title: Mark Ward (footballer, born 1982)
text: # Mark Ward (footballer, born 1982)
  
  Mark Steven Ward (born 27 January 1982) is an English former footballer who played as a forward for Sheffield United.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Ward began his career with Sheffield United, where he made two appearances in the Football League Championship before being released. He went on to play for non-League teams Worksop Town, Hucknall Town, Frickley Athletic, Stocksbridge Park Steels and Belper Town.
  
  