Now in his third season with the Reds after signing a new one year deal in the summer of 2009, Matt is a highly versatile and consistent player who can play anywhere across the back four and in a midfield holding role.
Signed for Alfreton on the opening day of the 2007/08 having proved his abilities in pre-season games.
Very good in the air and comfortable on the ball with both feet.
Matt was signed as a schoolboy by Darlington, originally as a striker. Played at the old Wembley at the age of 13 before the Division Two play off final between Darlington and Peterborough United. He was released from Darlington aged 16 and then played for Redcar-based Mackinlay Park in the Jack Hatfield League. Captained the Sheffield Hallam University first team before moving on to Dinnington Town. Played the last ten games of the 2006/07 campaign at Grantham Town..