About Matt Tees
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 81). Matt Tees was a British association football player.
Matthew Tees (13 October 1939 – 4 November 2020) was a Scottish footballer.
Originally a machinist at a carpet factory, he was discovered while playing for local leagues in Scotland with Cambuslang Rangers. After a spell with Airdrie, he played for Grimsby Town (two spells), Charlton Athletic and Luton Town before ending his career with Boston United in the Northern Premier League.
He died on 4 November 2020, at the age of 81.
Career After beginning his career in the local leagues in Scotland with Cambuslang Rangers before joining professional football with Airdrie. He then joined Grimsby Town, Charlton Athletic, Luton Town and back to Grimsby Town, during his second spell at Grimsby, Tees was part of the 1971–72 team that won the Division Four title.
Honours Club Grimsby Town Division Four Champions (1): 1971–72
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Who was Matt Tees?
Scottish footballer (born 1939)
When was Matt Tees born?
Matt Tees was born on 13 October 1939 in Johnstone.
When did Matt Tees die?
Matt Tees died on 3 November 2020.
What was Matt Tees's occupation?
Matt Tees was an association football player.
What nationality was Matt Tees?
Matt Tees was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Tees. https://biography.guide/matt-tees/
MLA: "Matt Tees." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-tees/.
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