Tom Brighton
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Tom Brighton is a Scottish
professional association footballer who plays at centre forward. He is currently contracted to Queen of the South
.
, where he played only one game, before going to Scunthorpe United
for a short loan spell. He was released from his contract with Rangers in June 2005.
He was then recruited by Clyde
during the close season and made his debut in the opening league game against Ross County
. Brighton was voted Man of the Match in Clyde's Scottish Cup
shock win over Celtic
. He left Clyde in 2006 after manager Graham Roberts
was accused of racist remarks during a pre-season tour of Canada
.
Brighton moved to Millwall
in June 2006. His time at Millwall was however disrupted by several injuries.
On 8 May 2008 it was announced that Brighton had signed a pre-contract with St. Mirren
. Brighton's contract was not renewed at the end of the 2009–10 season.
He signed for Stirling Albion in February 2011. It was announced he was to be released from his contract on 15 May 2011.
Queen of the South
manager, Gus MacPherson
, having known Brighton from his time as St. Mirren
manager, offered him training facilities during the summer of 2011 and he also played him in a few pre-season friendlies. Brighton was then offered a contract on 21 July 2011 with Queens which he accepted. His QoS debut was on 23rd July 2011 the extra time 2–0 defeat away at Ayr United in the 2011-12 Scottish Challenge Cup.
Tom scored a 78th minute winner against Stranraer in his second start.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional association footballer who plays at centre forward. He is currently contracted to Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
.
Career
Brighton began his career at RangersRangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, where he played only one game, before going to Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
for a short loan spell. He was released from his contract with Rangers in June 2005.
He was then recruited by Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
during the close season and made his debut in the opening league game against Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
. Brighton was voted Man of the Match in Clyde's Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
shock win over Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. He left Clyde in 2006 after manager Graham Roberts
Graham Roberts (footballer)
Graham Paul Roberts is a retired English footballer who played for numerous clubs, mainly in a defensive role...
was accused of racist remarks during a pre-season tour of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Brighton moved to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in June 2006. His time at Millwall was however disrupted by several injuries.
On 8 May 2008 it was announced that Brighton had signed a pre-contract with St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. Brighton's contract was not renewed at the end of the 2009–10 season.
He signed for Stirling Albion in February 2011. It was announced he was to be released from his contract on 15 May 2011.
Queen of the South
Queen of the South
For other uses see Queen of the South Queen of the South is an alternative title for the Queen of Sheba. The phrase Queen of the South is used in the New Testament and is attributed to Jesus Christ....
manager, Gus MacPherson
Gus MacPherson
Angus Ian MacPherson is a Scottish former football player and manager. MacPherson played for Kilmarnock for over a decade, making over 350 league appearances. After retiring as a player in 2003, he became manager of St. Mirren, a position he held until May 2010. MacPherson took St...
, having known Brighton from his time as St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
manager, offered him training facilities during the summer of 2011 and he also played him in a few pre-season friendlies. Brighton was then offered a contract on 21 July 2011 with Queens which he accepted. His QoS debut was on 23rd July 2011 the extra time 2–0 defeat away at Ayr United in the 2011-12 Scottish Challenge Cup.
Tom scored a 78th minute winner against Stranraer in his second start.
See also
- Rangers F.C. season 2001-02Rangers F.C. season 2001-02The 2001–02 season is the 105th season of competitive football by Rangers.-Overveiw:Rangers played a total of 59 competitive matches during the 2001–02 season. The side won both the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup in 2001-02, while finishing second in the Scottish Premier...
| 2002–03Rangers F.C. season 2002-03The 2002–03 season is the 106th season of competitive football by Rangers.-Overview:Rangers played a total of 50 competitive matches during the 2002–03 season. They won their seventh domestic treble in manager Alex McLeish's first full season in charge, having taken over from Dick...
| 2003–04Rangers F.C. season 2003-04The 2003–04 season is the 107th season of competitive football by Rangers.-Overview:Rangers played a total of 52 competitive matches during the 2003–04 season. The season ended trophyless. Due to the club's financial situation they had to resort to selling many top players...
| 2004–05Rangers F.C. season 2004-05The 2004–05 season is the 108th season of competitive football by Rangers.- Overview :Rangers played a total of 51 competitive matches during the 2004–05 season. They went into the season looking to recapture their Scottish Premier League crown, which Celtic had won the season before... - Clyde F.C. season 2005-06Clyde F.C. season 2005-06In season 2005-06, Clyde competed in their sixth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Graham Roberts was appointed as new manager, after Billy Reid left to join Hamilton Academical. Roberts appointed ex-Celtic player Joe Miller as his assistant....
- St Mirren F.C. season 2008-09St Mirren F.C. season 2008-09St. Mirren will compete once again in the Scottish Premier League after finishing in 10th place for season 2007–08. It will also mark the end of their stay at the current St. Mirren Park or "Love Street", their home since 1894...