Mark Beard (footballer)

Dienstag, 08. Oktober 1974

Mark Beard (born 8 October 1974) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is head of coaching at National League South club Dorking Wanderers. Beard began his career in the youth academy at Millwall in 1991. He signed his first professional contract in 1993, and made his first-team debut later that year. He spent two years at the club; scoring a goal against Arsenal in an FA Cup victory in January 1995. He was transferred to Sheffield United ahead of the 1995–96 season. In 1998, he joined Southend United, who he had also spent time on loan at in 1997. He played regularly for the Essex club over two spells, as well as spending time at Kingstonian.