Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Proctor (footballer)

Discover the career path of Michael Proctor (footballer), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Michael Proctor is a former English professional footballer who played as a striker. He's now the first-team coach at Sunderland, marking a transition from player to coaching roles within the sport. His career involved playing professionally, followed by a move into coaching, highlighting his continued involvement in football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1997: Signed professional contract with Sunderland

In October 1997, Michael Proctor signed a professional contract with Sunderland after progressing through their youth system.

November 1998: First Team Debut for Sunderland

On November 11, 1998, Michael Proctor made his first-team debut for Sunderland against Everton in the League Cup. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.

2000: Loaned to Hvidovre

In 2000, Michael Proctor was loaned to Danish side Hvidovre to recuperate from a cruciate ligament injury.

March 2001: Loaned to Halifax Town

In March 2001, Michael Proctor joined Halifax Town on loan and debuted against Cheltenham Town, scoring in a 4–2 win. He scored four goals in 12 appearances during this spell.

August 2002: Loaned to Bradford City

In August 2002, Michael Proctor joined Bradford City on loan, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Ipswich Town in a 2-1 victory.

December 2002: Scored Winner Against Liverpool

On December 15, 2002, Michael Proctor scored the winning goal for Sunderland in their 2–1 win over Liverpool.

February 2004: Joined Rotherham United

In February 2004, Michael Proctor left Sunderland and joined Rotherham United in a swap deal for Darren Byfield.

February 2005: Loaned to Swindon Town

In February 2005, Michael Proctor joined Swindon Town on a month's loan deal, later returning to Rotherham in March when Swindon could not afford to extend the loan.

July 2005: Moved to Hartlepool United

In July 2005, Michael Proctor moved to Hartlepool United on a free transfer.

March 2007: Loaned to Wrexham

In March 2007, Michael Proctor joined League Two club Wrexham on a month's loan.

May 2007: Joined Wrexham Permanently

In May 2007, Michael Proctor was released by Hartlepool and confirmed a permanent move to Wrexham.

May 2008: Transfer Listed by Wrexham

In May 2008, Michael Proctor was transfer listed by Wrexham following the club's relegation, despite being the club's top scorer.

2009: Left Wrexham by Mutual Consent

In the summer of 2009, after talks with manager Dean Saunders, Michael Proctor left Wrexham by mutual consent.

2014: Co-host for Sun FM's Football Show

From the start of the 2014–15 season, Michael Proctor began working as a co-host for Sun FM's Into The Light football show, discussing Sunderland with Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker.