Mark Wright was named on the Crawley Town bench for their FA Cup clash with Premier League side Leeds United on Sunday. The reality TV star was selected in the League Two side’s squad for the first time, for the game live on BBC.
Wright, 33, has recently re-signed for the Red Devils, 13 years after a first stint for the club. And he has this week been joined at the club by brother Josh, following his release by Leyton Orient.
The reality star’s return to the professional ranks is being documented by the BBC in a programme called “Mark Wright: The Last Chance”.
The left-back signed for the club in December on a non-contract basis, having been training with the side for two months. Coach John Yems said upon his signing: “Mark has been
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