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Michael Knighton | |
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| Born | 4 October 1951 Derbyshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St Cuthbert's Society, Durham |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Website | www.michaelknighton.co.uk |
| Youth career | |||
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| Years | Team | ||
| 1965–1967 | Derby County | ||
| 1967 | Everton | ||
| 1967–1969 | Coventry City | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Carlisle United | ||
Michael Knighton (born 4 October 1951[1]) is an English businessman, best known for his involvement in Manchester United and Carlisle United football clubs. Knighton first came to prominence in 1989 for his aborted £20 million bid to buy Manchester United, which resulted in him taking a seat on the club's board.
- ^ Davenport, Peter (22 September 1989). "Football's modern-day man – Michael Knighton". Financial Times.