Mark Bower
| Date of birth | 23 January 1980 |
| Place of birth | Bradford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Although he featured for Bradford City in an Inter Toto Cup tie against FK Atlantas and also in a Worthington Cup game against Darlington, Mark failed to make a real breakthrough at Valley Parade in the early part of 2000-01 and joined York City in a long-term loan deal in November.
He featured regularly for the Minstermen, producing some impressive displays in the centre of defence and contributed a goal in the 2-1 home defeat by Plymouth Argyle as he helped them to safety from relegation.
Mark's contract at Bradford City was extended to June 2009 in March 2005.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford City | 28 Mar 1998 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| York City | 16 Feb 2000 | 06 May 2000 | L |
| York City | 29 Nov 2000 | 05 May 2001 | L |
| Luton Town | 26 Jan 2009 | 15 Apr 2009 | L |
| Darlington | 23 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| FC Halifax Town | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Guiseley | 01 Jul 2011 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Bradford City | UEFA Intertoto Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | York City | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | York City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | York City | League Division 3 | 21 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Bradford City | League Division 1 | 9 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Bradford City | League Division 1 | 36 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Bradford City | League Division 1 | 11 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bradford City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bradford City | League One | 46 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Bradford City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Bradford City | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Bradford City | League One | 45 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Bradford City | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Bradford City | League One | 46 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Bradford City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Bradford City | League Two | 25 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Bradford City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bradford City | League Two | 3 |
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| 2008-09 | Luton Town | League Two | 16 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Darlington | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Darlington | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Darlington | League Two | 12 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Guiseley | FA Cup | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2000 | York City v Shrewsbury Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | York City v Reading | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v York City | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Dec 2000 | Reading v York City | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 22 Dec 2000 | York City v Blackpool | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Leicester City v York City | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 2001 | York City v Darlington | L | 0-4 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Barnet v York City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | York City v Macclesfield Town | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Rochdale v York City | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | York City v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | York City v Southend United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Mansfield Town v York City | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | York City v Darlington | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | York City v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Cheltenham Town v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Leyton Orient v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | York City v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | York City v Halifax Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Hull City v York City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | York City v Cardiff City | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Torquay United v York City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 May 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v York City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | York City v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.