About Matt Kingsley
Lived 1875 – 1960 (aged 84). Matt Kingsley was a British association football player.
Matthew Kingsley (30 September 1874 – 27 March 1960) was a footballer who played as goalkeeper for Darwen, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Queens Park Rangers, Barrow and Rochdale.
Club career In all, Kingsley made 180 appearances in six First Division seasons at Newcastle United and nine appearances in the FA Cup, which included an infamous cup exit at Southampton in 1900.
Kingsley lost his place to Jimmy Lawrence midway through the 1903–04 season and moved on to West Ham United. Kingsley departed West Ham after kicking former West Ham player Herbert Lyon in a game against Brighton & Hove Albion in March 1905, causing a crowd invasion and a near riot.
International career In 1901 he became the first player to receive a call-up to the England national team whilst at Newcastle. Kingsley played the full 90 minutes in a 6–0 victory for England against Wales in a British Home Championship at St James' Park on 18 March 1901.
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Who was Matt Kingsley?
English footballer (1875-1960)
When was Matt Kingsley born?
Matt Kingsley was born on 15 November 1875 in Edgworth.
When did Matt Kingsley die?
Matt Kingsley died on 27 March 1960 in Leigh.
What was Matt Kingsley's occupation?
Matt Kingsley was an association football player.
What nationality was Matt Kingsley?
Matt Kingsley was British.
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