Michael Kightly
Born: January 24, 1986 (age 39)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Weight: 11st 3lb (71kg)
Hometown: Basildon, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Winger
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2001-2002 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Senior | 2003-2005 | Southend United |
| → 2004-2005 | Farnborough Town (loan) | |
| 2005-2006 | Grays Athletic | |
| → 2006-2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) | |
| 2007-2012 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| → 2011-2012 | Watford (loan) | |
| 2012-2014 | Stoke City | |
| → 2013-2014 | Burnley (loan) | |
| 2014-2017 | Burnley | |
| → 2017 | Burton Albion (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 193 articles about Michael Kightly. Articles 1 to 40:
Ex-Wolves winger Michael Kightly announces retirement, age 33
Kightly made 425 career appearances.
Aug 12, 17:33
Phil Brown: 'Southend United in for Josh Wright'
Southend United boss Phil Brown reveals that he is "very interested" in signing free agent Josh Wright following the midfielder's release from Gillingham.
Aug 30, 15:33
Preview: Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between defending champions Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 10, 19:59
Burnley boss Sean Dyche after "two or three" new players
Burnley manager Sean Dyche confesses that he is not entirely happy with his playing squad as things stand, targeting at least two more new faces before the window closes.
Jul 25, 12:38
Southend United sign Michael Kightly
Southend United sign Michael Kightly on a three-year contract following the winger's release from Burnley at the end of June.
Jul 9, 11:17
Burnley release Joey Barton, Michael Kightly
Burnley confirm that Joey Barton and Michael Kightly will leave the club this summer, while talks with George Boyd and Paul Robinson are ongoing.
May 23, 14:50
Paul Lambert: Burton Albion defeat "a reality check"
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert says that his side have been handed "a reality check" after they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Burton Albion.
Feb 4, 18:58
Michael Kightly makes Burton Albion loan switch
Burnley winger Michael Kightly joins Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 31, 23:36
Team News: Jose Mourinho makes four changes
Jose Mourinho makes four changes to his Manchester United side after their humiliation at Chelsea.
Oct 29, 14:04
Everton sunk by late Scott Arfield sucker punch at Turf Moor
Scott Arfield fires late on for Burnley to earn the Clarets a 2-1 victory over Everton at Turf Moor against the run of play.
Oct 22, 16:55
Team News: Ross Barkley starts for Everton
Ross Barkley is back in the Everton lineup for the trip to Burnley.
Oct 22, 14:07
Team News: Sam Vokes starts up front for Burnley
Sam Vokes replaces Andre Gray up front for Burnley as they welcome Watford.
Sep 26, 19:04
Accrington Stanley dump Burnley out of EFL Cup with extra-time victory
Matty Pearson's extra-time strike sends Burnley tumbling out of the EFL Cup as Accrington Stanley beat Sean Dyche's men 1-0 at the Wham Stadium.
Aug 24, 22:19
Live Commentary: Accrington Stanley 1-0 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Accrington Stanley dump Burnley out of the second round of the EFL Cup with an extra-time victory at the Wham Stadium.
Aug 24, 18:45
Burnley striker Andre Gray accuses own fans of racism
Burnley ace Andre Gray claims that two supporters are still "living in the stone ages" after allegedly racially abusing him at Valley Parade.
Jul 24, 11:31
Burnley ease past Stade Nyonnais in first pre-season game
Burnley get their preparations for their first season back in the Premier League off to a winning start, beating Swiss side Stade Nyonnais 3-1.
Jul 15, 20:22
Half-Time Report: Nick Blackman and Lucas Piazon give Reading two-goal lead against Burnley
Reading lead Burnley by a 2-0 scoreline at half time at Turf Moor thanks to strikes from Nick Blackman and on-loan Chelsea midfielder Lucas Piazon.
Sep 26, 15:56
Winger Michael Kightly: 'Strong mindset key for Burnley'
Burnley winger Michael Kightly cites a strong mindset as being essential to Burnley's chances of success this season, as the club look to continue a five match unbeaten run.
Sep 25, 11:43
Preview: Burnley vs. Reading
Sports Mole checks on the progress of Burnley and Reading ahead of Saturday's meeting at Turf Moor.
Sep 24, 23:08
Derby County, Burnley ends in stalemate
Burnley miss out on the chance to edge into the Championship's automatic promotion places following a goalless draw away at Derby County in Monday's clash at the iPro.
Sep 21, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Derby County, Burnley
It is goalless at the break between Derby County and Burnley in Monday night's Championship clash at the iPro Stadium.
Sep 21, 20:35
Burnley up to third with MK Dons win
Burnley move up to third in the Championship with a 2-1 win over MK Dons at Turf Moor.
Sep 15, 21:48
Preview: Burnley vs. MK Dons
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Burnley and MK Dons at Turfmoor.
Sep 15, 01:54
Ipswich Town see off Burnley
Freddie Sears and David McGoldrick score second-half goals as Ipswich Town beat Burnley 2-0 at Portman Road.
Aug 18, 21:39
Half-Time Report: Ipswich Town, Burnley goalless at the break
Ipswich Town and Burnley play out a goalless first half in their Championship meeting at Portman Road.
Aug 18, 20:37
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the midweek Championship match between Ipswich Town and Burnley at Portman Road.
Aug 17, 17:00
Late Byron Moore goal sinks Burnley
Byron Moore scores with eight minutes remaining as Port Vale beat Burnley 1-0 to reach the second round of the League Cup.
Aug 11, 21:40
Half-Time Report: Stubborn Port Vale holding Burnley
Port Vale frustrate Championship side Burnley to earn a 0-0 half-time draw in round one of the League Cup.
Aug 11, 20:33
Leeds United, Burnley share points after late goals
Sam Vokes cancels out a late goal from Mirco Antenucci as Leeds United share a 1-1 draw with Burnley at Elland Road.
Aug 8, 14:25
Half-Time Report: No goals at Elland Road
Leeds United and Burnley remain level at the break following a lively but goalless first half at Elland Road in the Championship.
Aug 8, 13:20
Preview: Leeds United vs. Burnley
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday lunchtime's match on the opening weekend of the season as Leeds United take on Burnley.
Aug 6, 23:19
Burnley ease to win at Fleetwood Town
Goals from Stephen Ward and Marvin Sordell earn Burnley a 2-0 friendly win away at Fleetwood Town.
Jul 28, 21:38
Burnley beat Swiss side Etoile Carouge in pre-season friendly
George Boyd and Lukas Jutkiewicz score in a 2-1 pre-season friendly win over Swiss side Etoile Carouge for Burnley.
Jul 10, 19:48
End-of-season report: Burnley
Sports Mole looks back over a 2014-15 Premier League campaign that ended in relegation for Sean Dyche's Burnley.
May 25, 11:00
Preview: Burnley vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Burnley and Leicester City at Turf Moor.
Apr 23, 16:57
Burnley downed by own goal as Swansea City steal 1-0 away win
Burnley fall foul to a bizarre second-half own goal as Swansea City steal a slender 1-0 victory over Sean Dyche's men at Turf Moor in the Premier League.
Feb 28, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Burnley and Swansea City goalless at half time
Burnley and Swansea City share a goalless first half at Turf Moor in the Premier League, thanks to some first-half heroics from Swans stopper Lukasz Fabianski.
Feb 28, 15:47
Team News: Burnley unchanged for visit of Swansea City
Burnley boss Sean Dyche names an unchanged side as they welcoming Swansea City in the Premier League.
Feb 28, 14:31
Preview: Burnley vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Burnley and Swansea at Turf Moor, where a win would see the Clarets climb out of the relegation zone.
Feb 26, 20:23
Burnley stun Chelsea with late leveller
Burnley come from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Chelsea and put a dent in the Blues' title hopes.
Feb 21, 16:54
