Marcus Lewis Holness (born 8 December 1988 in Swinton, Greater Manchester) is an English retired professional footballer.
Holness began his career with Oldham Athletic and signed his first professional contract with them at the end of the 2006–07 season,[3] but did not play any competitive matches for them.
[8] Holness' first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 26 January 2008, in a 1–0 win over Milton Keynes Dons.
[21] On 16 July 2012, Holness joined League Two side Burton Albion signing a two-year deal after a short trial.
[32] But unfortunately, Holness received a straight red card "for raising his hands towards an opponent" in the 22nd minute, in a 3–1 loss against Wimbledon on 21 September 2013.
In the play-offs, Holness was featured started all three matches and scored against Southend United in the second leg,[35] but was unsuccessful in the final following a 1–0 loss against Fleetwood Town.
On 27 June 2014 Holness left Burton Albion to join fellow League Two club Tranmere Rovers signing two-year contract.
[42] After being absent for one game[43] Holness quickly recovered to back in the starting squad against Wycombe Wanderers on 19 August 2014.
[45] Because of his absence and finished his first season, making twenty-four appearances in all competitions, Tranmere Rovers were relegated to the National League.
[49] After extending his loan spell until the end of the season,[50] Holness then scored his first goal for the club on 8 March 2016, in a 3–2 loss against Gateshead.