Mark Bright (born June 6, 1962 in Stoke-on-Trent) is a former footballer, who is now a sports pundit and BBC London's sport presenter. June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 1 day remaining // 1508 - Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year truce and cede several territories to Venice 1513... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... This page is about Stoke-on-Trent in England. ... BBC London is the brand for the BBCs tri-media radio, television and online service for London and its immediate environs. ...

Biography

After a spell at Leek Town in 1986, Bright moved to Port Vale, and then sold to Leicester City for £33,333. Leek Town F.C. are a football club who play in Leek, England, in the Unibond Northern Premier League. ... Port Vale is an English association football club who currently play in Football League One. ... Leicester City Football Club, (also known as The Foxes) are an English professional football club based in the city of Leicester. ...

He was then signed on loan to Crystal Palace by manager Steve Coppell, where he made his name as a supreme goalscorer and sophisticated striker throughout the most successful years the clu has ever known. It was Bright's goals, along with those of strike partner Ian Wright that took Palace back into the top flight at the end of the decade. Crystal Palace Football Club are an English professional football team based in SE25, South East London and currently play in the Coca-Cola Championship, the second level of English football. ... Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is the manager of Reading Football Club. ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ... For the host of Globe Trekker (Pilot Guides), see Ian Wright (traveller). ...

'Brighty' earned the Golden Boot for the highest scorer in Division Two in 1987/88 with 24 goals and his efforts in the following term, in which he played every match, took him past his half century of league goals for the club. His 12 goals in Division One in 1989/90 were an important part of Palace's creditable showing, while fans will always remember that it was Mark's crashing drive at the start of the second-half that began Palace's recovery against Liverpool F.C. in the FA Cup semi-final and ultimately helped them to get to the final. Between the 1992-93 and 2004-05 season, the Football League Second Division was the second-highest division of The Football League and the third-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... From the 1992-1993 to the 2003-2004 season, the Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League and the second-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool. ... Note: for the full results of all FA Cup finals, see FA Cup Final The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ...

As Palace impressed in Division One throughout 1990/91 Mark proved his supreme predatory skills at the highest level with a sequence of seven top-flight goals in just 10 midwinter games as the Eagles secured their highest ever league finish. Even after Ian Wright had left the club Brightie continued his great form for Palace, and his 17 Division One goals in 1991/92 was, at the time, a record return for a Palace striker in the top-flight. For the host of Globe Trekker (Pilot Guides), see Ian Wright (traveller). ... The striker (wearing the red shirt) has run past the defender (in the white shirt) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to attempt to stop the ball. ...

Mark left Palace for Sheffield Wednesday in September 1992 in a cash plus player exchange deal involving former Charlton Athletic striker Paul Williams. He eventually became the Owls' highest goalscorer in the FA Premier League to date, scoring 48 goals between 1992 and 1996. One of his notable goals came in the All-Sheffield FA Cup Semi-Final in 1993, Bright's extra-time header sealing a place in the Final for the Owls. He was later loaned to Millwall before joining Swiss club FC Sion in January 1997. He finished his career with Charlton Athletic in 1999 after helping the club reach the Premiership. Sheffield Wednesday are a football club in the English Football League. ... Founded in 1905, Charlton Athletic F.C. play at The Valley, in Charlton, southeast London. ... Paul Williams is the name of three popular music musicians: Paul Williams, songwriter for Carpenters and many others, as well as actor in movies and TV. Paul Williams, rhythm and blues saxophonist Paul Williams, one of the lead singers of the popular Motown act The Temptations Other Paul Williams: Paul... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system... Note: for the full results of all FA Cup finals, see FA Cup Final The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ... Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at the New Den Stadium in Bermondsey, South East London. ... FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. ... Founded in 1905, Charlton Athletic F.C. play at The Valley, in Charlton, southeast London. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system...

Playing career summary

• Leek Town
• Port Vale
• Leicester City
• Crystal Palace
• Sheffield Wednesday
• Millwall
• FC Sion
• Charlton Athletic

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After football

Bright has completed six half marathons since his retirement in 1999, all of them in the Great North Run. Mark is also a regular competitor in the Flora London Marathon, raising funds for Cancer research in 2000, the Willow Foundation in 2005 and The Rhys Daniels Trust in 2006. In 2006 he starred in Cirque de Celebrite, only to be the first person to be voted off. He also scored the first goal at the new Wembley Stadium for a "Geoff Thomas Foundation Charity XI" (in aid of his captain at Palace, Geoff Thomas) a match which his team won 2-0 (Simon Jordan scoring the second goal) in March 2007. The Great North Run is the worlds most popular half marathon (13. ... Crowds turn out on the Victoria Embankment to watch the London Marathon 2005 Fun runners surge out of the Blackfriars Bridge underpass onto the Victoria Embankment; four hours down and two miles to go Finishers medal The London Marathon is a race that has been held each year in London... Cancer research is research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Cirque de Celebrite is celebrity reality TV show currently being broadcast on Sky One. ... Wembley Stadium (often called Wembley) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. ... Geoff Thomas (born August 5, 1964) is a former English footballer who captained Crystal Palace to the F.A Cup final in 1990, where they drew 3-3 with Manchester United at Wembley before losing 1-0 in the replay. ... Simon Jordan (born 24 September 1967, in Croydon, London) is chairman, owner and fan of Crystal Palace Football Club, a football club who are, as of the 2006-2007 season, in the Championship, the second level of English football. ...

Personal life

He was married to British singer and actress Michelle Gayle, until they separated in 2007. They have one child together, a son. “Matrimony” redirects here. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke while waiting between takes during location filming An actor or actress is a person who acts, or plays a role, in a dramatic production. ... Michelle Gayle (born 2 February 1971, London) is a British actress and singer. ...