Mark Stephen Fox (born 17 November 1975) is an English former professional

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who played as a

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in the

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for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Life and career

Fox was born in 1975 in

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, where he attended Brighton Hill School. He played football for Fleet Town before signing for Brighton & Hove Albion in 1994. He made 36 appearances over three seasons with the club, before returning to

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with clubs including Bashley, Basingstoke Town, and St Leonards. Fox's younger brother Simon played alongside him for Brighton & Hove Albion.

References

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