Tom Brighton (born 28 March 1984) is a Scottish professional

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, who played as a centre forward.

Early life

Brighton was educated at

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in Troon.

Career

Brighton began his career at Rangers, 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 played in the Scottish Youth Cup final in 2002. Rangers defeated

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4–2 at

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, with Brighton assisting Rangers' last goal. He was then recruited by

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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

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. He left

in 2006 after manager

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was accused of racist remarks during a pre-season tour of Canada. Brighton moved to

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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

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in February 2011. It was announced he was to be released from his contract on 15 May 2011. Queen of the South manager,

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, 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 debut was on 23 July 2011 the extra time 2–0 defeat away at

in the 2011–12 Scottish Challenge Cup. Tom scored a 78th-minute winner against Stranraer in his second start. Brighton left Queens for Junior side Irvine Meadow in July 2012. In June 2013 it was announced that he had left the club.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brighton, Tom 1984 births Living people Footballers from Irvine, North Ayrshire People educated at Marr College Scottish footballers Association football forwards Rangers F.C. players Scunthorpe United F.C. players Clyde F.C. players Millwall F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Dundee F.C. players Stirling Albion F.C. players Queen of the South F.C. players Irvine Meadow XI F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players English Football League players Scotland under-21 international footballers People from Troon Footballers from South Ayrshire

Early life

Career

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