Mark Hone
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Mark Joseph Hone is an English
footballer
who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace
, Southend United
and Lincoln City
. He is now the manager of Spalding United
whilst his son Danny
plays for Lincoln City
.
come central defender, Mark began his career at Crystal Palace
making 8 first team appearances before dropping into the non-league ranks with Welling United
. In 1994 he had a second chance in the football league when Southend United
paid £50,000 to secure his services.
He spent two years with Southend before moving north to Lincoln City
for a further two seasons winning promotion with Lincoln in 1998.
followed by a return to Welling United
.
Residing just outside of Lincoln, Mark reduced his travel commitments by linking up with Lincoln United
in the summer of 2003, making his Northern Premier League
debut in the 4-1 home victory over Witton Albion
on 16 August 2003.
In February 2006, Mark moved to Spalding United
where he fulfilled the role of Player/Assistant Manager to Phil Hubbard
. When Hubbard departed Spalding in September 2007 so did Hone, linking up with Lincoln Moorlands Railway
before announcing his retirement from playing in December 2007.
centre of excellence for a number of years, obtaining his UEFA
A coaching certificate in the summer of 2002 and coaching the likes of Lee Frecklington
and Jack Hobbs
. Having acted as Lincoln City
's resident matchday hospitality host during the 2008-2009 season, Hone succeeded Alan Biley
as manager of Spalding United
in July 2009.
However Hone resigned in November 2009 due to work commitments but was then given the opportunity to assist Head Coach Grant Brown with Lincoln City's Youth Team for the remainder of that season.
and Lincoln Moorlands Railway
whilst his younger son Danny
plays for Lincoln City
, making Mark and Danny just the fifth set of father and son to represent the club.
England
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
and Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
. He is now the manager of Spalding United
Spalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
whilst his son Danny
Daniel Hone
Daniel Joseph "Danny" Hone is an English footballer who is currently on loan to Barrow from Lincoln City.Hone is a product of the Lincoln City centre of excellence...
plays for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
Playing career
A combative midfielderMidfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
come central defender, Mark began his career at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
making 8 first team appearances before dropping into the non-league ranks with Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
. In 1994 he had a second chance in the football league when Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
paid £50,000 to secure his services.
He spent two years with Southend before moving north to Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
for a further two seasons winning promotion with Lincoln in 1998.
Return to the non-leagues
He then dropped back into the non-league ranks with a season at Kettering TownKettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
followed by a return to Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
.
Residing just outside of Lincoln, Mark reduced his travel commitments by linking up with Lincoln United
Lincoln United F.C.
Lincoln United F.C. is an English football team which plays in the Northern Premier League. The club is based in Lincoln. 'The Whites', as they are commonly known, play at the Ashby Avenue ground, which backs on to Hartsholme Country Park.-History:...
in the summer of 2003, making his Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
debut in the 4-1 home victory over Witton Albion
Witton Albion F.C.
Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
on 16 August 2003.
In February 2006, Mark moved to Spalding United
Spalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
where he fulfilled the role of Player/Assistant Manager to Phil Hubbard
Phil Hubbard (footballer)
Philip John Hubbard is a former professional footballer.Hubbard, a midfielder, began his career as an apprentice with Lincoln City before playing for Norwich City, Grimsby Town, a second spell at Lincoln and Boston United. He had a short spell as player/manager at Skegness Town...
. When Hubbard departed Spalding in September 2007 so did Hone, linking up with Lincoln Moorlands Railway
Lincoln Moorlands F.C.
Lincoln Moorlands Railway F.C. are a football club based in Lincoln, England.-History:The club's predecessors, Lincoln Moorlands F.C. were established in 1989 and joined the Central Midlands League in the same year. In the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Northern Counties East League...
before announcing his retirement from playing in December 2007.
Coaching career
Hone coached in the Lincoln CityLincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
centre of excellence for a number of years, obtaining his UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
A coaching certificate in the summer of 2002 and coaching the likes of Lee Frecklington
Lee Frecklington
Lee Craig Frecklington is a footballer who plays for Peterborough United as a midfielder.-Lincoln City:Born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Frecklington made his way through Lincoln City's Centre of Excellence. He was rewarded with a scholarship place in the summer of 2002, where he was guided by former...
and Jack Hobbs
Jack Hobbs (footballer)
Jack Hobbs is a professional English football player, currently playing for Hull City.-Lincoln City:From Moulton, a small village near Spalding, Lincolnshire, Hobbs played for Moulton Harrox from the age of 10. The former Spalding Grammar School student left Moulton Harrox a few years later when...
. Having acted as Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
's resident matchday hospitality host during the 2008-2009 season, Hone succeeded Alan Biley
Alan Biley
Alan Biley was a former English professional footballer and now a football manager who played for Cambridge, Everton and Portsmouth amongst others...
as manager of Spalding United
Spalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
in July 2009.
However Hone resigned in November 2009 due to work commitments but was then given the opportunity to assist Head Coach Grant Brown with Lincoln City's Youth Team for the remainder of that season.
Family connections
Mark has played alongside his elder son David at both Spalding UnitedSpalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
and Lincoln Moorlands Railway
Lincoln Moorlands F.C.
Lincoln Moorlands Railway F.C. are a football club based in Lincoln, England.-History:The club's predecessors, Lincoln Moorlands F.C. were established in 1989 and joined the Central Midlands League in the same year. In the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Northern Counties East League...
whilst his younger son Danny
Daniel Hone
Daniel Joseph "Danny" Hone is an English footballer who is currently on loan to Barrow from Lincoln City.Hone is a product of the Lincoln City centre of excellence...
plays for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, making Mark and Danny just the fifth set of father and son to represent the club.