Mark Archdeacon
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Mark Archdeacon is a professional football player currently playing for Clyde
. He is the son of former Celtic
player Owen Archdeacon
.
Archdeacon made his debut for Motherwell in a Europa League match against Llanelli
on 9 July 2009, and this would be his only appearance for the Steelmen.
He was once again loaned out, this time to Brechin City
, and there he scored 3 goals in 9 starts as the Glebe Park outfit just missed out on promotion to Division One
.
Archdeacon was freed by Motherwell as he did not feature in manager Craig Brown's plans.
Archdeacon has appeared twice as a trialist for Stirling Albion in season 2010/11, once as an unused substitute against Falkirk in a 3–0 defeat, and one starting appearance against the same opposition in the Stirlingshire Cup, a game in which he scored one goal in the 2–1 defeat. He then played one game as a trialist for Stenhousemuir
.
In early November, Archdeacon re-joined Brechin City
, to help them in their promotion challenge. He scored in the 5–0 win away to Peterhead
. He signed for Clyde
in June 2011.Mark scored his debut goal for Clyde
against former team Brechin City in a 4-2 win at Glebe park in the Scottish League Cup
first round and scored the last goal in a 7-1 win over East Stirling
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
. He is the son of former Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
player Owen Archdeacon
Owen Archdeacon
Owen Archdeacon is a Scottish former footballer.-Club career:Archdeacon began his career with local side Gourock United before signing for Celtic in August 1982. A versatile player, he was usually employed at left back, although he was equally happy anywhere in defence...
.
Career
In January 2009, Archdeacon went on loan to Albion Rovers however injury restricted him from making any real impact, and only managed 3 starts and 7 substitute appearances, failing to score.Archdeacon made his debut for Motherwell in a Europa League match against Llanelli
Llanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
on 9 July 2009, and this would be his only appearance for the Steelmen.
He was once again loaned out, this time to Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
, and there he scored 3 goals in 9 starts as the Glebe Park outfit just missed out on promotion to Division One
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
.
Archdeacon was freed by Motherwell as he did not feature in manager Craig Brown's plans.
Archdeacon has appeared twice as a trialist for Stirling Albion in season 2010/11, once as an unused substitute against Falkirk in a 3–0 defeat, and one starting appearance against the same opposition in the Stirlingshire Cup, a game in which he scored one goal in the 2–1 defeat. He then played one game as a trialist for Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
.
In early November, Archdeacon re-joined Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
, to help them in their promotion challenge. He scored in the 5–0 win away to Peterhead
Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
. He signed for Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
in June 2011.Mark scored his debut goal for Clyde
Clyde
-Places named Clyde:In Scotland:* River Clyde* Firth of ClydeIn Australia:* Clyde, New South Wales* Clyde, Victoria* Clyde River, New South WalesIn Canada:* Clyde, Prince Edward Island* Clyde, Quebec* Clyde, Ontario* Clyde, Alberta...
against former team Brechin City in a 4-2 win at Glebe park in the Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
first round and scored the last goal in a 7-1 win over East Stirling