Date of birth | 11 April 1974 |
Place of birth | Bury |
Nationality | Irish |
Weight | 75 kg |
Height | 1.75 m |
Position | Midfielder |
A club captain who leads by example, Matt has an incredible record of not missing a league game since he joined Ipswich Town for £800,000 from AFC Bournemouth in July1997.
A hard-working midfielder, he gives maximum effort in every game, seems to cover every blade of grass on the pitch and plays in the right spirit, hard but fair and rarely seeing a yellow card.
Born in Lancashire, he qualifies to play the Republic of Ireland through his grandmother.
Reflecting his club form, Matt was a near ever-present during the 2002 World Cup qualifying programme.
His highlight was a sensational equaliser in the 1-1 with Portugal in Lisbon.
With an astute right foot drive, he gave himself - and his country - a tremendous morale booster with his goal that earned a draw against Cameroon in Ireland's opening game in the 2002 World Cup finals.
Matt returned to the Premiership with Charlton Athletic in June 2003 when he agreed a four-year deal.
His Addicks contract was extended to June 2009 in May 2008.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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West Ham United | 03 Jul 1992 | 25 Apr 1995 | |
AFC Bournemouth | 27 Jan 1995 | 24 Apr 1995 | L |
AFC Bournemouth | 25 Apr 1995 | 31 Jul 1997 | |
Ipswich Town | 31 Jul 1997 | 16 Jun 2003 | |
Charlton Athletic | 16 Jun 2003 | 30 Jun 2009 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1997-98 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
1998-99 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
1999-00 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2000-01 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2000-01 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 6 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 38 | 3 |
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2001-02 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Ipswich Town | Premier League | 38 | 3 |
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2001-02 | Ipswich Town | UEFA Cup | 6 | ||||
2002-03 | Ipswich Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2002-03 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2002-03 | Ipswich Town | League Division 1 | 45 | 7 |
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2002-03 | Ipswich Town | UEFA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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2003-04 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2003-04 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 38 | 6 |
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2004-05 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
2004-05 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2004-05 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 31 | 1 |
3 |
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2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 20 | 3 |
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2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2006-07 | Charlton Athletic | Premier League | 27 | 6 |
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2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 2 |
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2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Championship | 28 | 3 |
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2007-08 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2008-09 | Charlton Athletic | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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2008-09 | Charlton Athletic | League Championship | 18 | 16 |
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2008-09 | Charlton Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
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1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | US Nike Cup | 3 | ||||
2000-01 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 3 |
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2000-01 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 8 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | 2 |
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2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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2002-03 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 6 | ||||
2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 5 | 1 |
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2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 2 | ||||
2003-04 | Republic of Ireland | Unity Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2005-06 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2005-06 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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09 Oct 1999 | North Macedonia v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 8 |
04 Jun 2000 | Republic of Ireland v Mexico | D | 2-2 | US NIKE CUP | |
06 Jun 2000 | USA v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
11 Jun 2000 | Republic of Ireland v South Africa | W | 2-1 | US NIKE CUP | |
07 Oct 2000 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
15 Nov 2000 | Republic of Ireland v Finland | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
24 Mar 2001 | Cyprus v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
28 Mar 2001 | Andorra v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
25 Apr 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Andorra | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
02 Jun 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
06 Jun 2001 | Estonia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
01 Sep 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
06 Oct 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Cyprus | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 2 |
10 Nov 2001 | Republic of Ireland v Iran | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe v Asia play-off |
15 Nov 2001 | Iran v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe v Asia play-off |
13 Feb 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
27 Mar 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Denmark | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
17 Apr 2002 | Republic of Ireland v USA | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
16 May 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Nigeria | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
01 Jun 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Cameroon | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
05 Jun 2002 | Germany v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
11 Jun 2002 | Saudi Arabia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group E |
16 Jun 2002 | Spain v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-1 (2-3) | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
21 Aug 2002 | Finland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
07 Sep 2002 | Russia v Republic of Ireland | L | 4-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
16 Oct 2002 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | L | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
20 Nov 2002 | Greece v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
12 Feb 2003 | Scotland v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
29 Mar 2003 | Georgia v Republic of Ireland | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
02 Apr 2003 | Albania v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
30 Apr 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Norway | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
07 Jun 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Albania | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
11 Jun 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Georgia | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
19 Aug 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Australia | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
06 Sep 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
11 Oct 2003 | Switzerland v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 10 |
18 Nov 2003 | Republic of Ireland v Canada | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
18 Feb 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Brazil | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
31 Mar 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
27 May 2004 | Republic of Ireland v Romania | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
29 May 2004 | Nigeria v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-0 | Unity Cup | |
02 Jun 2004 | Jamaica v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | UNITY CUP | |
05 Jun 2004 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
09 Feb 2005 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
26 Mar 2005 | Israel v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
04 Jun 2005 | Republic of Ireland v Israel | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
17 Aug 2005 | Republic of Ireland v Italy | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
08 Oct 2005 | Cyprus v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
12 Oct 2005 | Republic of Ireland v Switzerland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.