Mark Carter (footballer)

Mark Colin Carter (born 17 December 1960 in Liverpool, England) is an English former footballer.

Mark Carter
Personal information
Full name Mark Colin Carter
Date of birth (1960-12-17) 17 December 1960 (age 63)
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1978–1979 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1982 South Liverpool ? (?)
1982–1984 Bangor City 74 (27)
1984–1991 Runcorn 255 (144)
1991–1993 Barnet 82 (30)
1993–1997 Bury 134 (62)
1997–1998 Rochdale 11 (2)
1997–1998Gateshead (loan) 8 (1)
1998–1999 Ashton United 20 (19)
1999–2000 Runcorn ? (?)
2001–2002 Glossop North End ? (?)
International career
1987–1991 England Semi-Pro 11 (13)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:30, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Mark Carter, more commonly known to all as Spike, was a lethal goal scorer. He plied his trade almost exclusively in the non league of English & Welsh Football until he was signed by Barry Fry for Barnet. Fry was preparing his club for a final push for Football League status and promotion from the GM Football Conference. Duly promoted Carter was able to pit his scoring skills against professional defences and managed just short of 100 goals at Barnet then Bury and finally Rochdale.

Also a fine cricketer he played for Bootle Cricket Club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition

Carter is the leading scorer of the England semi-pro team, with 13 goals in 11 appearances.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony (2007). The Non League Club Directory 2008. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 926–927. ISBN 978-1-869833-57-2.