Mark James Foran (born 30 October 1973) is an English former professional

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. Notable achievements include winning the 1991 FA Youth Cup with Millwall F.C. Mark Foran was once referred to as a "giant" by the then Peterborough United manager Barry Fry. The 6'4" defender featured briefly during footage of the video "Great Balls of Fire" hosted by Vinnie Jones when Fry was heard to shout "We've got a giant, why don't you fucking use him!" at one of his players. During an FA Cup tie, playing for then Division 3 Bristol Rovers against then Premiership Derby County he man marked Fabrizio Ravanelli, the former Italian international. Rovers won the tie 3–1 at Pride Park. A five-game loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers in the mid-1990s saw Foran voted by supporters as the worst ever player to represent the club. He did however return to haunt those who had given him this unwanted tag when he scored a headed goal against them whilst playing for Peterborough United. A compendium of injuries contributed to Foran's shortened career, suffering three broken legs including one while playing for Crewe reserves. He drifted into semi-professional football in the early 2000s before retiring to pursue a career outside the game.

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* 1973 births Living people Footballers from Aldershot English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Millwall F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players Rotherham United F.C. players Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Telford United F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1970s-stub