21 Facts About Matt Glennon

Matthew William Glennon was born on 8 October 1978 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Matt Glennon returned to Carlisle on a free transfer in October 2002.

Matt Glennon helped the club to win promotion out of the Conference National as winners of the 2005 play-off final.

Matt Glennon then switched to the Scottish side Falkirk before signing with St Johnstone in January 2006, where he managed to score a goal.

Matt Glennon spent four years with the club, making over 100 appearances, before he joined Bradford City in January 2010.

Matt Glennon moved on to Stockport County in September 2010 and became the first-choice keeper from his arrival until his departure in January 2012.

Matt Glennon signed with FC Halifax Town in July 2012 and helped the club to win promotion out of the Conference North in May 2013.

Matt Glennon spent time with Scarborough Athletic before making his final appearance in football for AFC Emley in February 2017.

Matt Glennon joined Third Division side Carlisle United on loan in November 2000.

However, Matt Glennon departed Brunton Park in June 2005 after declaring the contract he was offered was 'unacceptably low'.

Matt Glennon went to Scotland to join SPL club Falkirk in July 2005 after saying he had been "bowled over by the quality of the stadium and training facilities".

Matt Glennon moved on to Scottish First Division side St Johnstone in January 2006 after manager Owen Coyle released back-up goalkeeper Mark Paston.

However, he did not feature under new manager Lee Clark, who took charge in December 2008 and kept faith in teenager Alex Smithies, and Matt Glennon had his contract terminated in January 2010.

Matt Glennon departed Valley Parade after he was released in May 2010.

In September 2010, Matt Glennon joined his hometown club Stockport County on a permanent deal.

Matt Glennon replaced Owain Fon Williams as the club's first choice stopper.

On 24 February 2012, Matt Glennon signed for Chester of the Northern Premier League Premier Division until the end of the season, keeping a clean sheet on his debut against Buxton.

Matt Glennon signed with FC Halifax Town, another reformed club, in July 2012 to battle Phil Senior for the first-team spot.

Matt Glennon was an unused substitute in the West Riding County Cup victory over Guiseley.

Matt Glennon again came out of retirement in February 2017, to play one game for AFC Emley in a Northern Counties East League Division One against Brigg Town after regular goalkeeper Graham McLachlan picked up a suspension.

Matt Glennon represented England at a semi-professional level, making two appearances for the England C team during his time at Carlisle United in 2005 when they were playing in the Conference National.