Mark Gleeson

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Mark Gleeson
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Gleeson playing for Warrington in 2007
Personal information
Born (1982-07-16) 16 July 1982 (age 42)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight12 st 10 lb (81 kg)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2000–08 Warrington Wolves 141120048
2008–10 Halifax 43120048
2011 Barrow Raiders 2330012
Total2072700108
Source: [1] [2]
As of 23 May 2016
Relatives Martin Gleeson (brother)
Sean Gleeson (cousin)

Mark Gleeson (born 16 July 1982) is a former English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He was contracted to Halifax until the end of the National League One 2008 season. [1] [2]

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Mark Gleeson was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, and like his brother Martin, he spent seven years of his junior career in Australia after emigrating with his family aged 8, and later signed for the Warrington Wolves Academy, featuring in their 1999 under-19 Grand Final team against Leeds Rhinos, he briefly returned to Australia to play in Cairns, Queensland.[ citation needed ]

Gleeson won Sky's Man of the Match award on full début against champions the Bradford Bulls in 2001. Gleeson re-signed for the Warrington Wolves when Paul Cullen took over as coach in time for the 2003's Super League VIII. He made his England début against France at Headingley in 2005. [3]

In July 2008, Mark was released from his contract at the Warrington Wolves, and opted to sign for National League One side Halifax, after his contract with the Featherstone Rovers fell through. Mark was unveiled as Halifax's new signing during halftime in their match against the Leigh Centurions which was shown live on Sky Sports.[ citation needed ]

On 14 August 2008, one month after Gleeson signed for Halifax, he signed a new and improved contract until the end of the 2009 season.[ citation needed ]

Genealogical information

Mark Gleeson is the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Martin Gleeson, and the cousin of the rugby league footballer; Sean Gleeson.

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  2. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "France serve notice of intent, but England redress balance". theguardian.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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