Michael John Kightly was born on 24 January 1986 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.
22 Facts About Michael Kightly
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Michael Kightly again slipped into the non-League though, before being spotted by Wolverhampton Wanderers while starring for Grays Athletic.
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Michael Kightly soon became a vital player for Wolves and was pivotal in their promotion to the Premier League in 2009.
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Michael Kightly joined Stoke City in August 2012 for an undisclosed fee.
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Michael Kightly's stay was short and was back in professional football, signing a two-year scholarship with Southend United on 16 December 2002 following a five-game trial period.
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Michael Kightly was released at the end of the season by Southend manager Steve Tilson.
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Michael Kightly would subsequently return to play against Grays for Wolves in a pre-season friendly, which was a condition of the permanent deal later made between the clubs.
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Michael Kightly became a first-team regular in the remainder of the season, and his six goals helped the club into a play-off position.
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Michael Kightly signed a new four-year deal with Wolves in June 2007, after reported interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton.
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Michael Kightly had further injuries that kept him out of the Wolves side, finally returning to play in the final four fixtures as the club narrowly missed the play-off places on goal difference.
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Michael Kightly signed an improved new four-year deal with the club in June 2008.
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Michael Kightly eventually made his return to first team action after 16 months on the sidelines from various injuries, against Newcastle United in April 2011.
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Michael Kightly joined Premier League side Stoke City on 8 August 2012 for an undisclosed fee.
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Michael Kightly scored against Aston Villa on 6 April 2013.
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Michael Kightly ended the season with 26 appearances to his name of which 19 were starts, as Stoke finished in 13th position.
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Michael Kightly scored five goals in 38 games for Burnley as they gained promotion to the Premier League.
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Michael Kightly made his move to Turf Moor permanent on 27 June 2014, signing a three-year contract.
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Michael Kightly made a total of twelve appearances for the Brewers, scoring four goals as they secured their Championship status.
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In July 2017 Michael Kightly rejoined Southend United on a three-year contract.
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Michael Kightly announced his retirement from football on 12 August 2019.
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Michael Kightly was called into the England U21 squad in August 2007 for a friendly against Romania and went on to make his debut, playing the first half of the game.
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Michael Kightly grew up supporting Manchester United but switched allegiances to Tottenham Hotspur.