11 Facts About Michael Twiss

1.

Michael John Twiss was born on 26 December 1977 and is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.

2.

Michael Twiss scored 95 goals in 458 competitive matches in a 15-year career.

3.

Michael Twiss signed with Port Vale in July 2000, moving on to non-league Leigh RMI a year later.

4.

Michael Twiss had a trial at Norwich City in February 2000 after being recommended by Philip Mulryne, but was not offered a contract by manager Bruce Rioch despite scoring in his second reserve team trial game.

5.

Michael Twiss later had trials at Preston North End and Tranmere Rovers.

6.

Michael Twiss returned to Manchester United in March 1999, having only started four games for the Blades, coming on as a substitute 13 times.

7.

Michael Twiss did not play in either leg of the play-off semi-final defeat to Doncaster Rovers.

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8.

Michael Twiss helped Morecambe to survive in their first season in League Two, as they finished 11th and reached the semi-final of the Football League Trophy.

9.

York City attempted to sign him in August 2008, but this ended as Michael Twiss wanted to stay in the Lancashire area.

10.

Michael Twiss was immediately snapped up by Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic, managed by ex-Morecambe boss Jim Harvey.

11.

In June 2010, Michael Twiss signed a one-year deal with Conference club Altrincham.