Career
Mason began his career with Nationwide League One side Manchester City in 1996 and stayed with the club until 2000 making 18 first team league appearances for the Blues. He also had a loan spell at Hartlepool United.
After being released by Manchester City in 2000, Mason joined recently promoted Scottish Premier League side Dunfermline Athletic in December 2000. In his six-and-a-half years with the Pars, Mason appeared in a Scottish Cup final, a Scottish League Cup final and also played in both of Dunfermline's UEFA Cup matches against Icelandic side Hafnarfjarðar. After the Pars relegation to the Scottish First Division in 2007, Mason opted to stay in the SPL with St. Mirren, signing on a free transfer. He left the Buddies in June 2009.
After his departure from St. Mirren, Irish sides Bohemians and St. Patrick's Athletic expressed interest in signing Mason. However on 29 August 2009 it was confirmed that he had signed for Hamilton Academical on a short term contract. He was then released by Hamilton, having only made five appearances for the club.
In February 2010, Mason rejoined Dunfermline Athletic after being released by Hamilton Academical. Mason scored the winning goal against Greenock Morton in a 1-2 victory on his second debut for the Pars.
During the start of pre-season for the 2012-13 season, Mason's retirement was announced but Dunfermline manager Jim Jefferies.
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