Cousins Hangs The Gloves After 18 Years - Logan Rankin

Earlier today, goalkeeping legend, Mark Cousins, announced his retirement from semi-professional and professional football after 18 long and lustrous years.
Career History

The 38 year-old started his senior career out at Colchester United, before loan spells at Staines Town, Enfield Town, and Heading F.C would soon follow. He would later make the switch up from Colchester to Dagenham, as he joined Dagenham and Redbridge from 2014 all the way untill 2018, where a move to Barnet would upon the goalkeeper. He would soon make a move to Bromley, until he would make his final move to Ebsfleet United.

Ebsfleet Career

His last 3 seasons could be said to be his most memorable, with Ebsfleet, where his side stormed the Vanarama Nation League South, listing 32 wins, 110 goals scored, on 103 points , amassing 18 clean sheets, and 20 points clear of 2nd place Dartford.

Cousins made his 100th appearance for The Fleet in a National League 0-0 draw against Boreham Wood, which also confirmed their status as a Nation League club for the 24/25 season, he played in his 155th appearance earlier this month.

He also leaves the Fleet as, their only goalkeeper to score a goal!!

What Now For The Ex-Keeper?

Mark Cousins will play his final 2 games for Ebsfleet, against Grimsby and Maidstone United which both games will mark his 167th and 168th appearance respectively.

His time in football won't be over however, as he will take up a goalkeeping position at EFL Championship outfit, Ipswich Town, in November.


Congrats on a brilliant career, Mark!!





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