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Michael King (footballer)

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Michael King
Personal information
Full name Michael John King
Date of birth (1991-09-26) 26 September 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Aughton, England
Position(s) Left winger
Youth career
2008–2010 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Burnley 0 (0)
2012 Geylang United 23 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:43, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Michael John King (born 26 September 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left winger for Burnley in the Football League

Career

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King signed apprentice terms with Burnley in May 2008, along with five other players.[1] After appearing for the reserves in the 2009–10 season, he got offered professional terms in May 2010 along with Dominic Knowles, his chief assistant.[2]

He made his debut for the clarets in the Football League Cup game against Morecambe at the Globe Arena on 24 August 2010, which ended in a 3–1 win for Burnley. He came on as a late substitute for Chris Eagles.[3]

King has also made several appearances on the Skill Schools segment of Soccer AM representing Burnley

Club

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Club Season League Cup League Cup Other[4] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burnley 2010–11 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career totals 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Personal life

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Following his stint at Geylang United, King went on to study at St Aidan's College, Durham University, going on to play for the University A-Team. He currently lives in Finsbury Park with long-term partner, Gemma Stanley.

References

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  1. ^ "New boys sign in". 11 May 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Burnley FC announce retained list". 2 June 2008. Archived from the original on 21 May 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Great night for Kingy and Wes". 25 August 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
  4. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
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