Mark Campbell is a Scottish

Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...

 professional association footballer who plays as a centre half for Queen of the South

Queen of the South

For other uses see Queen of the South Queen of the South is an alternative title for the Queen of Sheba. The phrase Queen of the South is used in the New Testament and is attributed to Jesus Christ....

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Career

He began his professional career with Stranraer

Stranraer F.C.

Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...

 before moving to Ayr United

Ayr United F.C.

Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...

, where he made over 100 first team appearances in all competitions.

Campbell next played one season with Falkirk

Falkirk F.C.

Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...

 where he picked up a winners medal in the 2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final

2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final

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 courtesy of Neil Scally

Neil Scally

Neil Scally is a Scottish footballer currently without a club, although he's currently training with Ayr United. His favoured position is midfield but he can also play in defence.-Falkirk:...

 and Darryl Duffy

Darryl Duffy

Darryl Alexander Duffy is a Scottish footballer who is currently playing for Cheltenham Town as a striker.-Club career:...

 goals in a 2-1 win against Ross County

Ross County F.C.

Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...

. In that same season 2004-05, he helped the club win the Scottish First Division Championship.

He then had a short spell with St Johnstone.

Campbell enjoyed further success at Raith Rovers

Raith Rovers F.C.

Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...

where he helped them to win the Scottish Second Division Championship in season 2008-09. Raith became the second club that Campbell played over 100 first team games for.

It was announced on 25 June 2011, alongside his ex-Raith colleague Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith (footballer)

Kevin Smith is a Scottish professional association footballer who plays as a forward for Queen of the South.-Career:Smith began his career with Leeds United, but was allowed to leave and signed for Sunderland in January 2006...

, that he had agreed terms but not yet signed for Dumfries

Dumfries

Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...

 club, Queen of the South. His Queens debut was on 23 July 2011 the extra time 2-0 defeat away to Ayr United in the 2011-12 Scottish Challenge Cup.

Personal life

Mark Campbell was born in Irvine. His brother Martyn Campbell

Martyn Campbell (footballer born 1981)

Martyn Campbell is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Ayr United,- Career :...

 plays at Somerset Park

Somerset Park

Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland.It has been the home of Ayr United since they were founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr F.C.. It currently has a capacity of 10,185 of which 1,597 is seated, making it one of the largest capacity...

. Mark Campbell is a part-time footballer, and works in Kilmarnock Prison.

Honours

Falkirk:

• Scottish Challenge Cup: 1

2004–05

2004-05 in Scottish football

The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...

• Scottish First Division: 1

2004–05

2004-05 in Scottish football

The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...

Raith Rovers:

• Scottish Second Division: 1

2008–09

2008-09 in Scottish football

The 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the...

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