Matthew Jason Holmes was born on 1 August 1969 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
11 Facts About Matty Holmes
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Matty Holmes notably played in the Premier League for West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic.
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Matty Holmes played in the Football League for AFC Bournemouth and Cardiff City.
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Matty Holmes later played at non-league level for Dorchester Town.
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Matty Holmes joined AFC Bournemouth in 1986 where he remained until 1992 when he joined West Ham United.
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Matty Holmes played only nine games for Blackburn before being signed by manager Alan Curbishley for Charlton Athletic in July 1997.
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Matty Holmes was fouled by Wolves player Kevin Muscat causing an injury so severe his surgeon told him that he had been fortunate not to have his leg amputated.
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Matty Holmes underwent a series of operations to repair his injured leg but was unable to return to top-level football.
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Matty Holmes played only 20 minutes first team football as a substitute in one Cup game in the remaining two and a half years of his contract.
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In July 2000, Matty Holmes left top-flight professional football and moved to Dorchester Town.
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Matty Holmes is the nephew of former Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal manager Bruce Rioch.