Mark O'Hara Player Profile

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Personal

  • Full Name: Mark O'Hara
  • Born: December 12th, 1995 (Barrhead)
  • Height: 6' 3

Career

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Signed: June 8th, 2016
  • Date Left Club: May 25th, 2018
  • First Manager: Paul Hartley
  • Dundee Career Totals:
    71 first team competitive appearances
    11 first team competitive goals
  • Also Played For: Kilmarnock, Lincoln City, Motherwell, Peterborough United, St Mirren


Dundee Career Summary

Competitive Friendlies
2016-17 29 (3) 5 2 (1)-
2017-18 33 (6) 6 3 (2) 1
TOTAL 62 (9) 11 5 (3) 1

NOTES:
Other Cups may include: Anglo-Scottish Cup, Challenge Cup, Cup Winners' Cup, Drybrough Cup, International Soccer League, League Cup, Summer Cup, Texaco Cup.


Biography

Mark O’Hara began his career at Kilmarnock, making his competitive debut aged just 16 in a 2-1 defeat to Stenhousemuir in the League Cup in August 2012.

Mark initially plied his trade as a defender, and made 78 appearances for Kilmarnock over 4 seasons without scoring. Mark’s final game for Kilmarnock was their 4-0 victory over Falkirk in the Championship Play-Off, which allowed the Ayrshire club to keep their place in the Scottish Premiership.


Paul Hartley moved to sign Mark for Dundee in June 2016, and converted the player from a defender to an attacking midfielder. Mark adapted very well to his change of position, netting 5 goals and providing 3 assists in his first season.

In February 2017, Mark struck the opening goal in a 2-1 victory over Rangers at Dens – Dundee’s first home victory over the Ibrox club since 1992. The midfielder also struck twice in Neil McCann’s first game in charge, a 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park.

Mark kept his place in the Dundee team the following season, and scored Dundee’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Dundee United in the League Cup Group Stage at Dens. Mark also netted both goals in another 2-1 victory over Rangers at Dens, and important strikes in wins over Ross County and Partick Thistle.

The midfielder’s form tailed off in the second half of the season; his last goal coming in a 2-2 draw with Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Dens.

Mark finished the season with 6 goals from 39 games in all competitions, and left Dundee at the end of his contract to sign for English League One side Peterborough United.

Mark’s Peterborough career started brightly, however after the sacking of the manager that signed him, Steve Evans, the midfielder was loaned to Lincoln City. Mark helped Lincoln to win the 2018/2019 League Two title, and returned to Scotland on loan to Motherwell the following season.

In the summer of 2020, Mark signed for the Steelmen on a permanent contract.

Debut

July 16th, 2016
East Fife 1 - 1 Dundee

League Cup (Group A)


Playing Statistics - First Team Competitive matches (All Seasons)


Competition NPS Win % Draw % Loss %
League 52 (8)94 101
Scottish Cup 41- 1-
League Cup 6 (1)12 --
Totals: 62 (9)116 111

 Recent Starting Appearances (First Team Competitive matches)
 05/05/18 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H) 1 - 0
 28/04/18 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A) 1 - 2
 21/04/18 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (H) 2 - 1
 07/04/18 Premiership vs. Rangers (A) 0 - 4
 04/04/18 Premiership vs. Celtic (A) 0 - 0

 Recent Goals Scored (First Team Competitive matches)
 20/01/18 4th Round vs. Inverness CT (H) 2 - 2
 16/12/17 Premiership vs. Partick (H) 3 - 0
 02/12/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (A) 2 - 0
 24/11/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H) 2 - 1
 24/11/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H) 2 - 1

 List of First Team Competitive matches played (click to expand)
 05/05/18 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H)  1 - 0
 28/04/18 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  1 - 2
 21/04/18 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (H)  2 - 1
 07/04/18 Premiership vs. Rangers (A)  0 - 4
 04/04/18 Premiership vs. Celtic (A)  0 - 0
 01/04/18 Premiership vs. Hearts (H)  1 - 1
 17/03/18 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (A)  0 - 1
 10/03/18 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (H)  0 - 4
 24/02/18 Premiership vs. Motherwell (H)  0 - 1
 17/02/18 Premiership vs. Partick (A)  2 - 1
 13/02/18 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (A)  2 - 3
 10/02/18 5th Round vs. Motherwell (H)  0 - 2
 03/02/18 Premiership vs. Ross County (H)  1 - 4
 30/01/18 4th Round Replay vs. Inverness CT (A)  1 - 0
 27/01/18 Premiership vs. Hamilton (A)  2 - 1
 24/01/18 Premiership vs. Hibernian (H)  0 - 1
 20/01/18 4th Round vs. Inverness CT (H)  2 - 2
 30/12/17 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (A)  2 - 0
 26/12/17 Premiership vs. Celtic (H)  0 - 2
 23/12/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  1 - 1
 16/12/17 Premiership vs. Partick (H)  3 - 0
 12/12/17 Premiership vs. Hearts (A)  0 - 2
 08/12/17 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (H)  0 - 1
 02/12/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (A)  2 - 0
 24/11/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  2 - 1
 18/11/17 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (H)  0 - 0
 04/11/17 Premiership vs. Hibernian (A)  1 - 2
 28/10/17 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H)  1 - 3
 25/10/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (H)  0 - 1
 21/10/17 Premiership vs. Partick (A)  1 - 2
 14/10/17 Premiership vs. Celtic (A)  0 - 1
 30/09/17 Premiership vs. Hearts (H)  2 - 1
 23/09/17 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (A)  1 - 1
 20/09/17 Quarter Final vs. Celtic (H)  0 - 4
 16/09/17 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (H)  3 - 2
 09/09/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (A)  1 - 4
 27/08/17 Premiership vs. Hibernian (H)  1 - 1
 19/08/17 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (A)  1 - 2
 12/08/17 Premiership vs. Hamilton (A)  0 - 3
 09/08/17 2nd Round vs. Dundee Utd (H)  2 - 1
 05/08/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (H)  1 - 2
 30/07/17 Group C vs. Dundee Utd (H)  1 - 1
 26/07/17 Group C vs. Cowdenbeath (A)  3 - 0
 22/07/17 Group C vs. Buckie Thistle (H)  2 - 0
 18/07/17 Group C vs. Raith Rovers (A)  2 - 1
 20/05/17 Premiership vs. Hamilton (A)  0 - 4
 17/05/17 Premiership vs. Inverness CT (H)  0 - 2
 13/05/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (H)  1 - 1
 06/05/17 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (A)  1 - 0
 29/04/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  3 - 2
 15/04/17 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H)  0 - 2
 08/04/17 Premiership vs. Hearts (A)  0 - 1
 04/04/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (A)  1 - 2
 31/03/17 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (H)  0 - 7
 19/03/17 Premiership vs. Celtic (H)  1 - 2
 11/03/17 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (A)  0 - 2
 01/03/17 Premiership vs. Partick (H)  0 - 1
 25/02/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  5 - 1
 19/02/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  2 - 1
 11/02/17 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (H)  1 - 1
 04/02/17 Premiership vs. Inverness CT (A)  2 - 2
 27/01/17 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (A)  0 - 3
 21/01/17 4th Round vs. St Mirren (H)  0 - 2
 31/12/16 Premiership vs. St Johnstone (H)  3 - 0
 23/12/16 Premiership vs. Hearts (H)  3 - 2
 17/12/16 Premiership vs. Celtic (A)  1 - 2
 15/10/16 Premiership vs. Hearts (A)  0 - 2
 01/10/16 Premiership vs. Celtic (H)  0 - 1
 18/09/16 Premiership vs. Aberdeen (H)  1 - 3
 10/09/16 Premiership vs. Kilmarnock (H)  1 - 1
 27/08/16 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  0 - 0
 19/08/16 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H)  1 - 1
 13/08/16 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  1 - 2
 06/08/16 Premiership vs. Ross County (A)  3 - 1
 26/07/16 Group A vs. Peterhead (A)  1 - 2
 23/07/16 Group A vs. Dumbarton (H)  6 - 2
 16/07/16 Group A vs. East Fife (A)  1 - 1

 List of First Team Competitive goals scored (click to expand)
 20/01/18 4th Round vs. Inverness CT (H)  2 - 2
 16/12/17 Premiership vs. Partick (H)  3 - 0
 02/12/17 Premiership vs. Ross County (A)  2 - 0
 24/11/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  2 - 1
 24/11/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  2 - 1
 30/07/17 Group C vs. Dundee Utd (H)  1 - 1
 29/04/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  3 - 2
 25/02/17 Premiership vs. Motherwell (A)  5 - 1
 19/02/17 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  2 - 1
 19/08/16 Premiership vs. Hamilton (H)  1 - 1
 13/08/16 Premiership vs. Rangers (H)  1 - 2

  = Starting Appearances (Sub Appearances) | = Goals | NPS = Squad Appearances (as Non-Playing Sub) | GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio
 Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in


Timeline

  • Date of Birth


    Mark was born on this date in Barrhead.

    Tuesday, December 12th, 1995

  • Signed For Dundee

    Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

  • First Non-Competitive Appearance (Friendly)

    Dumbarton 1 - 2 Dundee
    Friendly

    Dundee started their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Dumbarton. Cammy Kerr put the Dee ahead midway through the first half. Gregor Buchanan equalised after half time but Kerr’s second g

    Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

  • First Team Debut

    East Fife 1 - 1 Dundee
    League Cup (Group A)

    Dundee’s Betfred Cup campaign got off to a poor start in a 1-1 draw at East Fife, with the Dark Blues losing out on the bonus point in the penalty shoot-out. The Dee looked comfortable for the first h

    Saturday, July 16th, 2016

  • League Debut

    Ross County 1 - 3 Dundee
    League (Premiership)

    Dundee got the Premiership season off to a flying start with an excellent 3-1 win against Ross County in Dingwall. Rory Loy set the Dark Blues on their way with two first half goals, the secon

    Saturday, August 6th, 2016

  • First Goal

    Dundee 1 - 2 Rangers
    League (Premiership)

    Dundee lost out in their first home game of the season, going down 2-1 to Rangers at Dens Park. Harry Forrester and Kenny Miller gave Rangers a deserved two goal lead before Mark O’Hara pulled the Dee

    Saturday, August 13th, 2016

  • 50th Appearance

    Hearts 2 - 0 Dundee
    League (Premiership)

    The Dark Blues lost 2-0 against Hearts at Tynecastle tonight. An Esmael Goncalves goal on the break put the Jam Tarts ahead in the first half and Christophe Berra added a late second from a corner. Du

    Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

  • Last Goal

    Dundee 2 - 2 Inverness CT
    Scottish Cup (4th Round)

    Dundee face a difficult Scottish Cup fourth round replay in Inverness after a performance marred by defensive errors in the 2-2 draw against Caley Thistle at Dens Park this afternoon. An Aaron Doran g

    Saturday, January 20th, 2018

  • 50th League Appearance

    Kilmarnock 3 - 2 Dundee
    League (Premiership)

    Dundee lost 3-2 at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock tonight, throwimg away the points in a game in which they looked hot favourites to win midway through the second half. They got off to a bad start when Eamo

    Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

  • Last Appearance

    Dundee 1 - 0 Hamilton
    League (Premiership)

    Kevin Holt scored the first half goal that gave Dundee a 1-0 win over Hamilton Accies at Dens Park this afternoon, guaranteeing the Dee won’t finish in the Premiership’s automatic relegation spot. Hol

    Saturday, May 5th, 2018

  • Left the Club

    Friday, May 25th, 2018