Career
Maskery played for Stoke City from 1982 to 1987 where he made 107 appearances scoring five goals. His career was ended after he swallowed his tongue whilst playing for Stafford Rangers. Maskery was born in Stoke-on-Trent and played for the youth team of his local club Stoke City turning professional in 1982.
He made his debut away at Coventry City in December 1982.
He forced his way into the first team in 1983-1984 and was a regular in 1984-1985 playing in 36 matches. Stoke however suffered an awful season being relegated with a record low points tally of 17.
Under new manager Mick Mills Maskery was first choice in midfield but injury against Sunderland at the end of November 1985 meant he missed the rest of the 1985-1986 season. He made sporadic appearances in 1986-1987 and was not offered a new contract by Mills at the end of the campaign.
Instead of joining another League side Maskery retired but he stayed local and made a u-turn and joined Stafford Rangers.
However in 1990 he swallowed his tongue during a Rangers match and decided to retire from football again. He went on to join the Staffordshire Fire service.