Mark Yardley (born 14 September 1969) is a Scottish former professional

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who played as a

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. During his time with St Mirren, he scored 66 goals in 224 league appearances. He also had spells at

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(loan) and

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. Yardley was one of four former players voted by St Mirren supporters to have a street named in his honour – Yardley Avenue – following a public competition run by Renfrewshire Council to name the streets at the former

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ground being developed by Sanctuary Scotland into affordable housing. He appeared for St Mirren in a five-a-side

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style tournament at Braehead in 2007 as part of Hugh Murray's Testimonial.

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* * 1969 births Living people People from Livingston, West Lothian Association football forwards Scottish footballers Cowdenbeath F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Forfar Athletic F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Footballers from West Lothian East Fife F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Livingston United F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1960s-stub