Rob Matthews

Date of birth14 October 1970
Place of birthSlough
NationalityEnglish
Weight78 kg
Height1.83 m
PositionMidfielder

Matthews was again hampered by injuries at Stockport in the first half of the 2000-01 campaign but eventually returned to full fitness in the new year. He subsequently joined Third Division Halifax Town on loan where he played a handful of games, scoring twice including a stunning goal in the 3-0 win at Southend in February. However he then made a permanent move to Hull City in March assisting the Boothferry Park club into the play-offs. Like team-mate Rodney Rowe he has achieved the unusual double of being signed by both the Little brothers -Alan having recruited him for York and Brian for Hull.

Matthews is an experienced right winger capable of some tricky play down the flank. He went on the transfer list at the end of the 2001-02 season before his Hull contract was cancelled by mutual consent in July. He was soon snapped up by Northwich Victoria where he had scored in City's 5-2 FA Cup win in November 2001.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Loughborough University 26 Mar 1992
Notts County 26 Mar 1992 17 Mar 1995
Luton Town 17 Mar 1995 08 Sep 1995
York City 08 Sep 1995 12 Jan 1996
Bury 12 Jan 1996 12 Nov 1998
Stockport County 12 Nov 1998 21 Mar 2001
Blackpool 27 Dec 1999 30 Jan 2000 L
Halifax Town 08 Feb 2001 20 Mar 2001 L
Hull City 21 Mar 2001 11 Jul 2002
Northwich Victoria 24 Jul 2002 31 Oct 2002
Mossley 31 Oct 2002 01 Aug 2003
Altrincham 01 Aug 2003 20 Sep 2003
Mossley 20 Sep 2003 24 Feb 2004

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1995-96 York City League Cup 1
1998-99 Bury League Cup
1
1998-99 Stockport County FA Cup
1
2000-01 Halifax Town League Division 3 8
2
1
2000-01 Hull City League Division 3 8
2000-01 Hull City League Division 3 Play-Offs 2
2000-01 Stockport County FA Cup 1
1
2000-01 Stockport County League Division 1 7
4
1
1
2001-02 Hull City FA Cup 2
1
2001-02 Hull City LDV Vans Trophy 1
1
2001-02 Hull City League Cup
1
2001-02 Hull City League Division 3 9
6
3
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
28 Oct 1998 Manchester United v Bury L 2-0 League Cup 3rd round


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.