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22 Facts About Glen Little

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Glen Matthew Little was born on 15 October 1975 and is an English former footballer who played as a winger.

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Glen Little finished his career in non-league football with Wrexham, Wealdstone, Grays Athletic and Heybridge Swifts.

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Glen Little made his Derry City debut on 20 November 1994 on loan from Palace.

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Glen Little helped Burnley beat Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup in 2002 after a game-turning performance when brought on as a substitute.

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Glen Little attracted attention during this time, and his club was reported to have turned down big money offers for his signature.

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Glen Little made his Premiership debut for the Trotters against Wolverhampton Wanderers and set up the equalising goal for Kevin Davies but his time with Sam Allardyce's team was brief.

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In November 2006, Glen Little signed a one-year extension to his contract with Reading, keeping him at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2008.

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Glen Little went on to make 24 top flight appearances in the season.

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In July 2009, Glen Little had a trial with Sheffield United and subsequently signed a one-year contract at Bramall Lane.

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In July 2010, Glen Little signed for Aldershot Town on a one-year deal.

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Glen Little struggled with injury during his short stay, meaning he never secured a place in the side, despite his obvious potential.

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Glen Little was released by new manager Dean Holdsworth on 26 January 2011.

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In March 2011, Glen Little joined Conference National side Wrexham on trial in the hope of earning a contract.

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In February 2012, Glen Little committed himself to Wrexham signing a deal keeping him with the club until the end of the season.

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In September 2012, Glen Little picked up a slight knee injury and was not sure how long he would be on the sidelines.

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On 24 March 2013 Glen Little picked up only his third honour in his 18-year career, as Wrexham won the FA Trophy by beating Conference promotion rivals Grimsby Town on penalties.

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Glen Little did not play in the final at Wembley Stadium but played in earlier rounds against Sutton United and was an unused substitute in other rounds against Southport and in both legs of the semi-final against Gainsborough Trinity.

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In May 2013 Glen Little played at Wembley for the first time in his career as Wrexham played in the Conference National play-off final having defeated Kidderminster Harriers over the two semi-final legs which Glen Little played a part in.

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Glen Little came on as a substitute for Dean Keates in the 80th minute, unfortunately for Glen Little, opponents Newport County scored twice in the last four minutes to secure promotion condemning Wrexham to non-League football for the sixth-straight season.

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Glen Little stayed at the club for just over a month before he decided to leave after the departure of manager Jody Brown to Grays Athletic; Glen Little did not make any appearances for the Swifts.

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In July 2014 Glen Little opted to follow manager Jody Brown to Essex-based Isthmian League Premier Division side Grays Athletic.

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Glen Little left Grays in December 2014, following Jody Brown to Welling United, where he became assistant manager.