Mark Barnard

Mark Barnard
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-11-27) 27 November 1975 (age 48)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Rotherham United 0 (0)
1995 Worksop Town 10 (2)
1995–1999 Darlington 171 (5)
1999–2000 Doncaster Rovers 49 (4)
2000–2002 Northwich Victoria 62 (4)
2002–2003 Worksop Town 25 (1)
2003 Tamworth 6 (0)
2003 Northwich Victoria 8 (0)
2004–2005 Harrogate Town 60 (3)
2005–2006 Stalybridge Celtic 38 (2)
2006–2008 Alfreton Town 23 (2)
2008–2011 Belper Town 69 (3)
2000-2002 England C 2 (1)
Total 523 (27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:50, 1 March 2014

Mark Barnard (born 27 November 1975) is a former professional footballer, who is now retired. Barnard was a forward who converted to left wing back or left-back. An attacking minded left sided player with an excellent left foot and his fitness was amongst the best in the wing back position.

Barnard aka 'Barney' started his career back in July 1994 with Rotherham United as a trainee. After failing to make it into the first team setup, Barnard moved on to Worksop Town.

After impressing during his time with The Tigers, Barnard earned a move to Darlington, where he then went on to make 171 league and cup appearances and scored 4 goals for the club.

Four-seasons later saw Barnard join Doncaster Rovers, before moving on to Northwich Victoria. During this period Barnard made 2 appearances for England C scoring 1 goal.

Barnard later had spells with Worksop Town (second spell), Tamworth, Northwich Victoria (second spell) Alfreton Town and Belper Town.

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As a player

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Darlington

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