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15 Facts About Kingsley Black

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Kingsley Terence Black was born on 22 June 1968 and is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder from 1987 until 2002,.

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Kingsley Black notably featured in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest, and had spells with Luton Town and Grimsby Town where he picked up honours for both clubs.

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Kingsley Black appeared in the Football League for Sheffield United and Millwall before finishing his career with Lincoln City.

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Kingsley Black started his career with his home town club of Luton Town where he notched up just under 150 appearances for the club in all competitions between 1987 and 1991.

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Kingsley Black won the League Cup with Luton Town in 1988.

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Kingsley Black returned to regular football the following year and was part of the side who earned promotion straight back to the top flight.

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Kingsley Black slotted into the Mariners midfield but was unable to stop the club losing their First Division status.

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Bournemouth led in the game before Kingsley Black made the tie all square to send the game into extra time.

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Kingsley Black went on to feature for Grimsby in the first division for the next three seasons.

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Kingsley Black was instead put up for loan, and joined Lincoln City.

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Kingsley Black returned to Blundell Park towards the end of the season and was deemed surplus to requirements by Lawrence.

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Kingsley Black's spell at Lincoln was marred by the club's overall poor performance, and the financial turmoil it was in, which would later see the club enter into administration towards the end of the season.

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Kingsley Black decided to retire from the game at the age 34 despite being offered several contracts from other clubs.

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Kingsley Black was never selected again but did play for the Northern Ireland B team until 1999.

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Kingsley Black has a holiday home in Majorca, where he co-owns a small charcuterie selling cured local meats and sausages.