1. Matthew Ronald Sparrow was born on 3 October 1981 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
13 Facts About Matt Sparrow
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Matt Sparrow went on to play at non-league level for Gainsborough Trinity, before emigrating to Australia going on to feature semi-professionally for Sorrento, Joondalup United, Bayswater City and Fremantle City.
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Matt Sparrow formally signed for the club as a 16-year-old and played in the FA Youth Alliance final for Scunthorpe at the old Wembley stadium against West Bromwich Albion.
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Matt Sparrow made his 300th appearance for Scunthorpe in April 2009, and subsequently played in a testimonial match which took take place on 1 May Former Scunthorpe striker Billy Sharp and veteran midfielder Peter Beagrie returned for the match.
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On 24 June 2010, it was reported that Matt Sparrow had turned down a new contract offer and was looking elsewhere to continue his career.
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On 10 January 2013, Matt Sparrow signed for League One and fellow Sussex side Crawley Town on a free transfer.
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Matt Sparrow played 17 times for Crawley in the league that season, scoring three goals as they finished in 10th place, their highest-ever league placing.
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Matt Sparrow returned to his old club Scunthorpe United on 2 July 2013 after being released by Crawley Town.
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On 5 May 2015 it was announced that Matt Sparrow wouldn't be offered a new deal and was free to leave the club.
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On 6 October 2016, it was announced that Matt Sparrow had signed with Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North.
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Matt Sparrow made a total of 4 appearances for Gainsborough before returning to Australia.
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Matt Sparrow signed for Joondalup United for the 2017 National Premier Leagues season, where it was announced that he would work in a coaching role.
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Matt Sparrow attended the John Leggott College in Scunthorpe between 1998 and 2000, studying Leisure and Tourism.