Mark Birch

Date of birth05 January 1977
Place of birthStoke
NationalityEnglish
Weight78 kg
Height1.78 m
PositionDefender/Right back

This former Stoke trainee joined Carlisle United in August 2000 and went on to become a near ever-present in his first season of Third Division football.

Although he understandably looked a little raw early in the campaign, he grew in confidence as the season progressed and gave a particularly outstanding display in March against Leyton Orient when he was moved into a midfield role.

Mark agreed a new two-year deal with Carlisle United in May 2003.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Stoke City 01 Jul 1994 30 Jun 1998
Northwich Victoria 01 Jul 1998 07 Aug 2000
Carlisle United 07 Aug 2000 21 Aug 2003
Gretna 21 Aug 2003
Southport 23 Jan 2007 31 May 2007 L
Northwich Victoria 07 Aug 2007 31 Dec 2007 L

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Carlisle United FA Cup 3
2000-01 Carlisle United LDV Vans Trophy 1
2000-01 Carlisle United League Cup 2
2000-01 Carlisle United League Division 3 44
5
1
2001-02 Carlisle United FA Cup 3
2001-02 Carlisle United LDV Vans Trophy 1
2001-02 Carlisle United League Cup 1
2001-02 Carlisle United League Division 3 42
10
2002-03 Carlisle United FA Cup 2
1
2002-03 Carlisle United LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
2
2002-03 Carlisle United League Cup 1
2002-03 Carlisle United League Division 3 21
3
1
5
1
2003-04 Carlisle United League Division 3 2


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