TV PERSONALITY Mark Wright has played down rumours that he will sign for League Two side Crawley Town, insisting that such talk is ‘far-fetched’.
Wright, 33, has been training with the Red Devils, and was spotted in the stands in full Crawley tracksuit during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with fellow reality TV alumni Salford City.
Mark Wright was in attendance as Crawley drew 1-1 with Salford at the weekendCredit: Rex Features
Wright, 33, has been training with the League Two clubCredit: Rex Features
But despite football being his ‘No1 passion’, the ex-Towie star admitted that he is only joining in with training to keep fit.
He told the club’s YouTube channel: “I love playing football, it’s my number one passion.
“Obviously my career went in a different direction. The speculation is that I’m joining the Reds – it’s a bit far-fetched.
“I’ve just been training with the boys, I know the gaffer, played nine games under the gaffer. I’m just doing it for fitness, I love being around it, the camaraderie, the banter around the dressing room.”
Current Crawley boss John Yems returned to Broadfield Stadium in December last year, having acted as caretaker manager in the 2006-07 season.
During his previous stint, he had former West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham academy full-back Wright among his ranks – with the Essex man scoring once in nine outings.
Wright was on loan from Grays Athletic at the time, having previously turned out for Southend United and Lewes.
He would go on to play for a number of other non-league outfits up until 2011, when he packed it in to focus on other ventures.
The ex-Towie star has impressed fans during appearances in Soccer AidCredit: Getty – Contributor
Michelle Keegan is unlikely to become League Two’s most glamorous WagCredit: Getty Images – Getty
While wife Michelle Keegan is unlikely to become League Two’s most well-known Wag, Yems, 61, didn’t completely rule out the transfer.
He said: “He’s a good player, so never say never.
“The lads have taken to him and he just wants to play football.
“Mark has played for us, don’t forget that. I don’t know if he wants to play for us again, you’d have to ask him.
“I want to be like him and go and live in LA but I don’t think that is going to happen either!”
Wright is a regular for England in the popular ‘Soccer Aid’ charity matches – routinely impressing fans with his skills.
Mark Wright scores incredible free kick at Soccer Aid 2016
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
