was player of the year in the 2014/15 season which is a credit to his influence on the club and the team during his time here.

His last appearance for Stockton was at Whickham on the 14th December 2019. However, the highlight of his career will always be his role in taking the club to the 2018 Buildbase FA Vase Final - a truly special memory.

Manager Michael Dunwell told https://stocktontownfc.com: “Myself and Alan spoke on the phone a couple of weeks ago and it was an emotional evening for us both when Alan told me of his decision, but what can we do but respect all he has done for the club over the years.”

Chairman Martin Hillerby paying tribute to Cossavella, adding: “Alan has obviously played a huge part in our club`s progression in recent years that I would like to thank Alan for on behalf of us all at Stockton Town. However, on behalf of every club Alan has played for, chairman, managers, team-mates and supporters I would also say thank you on behalf of all those as well. Alan has been invaluable at whichever club he has played, and he will certainly be missed but we are sure we’ll be seeing Alan and his family about in the coming years”.