Matthew Dominic Lockwood was born on 17 October 1976 and is an English former footballer and the technical director of the Montserrat national football team.
20 Facts About Matt Lockwood
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When his teammate, Ian Holloway, was appointed player-manager at Bristol Rovers, Matt Lockwood became one of his first signings.
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Matt Lockwood's performances attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs, but Leyton Orient did not accept any offers for him.
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Later, when Matt Lockwood attracted the attention of Championship clubs, including Millwall, West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace, Leyton Orient offered him an improved two-year deal, which he signed at the end of the season.
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In 2006, Matt Lockwood was ranked the 47th best player outside the Premier League in a study by FourFourTwo magazine.
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Matt Lockwood's injury was initially life-threatening as his condition quickly deteriorated, and it took several months to recover.
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In July 2007, Matt Lockwood signed for League One giants Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, agreeing to a two-year contract.
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Matt Lockwood signed for Colchester United in June 2008 for an undisclosed fee.
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Matt Lockwood made his debut against Port Vale and completed his loan on 30 November 2009.
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In January 2010, Matt Lockwood rejoined Barnet on loan for another month and scored his first goal for the club against Morecambe on 23 January 2010.
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On 20 August 2010, Matt Lockwood signed a one-year deal with Dundee.
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Matt Lockwood spoke out about the club's administration, stating that the team was determined to stay up against all odds, despite being deducted 25 points in the league.
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Matt Lockwood applied for the vacant manager's position, but Paul Hartley was hired instead.
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Matt Lockwood's release was officially confirmed on 10 June 2014.
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Matt Lockwood found out about his release from a Dundee fan who saw it on the club's website.
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Matt Lockwood said his four years at Dundee had been eventful and that he had enjoyed his time at the club, but he was disappointed with how he was treated.
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Many in Dundee were surprised by his release, as a player of Matt Lockwood's quality is not easily replaced.
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Matt Lockwood signed for Sutton United as a player-coach in 2014.
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In 2023, Matt Lockwood was appointed head coach and technical director of the Montserrat national football team.
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Matt Lockwood managed only two games in March 2023 before being replaced by Lee Bowyer for the team's September fixtures, while continuing in his role as technical director.