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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Darlington v Macclesfield Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Darlington | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | York City v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Exeter City v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Leyton Orient | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Darlington v Shrewsbury Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Torquay United v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Southend United v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Darlington v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | Darlington v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Hartlepool United v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Darlington v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Lincoln City v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Carlisle United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Torquay United v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Leyton Orient | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Exeter City | W | 4-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Darlington v Rushden and Diamonds | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Darlington v Rochdale | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Darlington | L | 7-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Darlington v York City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Peterborough United | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Southend United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Peterborough United v Darlington | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Luton Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Carlisle United v Darlington | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Shrewsbury Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Darlington v Torquay United | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Leyton Orient v Darlington | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Exeter City v Darlington | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Darlington v Macclesfield Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | York City v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Darlington v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Hull City v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Halifax Town | W | 5-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Rochdale v Darlington | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Scunthorpe United | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Darlington v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Oxford United v Darlington | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Darlington v Carlisle United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Hartlepool United v Darlington | L | 4-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | York City v Darlington | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Darlington v AFC Bournemouth | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Sep 2002 | Darlington v Wrexham | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Leyton Orient v Darlington | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Darlington v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Bury v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Darlington v Boston United | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Rushden and Diamonds v Darlington | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
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 | |
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| 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.