Ian Bowling
| Date of birth | 27 July 1965 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Bowling began the 2000-01 campaign as first choice 'keeper for Mansfield but lost his place early on to Bobby Mimms. He then suffered a broken toe in a domestic accident and after being released by the Stags he moved on to Conference club Kettering Town. A fine shot stopper who commands his area he had been Mansfield's regular goalkeeper for the previous six years.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Trinity | 23 Oct 1988 | ||
| Lincoln City | 23 Oct 1988 | 28 Jul 1993 | |
| Hartlepool United | 17 Aug 1989 | 17 Sep 1989 | L |
| Bradford City | 25 Mar 1993 | 25 Apr 1993 | L |
| Bradford City | 28 Jul 1993 | 11 Aug 1995 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 22 Jun 1995 | 22 Jul 1995 | L |
| Mansfield Town | 11 Aug 1995 | 16 Oct 2000 | |
| Kettering Town | 16 Oct 2000 | 15 May 2003 | |
| Worksop Town | 15 May 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Sheffield Wednesday | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1 | |||||
| 2000-01 | Kettering Town | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 3 | |||
| 2000-01 | Mansfield Town | League Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Mansfield Town | League Division 3 | 4 | 9 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Kettering Town | FA Cup | 1 | 6 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 1995 | FC Basel v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-0 | Intertoto Cup | Group 1 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.