Mark Ford
| Date of birth | 10 October 1975 |
| Place of birth | Pontefract |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Ford joined Torquay United in the 2000 close season after a spell in Belgium and inherited the captaincy from the injured Brian Healy. He coolly dispatched four penalties during his stay including one in the local 'derby' with Exeter. In the midst of a fierce relegation scrap, it was surprising to say the least when the Gulls agreed to let their skipper move to rivals Darlington. He immediately became an integral part of the Quakers' team, his vision and experience in the centre of the park being major factors in the club's improved performances towards the end of the campaign. A combative central midfield player he passes the ball accurately and is also capable of moving forward to score spectacular goals from the edge of the box.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 05 Mar 1993 | 18 Jul 1997 | |
| Burnley | 18 Jul 1997 | 30 Jun 1999 | |
| KFC Lommelse SK | 01 Jul 1999 | 30 Jun 2000 | |
| Torquay United | 14 Jul 2000 | 19 Feb 2001 | |
| Darlington | 19 Feb 2001 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Leigh RMI | 14 Feb 2003 | 04 May 2003 | L |
| Harrogate Town | 28 Aug 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Leeds United | Premier League | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Leeds United | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Leeds United | Premier League | 12 |
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| 1996-97 | Leeds United | League Cup | 3 |
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| 1996-97 | Leeds United | Premier League | 15 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1997-98 | Burnley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 11 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Torquay United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Torquay United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Torquay United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Torquay United | League Division 3 | 28 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Darlington | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 34 | 1 |
7 |
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| 2002-03 | Darlington | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Darlington | League Division 3 | 10 | 1 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 1994 | Swindon Town v Leeds United | W | 0-5 | Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 1995 | Newcastle United v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 1995 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Dec 1995 | Leeds United v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Dec 1995 | Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 1995 | Everton v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1996 | Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 1996 | Derby County v Leeds United | W | 2-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 1996 | Leeds United v Reading | W | 2-1 | League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 13 Jan 1996 | Leeds United v West Ham United | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Jan 1996 | Liverpool v Leeds United | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 1996 | Birmingham City v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | League Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 14 Feb 1996 | Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 21 Feb 1996 | Leeds United v Port Vale | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 06 Mar 1996 | Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 1996 | Leeds United v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 17 Mar 1996 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1996 | Liverpool v Leeds United | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 24 Mar 1996 | Aston Villa v Leeds United | L | 3-0 | League Cup | Final |
| 17 Apr 1996 | Manchester United v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 1996 | Leeds United v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 1996 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 1996 | Derby County v Leeds United | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 1996 | Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Sep 1996 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Sep 1996 | Leeds United v Manchester United | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 1996 | Coventry City v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1996 | Leeds United v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 1996 | Leeds United v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 1996 | Darlington v Leeds United | W |
0-2 Agg: 2-4 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Leicester City v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Oct 1996 | Leeds United v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Aston Villa v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 1996 | Leeds United v Aston Villa | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 26 Oct 1996 | Arsenal v Leeds United | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 1996 | Leeds United v Sunderland | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 1996 | Leeds United v Liverpool | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 1996 | Southampton v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 1996 | Leeds United v Chelsea | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 1996 | Middlesbrough v Leeds United | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 1996 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1993-94 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | England | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | England | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 1993 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | U18 | |
| 07 Sep 1993 | England v Romania | D | 1-1 | UEFA U18 | |
| 13 Oct 1993 | Romania v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 12 |
| 27 Oct 1993 | France v England | L | 2-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 12 |
| 16 Nov 1993 | England v France | D | 3-3 | UEFA Under-18 | Group 12 |
| 23 Apr 1996 | England v Croatia | L | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Moldova v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.