Kirk HiltonKirk Hilton is an English former professional footballer who played in the [Football League] for Blackpool.Club careerHilton began his career in the Manchester [United F.C.|Manchester United] youth programme. He was released from United and played for clubs such as Altrincham and Blackpool, before being last seen playing as a defender for Royal [Antwerp FC|Royal Antwerp].After footballHilton retired aged 28 after a hip operation. He later moved to Dubai and founded a football academy.