Mark Joseph Hone (born 31 March 1968) is an English, retired, professional

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who played in the

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for

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and Lincoln City. Has been manager of Spalding United whilst his son

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had played for Lincoln City and is currently at conference north side North Ferriby United. Hone has recently worked in the media. Working for BBC radio Lincolnshire he is a regular on the Football live phone in debate on a Tuesday and Friday discussing issues with Lincoln City and also local non-league sides in the area. Hone has also been the expert summariser on Lincoln City games.

Playing career

A combative

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or central defender, Hone began his career at

making eight first team appearances before dropping into the non-league ranks with

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. In 1994, he had a second chance in the

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when

paid £50,000 to secure his services. He spent two years with Southend before moving north to Lincoln City for a further two seasons winning promotion with Lincoln in 1998.

Return to Non-League

He then dropped back into non-league football with a season at

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followed by a return to

. Residing just outside

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, Hone reduced his travel commitments by linking up with

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in the summer of 2003, making his

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debut in the 4–1 home victory over Witton Albion on 16 August 2003. In February 2006, Hone moved to Spalding United where he fulfilled the role of player/assistant manager to

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. When Hubbard departed Spalding in September 2007, so did Hone, linking up with Lincoln Moorlands Railway before announcing his retirement from playing in December 2007.

Coaching career

Hone coached in the Lincoln City centre of excellence for a number of years, obtaining his

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A coaching certificate in the summer of 2002 and coaching the likes of

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and

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. Having acted as Lincoln City's resident matchday hospitality host during the 2008–2009 season, Hone succeeded Alan Biley as manager of Spalding United in July 2009. However, Hone resigned in November 2009, due to work commitments but was then given the opportunity to assist head coach Grant Brown with Lincoln City's youth team for the remainder of that season.

Family connections

Hone has played alongside his elder son David at both Spalding United and Lincoln Moorlands Railway whilst his younger son

plays for

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References

External links

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Lincoln City F.C. Official Archive Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hone, Mark 1968 births Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Croydon People from Croydon English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders Crystal Palace F.C. players Welling United F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Kettering Town F.C. players Lincoln United F.C. players Spalding United F.C. players Lincoln Moorlands Railway F.C. players England men's semi-pro international footballers English Football League players