Matt Crowell

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Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Matthew Thomas Crowell (born 3 July 1984) is a Welsh retired footballer who last played for NSW Premier League side Central Coast Mariners Academy.

Club career

Southampton

Born in Bridgend, Crowell grew up in Coychurch. As a teenager he was part of the youth system at Swansea City before being persuaded to follow Swansea youth coach Malcolm Elias to Southampton at the age of 16 in 2000.[1] Swansea took the case to the Football League appeals committee seeking compensation of £1.5 million. The committee later ordered Southampton to make an immediate payment of £100,000 to Swansea, as well as a further £100,000 when Crowell had made 10, 20, 30 and 40 appearances in the future and 20% of any future transfer fee that the club received for Crowell. Swansea chairman Neil McClure later stated "£500,000 is significantly more than Southampton ever offered at any stage and that must be regarded as satisfactory"[2] However, Crowell never made a first team appearance at Southampton and was released in 2003.

Wrexham

After spending time on trial with Bristol Rovers,[3] Crowell later joined Wrexham, having impressed in a trial spell,[4] and made his professional debut for the club on 9 August 2003 as a substitute in place of Steve Thomas during a 0–0 draw with Chesterfield. In his third season at the Racecourse Ground he made six appearances in the club's Football League Trophy victory, beating Southend United 2–0 in the final.[5] However, he later found himself plagued with injuries in his later years at the Racecourse Ground and, after playing on a six-month contract with the Welsh side in an attempt to show his fitness,[6] he was released in January 2008 having made over 100 appearances for the club.

Non-league

In January 2008, Crowell signed for Northwich Victoria on non-contract terms.[7] In July 2009, Crowell left Northwich. He attended a trial with NSW Premier League side Sydney Olympic,[3] but later returned to Britain to sign for Altrincham on a short-term contract, stating that "It was hard at Northwich last season with the club's difficulties but I am pleased to join Altrincham".

Central Coast Mariners

In September 2009, Crowell joined A-League team Central Coast Mariners on a one-year deal until the end of the 2009–10 season.[8] He made 13 appearances for the club before returning to England.

Return to Non-league

He then rejoined Altrincham before in December 2010 Farnborough announced that he had joined them, apparently on non-contract terms.[9] He left the club after only two appearances.

Port Talbot Town

In May 2011, Crowell had a two-week trial with China's Chengdu Blades before he joined Welsh Premier League club Port Talbot Town in July 2011 after a trial.[10] He played all of the club's league games prior to his next move.

CD Ourense

He signed a full-time contract with Spanish club CD Ourense in September 2011 where he made 20 appearances for the club.[11]

Return to Port Talbot Town

In July 2012 Crowell returned to Wales and his former club Port Talbot Town ahead of the 2012/13 Welsh Premier League season. Crowell's first goal in his second spell at the club came in a 5–0 win away at Aberystwyth FC where he scored a penalty.

Central Coast Mariners Academy

In March 2013 Crowell signed for the Central Coast Mariners Academy, feeder seed for Central Coast Mariners FC of the A-League where he had a previous stint in the 2009–10 season.[12]

Retirement

Crowell retired from professional football in August 2019[13]

International career

A former captain of the Wales under-15 side,[2] Crowell later went on to represent Wales at under-17 and under-19 levels. He has also played numerous times for the Wales U21 side and has also scored a screamer with his left foot for the side, against Azerbaijan U21 in 2004.[14]

Career statistics

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Club statistics
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Wrexham 2003–04 15 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 18 1
2004–05 28 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 35 0
2005–06 29 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 3
2006–07 15 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 19 1
2007–08 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Subtotal 93 4 2 0 3 0 9 1 107 5
Northwich Victoria 2007–08 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1
2008–09 41 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 4
Subtotal 56 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 5
Altrincham 2009–10 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Central Coast Mariners 2009–10 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Altrincham 2010–11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 169 10 2 0 3 0 9 1 183 11

Honours

Wrexham

References

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