Mark Bonner

Date of birth07 June 1974
Place of birthOrmskirk
NationalityEnglish
Weight69 kg
Height1.78 m
PositionMidfielder

Bonner missed a significant portion of Cardiff City's 2000-01 campaign through injury but when present he exerted considerable influence in the centre of the park. He scored his first goal in two seasons when he netted a last-minute equaliser against Hartlepool United in November paving the way for a remarkable 3-2 for the Bluebirds.

He is a gutsy and tenacious central midfield player with a thoughtful approach to the game.

Bonner was made available for transfer by Cardiff City in March 2004 and soon joined Oldham Athletic on a two-month contract. This was extended to June 2006 in May 2004 but cancelled in December 2005.

Bonner announced his retirement in January 2006 following complications to a forearm injury.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Blackpool 18 Jun 1992 17 Jul 1998
Cardiff City 17 Jul 1998 25 Mar 2004
Hull City 08 Jan 1999 08 Feb 1999 L
Oldham Athletic 25 Mar 2004 23 Dec 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Blackpool League Cup 2
1997-98 Blackpool League Cup 4
1998-99 Cardiff City League Cup 2
1999-00 Cardiff City League Cup 2
2000-01 Cardiff City FA Cup 2
2000-01 Cardiff City LDV Vans Trophy 1
2000-01 Cardiff City League Cup 2
2000-01 Cardiff City League Division 3 17
7
1
2
2001-02 Cardiff City FA Cup 3
1
1
2001-02 Cardiff City LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
2001-02 Cardiff City League Division 2 25
4
2
2001-02 Cardiff City League Division 2 Play-Offs 2
1
2002-03 Cardiff City LDV Vans Trophy 2
2002-03 Cardiff City League Division 2 7
7
2002-03 Cardiff City League Division 2 Play-Offs
3
2003-04 Cardiff City League Cup 2
2003-04 Cardiff City League Division 1 14
6
1
2003-04 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 6
1
1
2004-05 Oldham Athletic LDV Vans Trophy 2
2004-05 Oldham Athletic League Cup 1
2004-05 Oldham Athletic League One 15
4
1
2005-06 Oldham Athletic League Cup
1
2005-06 Oldham Athletic League One 5
2
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
18 Sep 1996 Blackpool v Chelsea L 1-4 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
25 Sep 1996 Chelsea v Blackpool W 1-3
Agg: 5-4
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
12 Aug 1997 Blackpool v Manchester City W 1-0 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
26 Aug 1997 Manchester City v Blackpool L 1-0
Agg: 1-1 (4-2)
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg
16 Sep 1997 Blackpool v Coventry City W 1-0 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
01 Oct 1997 Coventry City v Blackpool L 3-1
Agg: 3-2
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.