The club is saddened to hear about the passing of Mark Smith.
Mark was a youth-team player in the early 90s and played more than 20 times for the reserves, playing with the likes of Kevin Davies, Chris Marples and Steve Williams. On being released, Mark played local football, particularly for Hollingwood.
As a coach, he managed teams at Spire Rangers for more than a decade and became a local referee.
Mark, who was deputy head of care at Holly House Special School, also sold 50/50 tickets on matchdays before watching games as a season ticket holder.
Our sincere condolences to all of Mark’s family and friends.
