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Marc Tierney
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Marc Peter Tierney (born 23 August 1985) is an English former professional footballer. Predominantly a left-back, Tierney could play in other positions, such as centre-back.[2] His brother Paul is also a retired professional footballer.
Not to be confused with the English Catholic historian Mark Aloysius Tierney, or Mark Tierney of New Zealand band Strawpeople.
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![]() Tierney at Carrow Road in 2012 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Marc Peter Tierney[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1985-08-23) 23 August 1985 (age 38)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Prestwich, England | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Youth career | |||
000?–2003 | Oldham Athletic | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2007 | Oldham Athletic | 37 | (0) |
2004–2005 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2007–2009 | Shrewsbury Town | 79 | (1) |
2008–2009 | → Colchester United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2009–2011 | Colchester United | 74 | (1) |
2011–2013 | Norwich City | 34 | (0) |
2013–2015 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | (0) |
Total | 248 | (2) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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A graduate of the Oldham Athletic Academy where he made his debut in 2003, he has also played for Carlisle United, Shrewsbury Town, Colchester United, Norwich City, and Bolton Wanderers.