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Matt Crowell Personal information Full name Matthew Thomas Crowell[1] Date of birth 3 July 1984 Place of birth Bridgend, Wales Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club CD Ourense Youth career –2000 Swansea City 2000–2002 Southampton Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2002–2003 Southampton 0 (0) 2003–2008 Wrexham 93 (4) 2008–2009 Northwich Victoria 56 (5) 2009 Altrincham 5 (1) 2009–2010 Central Coast Mariners 13 (0) 2010 Altrincham 9 (0) 2010 Farnborough 2 (0) 2011 Port Talbot Town 2011- CD Ourense National team‡ 2001 Wales U17 2 (0) 2002 Wales U19 3 (0) 2003–2005 Wales U21 7 (1) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:13, 29 August 2010 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 01:13, 18 September 2009 (UTC)Matthew Thomas Crowell (born in 3 July 1984) is a Welsh footballer who is currently playing for Spanish Tercera División club CD Ourense
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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.[2] 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"[3] However, Crowell never made a first team appearance at Southampton and was released in 2003.
Wrexham
After spending time on trial with Bristol Rovers,[4] Crowell later joined Wrexham, having impressed in a trial spell,[5] and made his professional debut for the club on 9 August 2003 as a substitute in place of Stephen Thomas during a 0–0 draw with Chesterfield. In his third season at the Racecourse Ground he made six appearances in the clubs Football League Trophy victory, beating Southend United 2–0 in the final. 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,[4] 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.[11]
International career
A former captain of the Wales under-15 side,[3] 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 once for the side, against Azerbaijan U21 in 2004.[12]
Career statistics
- As of 2 September 2010.
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 References
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- ^ a b "Swans get Crowell compensation". BBC Sport. 2000-09-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/wales/942160.stm. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ a b "Departed players and staff 2009-10". Altrincham F.C.. http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/depart09.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
- ^ "Four in race to replace Ferguson". Liverpool Daily Post. 2003-11-25. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football:+Four+in+race+to+replace+Ferguson;+Playmaker+poser+for+Smith-a0110553050. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
- ^ "Crowell is ready to seize chance". BBC Sport. 2007-06-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wrexham/6757977.stm. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
- ^ "Three is the magic number for Dino". Northwich Guardian. 2008-01-17. http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/sport/northwichvictoria/news/display.var.1970585.0.updated_three_is_the_magic_number_for_dino.php?TB_iframe=true&height=650&width=850. Retrieved 2008-01-18.
- ^ Matt Crowell will make A-League debut if visa arrives before Saturday
- ^ Farnborough news index
- ^ http://porttalbottown.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/matt-crowell-completes-port-talbot-move/
- ^ http://www.welshpremier.com/news/WelshPrem36291.ink?
- ^ "Azerbaijan U21 0-1 Wales U21". BBC Sport. 2004-09-03. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/wales/3622048.stm. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
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Categories:- 1984 births
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- People from Bridgend
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- Wrexham F.C. players
- Northwich Victoria F.C. players
- Altrincham F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Conference National players
- A-League players
- Central Coast Mariners players
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