Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust

Became the fourth former Dundee United player in the Pittodrie ranks after the 26-year olds-s summer switch, signing a 2-year-deal. The tenacious and industrious midfielder began his career at Falkirk and progressed through the Youth Development scheme. He made his Falkirk towards the end of season 1998-99 aged 17 and for the next three seasons he hardly missed a game for Falkirk and by the time he left, the midfielder had accumulated 125 appearances and scored nine times. Quickly settled in at Tannadice to become a regular in the side, racking up 189 appearances, scoring five times. Out of contract at the end of last season, he opted for Aberdeen rather than a possible move to a Championship side south of the border. He added much needed experience to the Dons side after the departure of so many senior players at the end of the [revious season. A massive player for the club he slotted in well to the Aberdeen midfield. He had an outstanding season and was arguably the clubs most consistent player. In December 2005, Mark made his debut for the Scotland B team, coming on as a sub against Poland in the Future Cup 2005 competition.