About Michael Kightly
Michael John Kightly (born 24 January 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, most notably for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC. Kightly was rejected as a schoolboy by Tottenham Hotspur but worked his way back to League football with Southend United. He again slipped into the non-League though, before being spotted by Wolverhampton Wanderers while starring for Grays Athletic. He soon became a vital player for Wolves and was pivotal in their promotion to the Premier League in 2009. However injuries disrupted his time in the top flight before the club's relegation after three seasons. He joined Stoke City in August 2012 for an undisclosed fee. Kightly spent the 2012–13 season at Stoke before joining Burnley on loan in August 2013. After helping the Clarets gain promotion to the Premier League he made the move permanent in June 2014. Conference side Grays Athletic signed Kightly, where he scored 15 league goals in his first season, and won the FA Trophy. Kightly scored his first ever league goal to earn a 1–0 victory at Queens Park Rangers in December 2006. He 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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