Career
Born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Ford began his career with Manchester United. When he failed to break into the first team, he was allowed to join N ottinghamshire County in February 2000. Two years later, after just one league appearance for the Nottingham club, he moved to non-league Ilkeston Town, but left after only a year.
In 2004, he joined Gainsborough Trinity, but again left a year later to join Retford United.
He left Retford by mutual consent in February 2010 after failing to agree a new contract, but by September 2010, he was back with the club
