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16 Facts About Matt Gregg

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Matthew Stephen Gregg was born on 30 November 1978 and is an English retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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Matt Gregg played for Gloucester Primary Schools alongside future Torquay United teammate Wayne Thomas.

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Matt Gregg struggled to win a place in the first team, and the arrival of Matt Clarke from Bradford City pushed Gregg further out of contention and on 14 September 2001 he joined Exeter City on loan.

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Matt Gregg left Selhurst Park on 25 October 2001, joining Irish side Bray Wanderers on a free transfer.

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Matt Gregg impressed at Bray and earned a move in April 2003 to then champions, Bohemians.

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Matt Gregg spent four years at Dalymount Park where he established himself as first choice and making numerous European appearances and later moved to UCD for the 2007 season.

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Matt Gregg traded places with Darren Quigley through the 2007 season and his performances became shaky as he faded to second choice by season's end.

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Matt Gregg appeared to have rejoined Bray Wanderers for the 2008 season, but re-signed for UCD when Quigley left the club.

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Matt Gregg began the 2008 season as first choice keeper and firmly claimed the number one spot as his own with some vastly improved performances including a dramatic equalising injury time headed goal against Cobh Ramblers.

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Matt Gregg was released in November 2009 after his contract expired.

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Matt Gregg signed for Dundalk on 18 January 2010 to battle Peter Cherrie for the number one spot.

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Matt Gregg left Dundalk by mutual agreement on 24 June 2010, citing lack of first team football as the main reason for his departure.

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Matt Gregg moved back to Bray in July 2010 in time for the friendly against Spanish side Villarreal and was substituted on at half time.

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Matt Gregg's performances continued in this vein with Gregg being instrumental in turning around Bray's season and helping them overhaul a ten-point deficit at the bottom of the league to retain their Premier League status.

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Matt Gregg went on to play one more year for the Seagulls, helping them to a mid table finish.

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Matt Gregg then decided to hang up the Gloves to concentrate on his Goalkeeper Coaching Career with Just4Keepers, where he has helped several young keepers achieve their dream of becoming professionals.