About Neil Matthews
Lived 1966 – 2023 (aged 56). Neil Matthews was a British association football player.
Coaching career A back problem caused his retirement from playing football in 2001, after which he joined the staff of Huddersfield Town's youth academy.
After working with their youth team, he became Bradford City's Academy Manager in September 2019.
Death Matthews died from cancer in May 2023, at the age of 56.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Neil Matthews?
Footballer (born 1966)
When was Neil Matthews born?
Neil Matthews was born on 19 September 1966 in Grimsby.
When did Neil Matthews die?
Neil Matthews died on 9 May 2023.
What was Neil Matthews's occupation?
Neil Matthews was an association football player.
What nationality was Neil Matthews?
Neil Matthews was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neil Matthews (footballer, born 1966)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neil Matthews. https://biography.guide/neil-matthews/
MLA: "Neil Matthews." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neil-matthews/.
Chicago: "Neil Matthews." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/neil-matthews/.
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