Footballer, Born September 1986 Mark Howard

Mark Stephen Howard (born 21 September 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Wrexham.

Mark Howard
Footballer, Born September 1986 Mark Howard
Howard in 2009 with St Mirren
Personal information
Full name Mark Stephen Howard
Date of birth (1986-09-21) 21 September 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth Southwark, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Wrexham
Number 21
Youth career
000–2005 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Arsenal 0 (0)
2005–2006Falkirk (loan) 8 (0)
2006–2007 Cardiff City 0 (0)
2007Swansea City (loan) 0 (0)
2007–2010 St Mirren 46 (0)
2010–2011 Aberdeen 9 (0)
2011–2012 Blackpool 4 (0)
2012–2016 Sheffield United 80 (0)
2016–2018 Bolton Wanderers 35 (0)
2018–2020 Blackpool 36 (0)
2019Salford City (loan) 3 (0)
2020–2021 Scunthorpe United 34 (0)
2021–2022 Carlisle United 35 (0)
2022– Wrexham 40 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:46, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

Born in Southwark, London, Howard was part of Arsenal's youth team, but having failed to make the step up to the senior squad he departed for Cardiff City. He moved to Scotland, with spells at St Mirren and Aberdeen, before moving back to England to play for Blackpool, Sheffield United (for whom he holds the club's consecutive clean-sheet record of eight games) and Bolton Wanderers. He returned to Blackpool in 2018 and remained there for two years, during which he had a loan spell at Salford City. He has since had spells at Scunthorpe United, Carlisle United and Wrexham.

He's affectionately known by teammates and fans alike as "Chomp", a nickname he got from John Potter while playing for St Mirren F.C. when he sat next to another player nicknamed "Champ".

Career

Early career

Howard started his career with Arsenal, but he never made an appearance for the first team, although he was an unused substitute during the 2005 FA Community Shield. He was loaned to Scottish Premier League club Falkirk in January 2006, for whom he made eight appearances. After his loan period ended in the summer, Howard was released by Arsenal.

Cardiff City

Following his release by the Gunners, Howard was offered a permanent contract with Falkirk, but he instead decided to join Cardiff City. He provided backup as a second-choice keeper that season to Neil Alexander. He made his debut for The Bluebirds in a Football League Cup tie against Barnet

After a month's loan with Swansea City, as cover in January 2007, he was released by Cardiff at the end of the 2006–07 season.

St Mirren

Howard joined Scottish side St Mirren and made his debut on 13 February 2008, keeping a clean sheet against Dundee United in a Scottish Cup match. He then made his league debut three days later as St Mirren suffered a 4–0 defeat against Falkirk. Howard soon become first-choice goalkeeper, taking over from Chris Smith and his performances led to him signing a new two-year contract in April 2009. The following season, however, Howard made only two appearances, after losing his first-choice status to new signing Paul Gallacher, and left the club after three seasons and 52 games.

Aberdeen

In July 2010, Howard signed a one-year deal with Aberdeen and made his debut on 14 August 2010, keeping a clean sheet in a 4–0 win over Hamilton Academical. As the season progressed, Howard slipped to second-choice behind Jamie Langfield and left the club when the season ended.

Blackpool

Howard signed a five-month contract with Blackpool in September 2011 as cover after fitness concerns over Matt Gilks and Mark Halstead. He had to wait until Boxing Day later that year to make his full début for the club, in a 3–1 victory at Barnsley. He went on to make three more appearances, his performances prompting manager Ian Holloway to offer him an extension for the rest of the season, but Howard failed to agree terms and left Bloomfield Road when his short-term deal expired.

Sheffield United

In February 2012, Howard joined Sheffield United on a free transfer, signing a 2+12-year contract after a successful two-week trial period, arriving as cover for Steve Simonsen. He did not make a first-team appearance that season. When Simonsen was released the following summer, Howard made his United debut, against Shrewsbury Town on 18 August 2012, keeping a clean sheet in a single-goal victory. Howard remained first-choice keeper until he suffered a thigh injury in the eleventh minute at Matchroom Stadium against Leyton Orient in October 2012, an injury that kept him out of the side for twelve weeks. Replaced by George Long, Howard was unable to regain his place in the team, despite having started the 2012–13 season as first-choice. The following season initially saw Howard continue to play understudy to Long, making only a handful of appearances until he was recalled to the starting lineup by new manager Nigel Clough for an FA Cup tie against Fulham in February 2014. Having kept a clean sheet in that fixture, Howard retained his place and was virtually ever-present until the end of the season, missing only one game. With his current deal set to expire, United opted to take up a one-year extension in May 2014.

Bolton Wanderers

On 13 July 2016, Howard signed a two-year contract with Bolton Wanderers after leaving Sheffield United at the end of the previous season. On 24 May 2018, Bolton confirmed that Howard would leave the club on 30 June, when his contract came to an end.

Blackpool

Howard re-joined Blackpool following his release from Bolton. On 5 July 2018, he signed a two-year deal with the Tangerines. He was released in June 2020.

Salford City

Howard joined Salford City in a seven-day emergency loan on 22 October 2019. The loan was renewed on 29 October.

Scunthorpe United

On 22 October 2020, Howard joined League Two side Scunthorpe United on a deal until the end of the season.

Carlisle United

Howard signed for Carlisle United on 14 October 2021. Howard was released at the end of the 2021–22 season, despite having won the Player of the Season award 12 hours before.

Wrexham

Howard signed a one year deal at Wrexham on 5 July 2022 following the expiry of his contract at Carlisle.

International career

Although Howard did not win any official caps for either England, or any of its youth teams, he did appear as a substitute in an unofficial England fixture in 2004, as part of a testimonial for former Arsenal defender Martin Keown. England lost 6–0.

Personal life

Howard pursued a degree in journalism and media and achieved his BA from Staffordshire University in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting in November 2023.

Career statistics

    As of match played 3 December 2023
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Arsenal 2005–06 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Falkirk (loan) 2005–06 Scottish Premier League 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Cardiff City 2006–07 Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Swansea City (loan) 2006–07 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
St Mirren 2007–08 Scottish Premier League 10 0 1 0 0 0 11 0
2008–09 Scottish Premier League 34 0 3 0 2 0 39 0
2009–10 Scottish Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 46 0 4 0 2 0 52 0
Aberdeen 2010–11 Scottish Premier League 9 0 0 0 2 0 11 0
Blackpool 2011–12 Championship 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Sheffield United 2011–12 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012–13 League One 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
2013–14 League One 19 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 26 0
2014–15 League One 35 0 6 0 7 0 2 0 50 0
2015–16 League One 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 0
Total 80 0 10 0 10 0 4 0 104 0
Bolton Wanderers 2016–17 League One 27 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 29 0
2017–18 Championship 8 0 1 0 1 0 10 0
Total 35 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 39 0
Blackpool 2018–19 League One 32 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 39 0
2019–20 League One 4 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 8 0
Total 36 0 5 0 4 0 2 0 47 0
Salford City (loan) 2019–20 League Two 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Scunthorpe United 2020–21 League Two 34 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 35 0
Carlisle United 2021–22 League Two 35 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 40 0
Wrexham 2022–23 National League 33 0 6 0 0 0 39 0
2023–24 League Two 6 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 9 0
Total 39 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 48 0
Career total 329 0 32 0 22 0 10 0 393 0

Honours

Bolton Wanderers

Wrexham

Individual

References

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