Clubs played for: Manchester City, Coventry City, Walsall, Stoke City, Port Vale, Macclesfield Town (1986-2007)
Born: 1968
Birthplace: Lutterworth
Position: Defender
Biography: Brightwell began his coaching career in 2003 whilst with Port Vale, before joining Macclesfield Town as player-reserve team manager. He later became assistant manager and then manager of the club before he left the club in February 2008. He then briefly moved back to Port Vale as a coach, before leaving in February 2009.
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