Mark Barnard (born 27 November 1975) is a former professional footballer, who is now retired. Barnard was a forward who converted to left wing back or left-back. An attacking minded left sided player with an excellent left foot and his fitness was amongst the best in the wing back position.

Mark Barnard
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-11-27) 27 November 1975 (age 48)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Rotherham United 0 (0)
1995 Worksop Town 10 (2)
1995–1999 Darlington 171 (5)
1999–2000 Doncaster Rovers 49 (4)
2000–2002 Northwich Victoria 62 (4)
2002–2003 Worksop Town 25 (1)
2003 Tamworth 6 (0)
2003 Northwich Victoria 8 (0)
2004–2005 Harrogate Town 60 (3)
2005–2006 Stalybridge Celtic 38 (2)
2006–2008 Alfreton Town 23 (2)
2008–2011 Belper Town 69 (3)
2000-2002 England C 2 (1)
Total 523 (27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:50, 1 March 2014

Barnard aka 'Barney' started his career back in July 1994 with Rotherham United as a trainee. After failing to make it into the first team setup, Barnard moved on to Worksop Town.

After impressing during his time with The Tigers, Barnard earned a move to Darlington, where he then went on to make 171 league and cup appearances and scored 4 goals for the club.

Four-seasons later saw Barnard join Doncaster Rovers, before moving on to Northwich Victoria. During this period Barnard made 2 appearances for England C scoring 1 goal.

Barnard later had spells with Worksop Town (second spell), Tamworth, Northwich Victoria (second spell) Alfreton Town and Belper Town.

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Darlington

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