original_query: What is Brian Horton's background in football?
query: What is Brian Horton's background in football?
answer: Brian Horton is an English former footballer and manager with a long and varied career.  He played as a wing-half, starting in the West Midlands Regional League before turning professional.  He then had a successful playing career with several clubs, notably captaining Brighton & Hove Albion to promotion. After retiring from playing, he became a highly successful manager with many clubs in various leagues, including a stint managing Manchester City.