Keith Knight (footballer)
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Keith Knight is an English
footballer. He plays in either right wing back or midfield positions and is currently with Swindon Supermarine
. He played professionally in the Football League
for Reading
and in the Netherlands for BV Veendam
. He represented England
seven times at Under-18 level and played for the England National Game XI in the 1993-94 and 1995-96 seasons.
Knight began his career as a junior with Cheltenham Town
, then managed by John Murphy
, before joining Reading
in September 1988 for a fee of £7,000. He picked up England caps at youth level and scored on his Reading debut, against Southend United
. He was later on the verge of joining Sunderland
, but the eal fell through as Knight required a hernia
operation. On his release by Reading he joined Gloucester City, then managed by Brian Godfrey
, but stayed only a short time before being offered a professional contract by Dutch side BV Veendam
.
On his return to England, Knight was signed again by Murphy, by now in charge of Trowbridge Town
. He had a loan spell with Yeovil Town
before following Murphy to Gloucester City in August 1994. He joined Cheltenham Town on loan in the 1996-97 season and moved to Halesowen Town
in October 1996. He later rejoined Cheltenham where he was a member of their side that won the FA Trophy
in 1998 and the Conference
and with it promotion to the Football League in 1999.
Knight didn't follow Cheltenham into the League, moving to Worcester City
in the 1999 close season. he subsequently played for Witney Town, Clevedon Town
, Swindon Supermarine
and Cirencester Town
before rejoining Gloucester City in June 2003 as player-coach.
He left in January 2006 to join Cinderford Town
, initially as a player, before becoming player-coach and stepping up to player-manager in July 2007. However, he resigned as Cindeford manager on 3 October 2007.
He rejoined Swindon Supermarine in October 2007.
In November 2011, Knight featured for Cheltenham
based amateur side Shurdington Rovers at the age of 42.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer. He plays in either right wing back or midfield positions and is currently with Swindon Supermarine
Swindon Supermarine F.C.
Swindon Supermarine F.C. are a football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. Currently they are members of the Southern League Premier Division...
. He played professionally in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
and in the Netherlands for BV Veendam
BV Veendam
SC Veendam is a Dutch football club based in Veendam, Groningen province, playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands. The club's official colours are black and yellow.- History :...
. He represented England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
seven times at Under-18 level and played for the England National Game XI in the 1993-94 and 1995-96 seasons.
Knight began his career as a junior with Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
, then managed by John Murphy
John Murphy
-In politics:*John Murphy , American Democratic Governor and Congressman from Alabama*John Murphy , Member of the UK Parliament for East Kerry, 1900–1910*John W...
, before joining Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in September 1988 for a fee of £7,000. He picked up England caps at youth level and scored on his Reading debut, against Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
. He was later on the verge of joining Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, but the eal fell through as Knight required a hernia
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm....
operation. On his release by Reading he joined Gloucester City, then managed by Brian Godfrey
Brian Godfrey
Brian Cameron Godfrey was a Welsh international footballer.Brian was an inside forward who started his league career at Everton where he only made one appearance before joining Scunthorpe United in June 1960...
, but stayed only a short time before being offered a professional contract by Dutch side BV Veendam
BV Veendam
SC Veendam is a Dutch football club based in Veendam, Groningen province, playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands. The club's official colours are black and yellow.- History :...
.
On his return to England, Knight was signed again by Murphy, by now in charge of Trowbridge Town
Trowbridge Town F.C.
Trowbridge Town F.C. are a football club based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, and they play at Woodmarsh on the southern edge of the town. They are currently members of the Hellenic Football League Division One West.-History:...
. He had a loan spell with Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
before following Murphy to Gloucester City in August 1994. He joined Cheltenham Town on loan in the 1996-97 season and moved to Halesowen Town
Halesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
in October 1996. He later rejoined Cheltenham where he was a member of their side that won the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
in 1998 and the Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
and with it promotion to the Football League in 1999.
Knight didn't follow Cheltenham into the League, moving to Worcester City
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...
in the 1999 close season. he subsequently played for Witney Town, Clevedon Town
Clevedon Town F.C.
Clevedon Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Clevedon, North Somerset. They currently play in the Southern League Division One South & West.-History:...
, Swindon Supermarine
Swindon Supermarine F.C.
Swindon Supermarine F.C. are a football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. Currently they are members of the Southern League Premier Division...
and Cirencester Town
Cirencester Town F.C.
Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium...
before rejoining Gloucester City in June 2003 as player-coach.
He left in January 2006 to join Cinderford Town
Cinderford Town F.C.
Cinderford Town A.F.C. are a football club based in Cinderford in Gloucestershire, England. They were established in 1922 and joined the Western League in 1946. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Southern League Division One South and West...
, initially as a player, before becoming player-coach and stepping up to player-manager in July 2007. However, he resigned as Cindeford manager on 3 October 2007.
He rejoined Swindon Supermarine in October 2007.
In November 2011, Knight featured for Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
based amateur side Shurdington Rovers at the age of 42.