Mark Dennis

For the American football player, see Mark Dennis (American football). For the American filmmaker, see Mark Dennis (director).
Mark Dennis
Personal information
Full nameMark Earl Dennis
Date of birth2 May 1961
Place of birthStreatham, Greater London
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing positionLeft back
Club information
Current team
Winchester City
Director of Football
Youth career
–Chelsea
1977–1978Birmingham City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1978–1982Birmingham City130(1)
1983–1987Southampton95(2)
1987–1988Queens Park Rangers28(0)
1989–1990Crystal Palace9(0)
National team
1979–1980England U213(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Mark Earl Dennis (born 2 May 1961) is a retired footballer born in Streatham, London, who played at left-back for Birmingham City, Southampton, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace. He was capped three times for England under-21s.[1][2] He is Director of Football at Winchester City.[3]

Dennis was sent off 12 times in his career.[1] His "no nonsense attitude and tough tackling" earned him the nickname Psycho, long before this was given to Stuart Pearce.[4] He spent time as assistant manager at Eastleigh F.C. and as at February 2009 was a presenter on 107.8 Radio Hampshire.[4]

Honours

As a player

Southampton

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. ↑ Courtney, Barrie (10 January 2004). "England - U-21 International Results 1976-1985 - Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
  3. ↑ "Club Officials". Winchester City F.C. Retrieved 8 May 2009.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Winchester City pen pics" (PDF). Match programme. Taunton Town F.C. 14 February 2009. p. 26. Retrieved 8 May 2009.

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