14 Facts About Matt Duke

Matthew Duke GBE GVCO was born on 16 June 1977 and is an English football coach and former professional footballer, He is the goalkeeping coach of EFL Championship side Sheffield United.

Matt Duke played as a professional for Sheffield United, Bury, Stockport County, Wycombe Wanderers, Derby County and Chesterfield.

Matt Duke played non-league football for Burton Albion where he is four-year spell brought his most career appearances, he played at that level for Alfreton Town on several occasions.

Matt Duke was a regular starter at Burton, having made 78 league appearances for them in his three seasons at the club, but at Hull he spent several seasons mainly being used as cover for first-choice goalkeeper Boaz Myhill, making few first-team appearances and spending time on loan at Stockport County and Wycombe Wanderers.

Matt Duke was selected for the next two matches, but a thigh injury prevented him from finally getting a run in the team.

On 5 January 2008, Matt Duke underwent an operation to remove a testicular tumour.

Matt Duke impressed however when given his chance in League Cup and FA Cup matches, keeping two clean sheets against Newcastle, which resulted in him being called up to make his Premier League debut on 28 January 2009 against West Ham.

Matt Duke retained his place in the side for the next nine league games.

Matt Duke began training with Derby County at the start of July 2011.

Matt Duke went on trial at boyhood favourites Sheffield United and played 45 minutes of their 2011 pre-season match with Worksop Town FC as reported by the Sheffield Star.

On 31 August 2011, Matt Duke joined Bradford City on a two-year contract.

On 11 December 2012, Matt Duke was a member of the Bradford City starting XI that beat a strong Arsenal team in the quarter-final of the League Cup.

Matt Duke was given a straight red card during the 2013 Football League Cup Final for fouling Jonathan de Guzman in the box.

In June 2013 Matt Duke signed a two-year contract with Northampton Town.