Mark King (footballer)

Mark King

Personal information
Full name	Mark King
Date of birth	6 June 1988 (1988-06-06) (age 23)
Place of birth	England
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007-2008	Blackburn Rovers	0	(0)
2008	Accrington Stanley	6	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 June 2008. † Appearances (Goals).

Mark King (born 6 June 1988 in England) is an English professional footballer who is currently without a club. He had previously been signed on non-contract terms at Northwich Victoria F.C. after being released by Accrington Stanley at the end of the 2007-2008 season, however he left Northwich in September 2008.^[1]

Career

He started his career at Blackburn Rovers after coming through the youth system and then into the reserves. However, he failed to make an appearance for the first team side at Ewood Park mainly because he sustained two serious knee injuries.

He was signed by Football League Two side Accrington Stanley on 11 January 2008 on a free transfer. He first caught the eye of John Coleman when he featured for Blackburn Rovers in a training match against Accrington in a training match in December 2007. King can play at left-back or centre-back. He made his league debut in the 2-0 loss to Stockport County.cc

References

1. ^ Simpson, Andrew (2008-09-29). "Maamria moots changes as Vics beat transfer ban". Northwich Guardian. Newsquest Media Group. http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/vics/3709820.Maamria_moots_changes_as_Vics_beat_transfer_ban/. Retrieved 2008-10-24. ^{[dead link]}

External links

• Mark King career stats at Soccerbase

Persondata
Name	King, Mark
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Date of birth	6 June 1988
Place of birth	England
Date of death
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