Matt Heath
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Matthew Philip "Matt" Heath (born 1 November 1981 in Leicester
) is an English footballer
, playing for Colchester United
. His position is centre half
.
in 2001. He made sixty appearances for the club, scoring six goals and gaining Premier League experience during his time at the Walkers Stadium
. He was also loaned out to Stockport County
in the 2003–04
season to gain first-team experience. Heath played a total of 13 league games in the Premier League as Leicester suffered relegation to the Championship. Nonetheless, he believed the club could regain promotion in May 2004.
Heath scored against Coventry City
for Leicester in a 3–0 win in the 2004–05
season before being signed by Coventry City for a nominal fee in 2005, by his former Leicester boss Micky Adams
.
on loan. He made his Leeds debut in the 3–0 victory over Colchester United on 11 November 2006. Heath played in nearly all of Leeds matches during his loan spell playing in central defence with the likes of Ugo Ehiogu
and Matthew Kilgallon
. Heath was not eligible to play in Leeds' 2–1 victory against Coventry City due to a clause in his loan contract. Heath's loan spell at Leeds came to an end on 1 January 2007 and returned to Coventry City, but the following day he was free transferred to Leeds United, with a permanent contract until the end of the season. Heath's contract came to an end in June 2007 and was released, however, he re-signed a new contract at Elland Road
shortly after with wages of £2,200 per week.
In March 2008, Heath was told by manager Gary McAllister
that he could look for a club to go out on loan to, as he was behind the likes of Rui Marques
, Ľubomír Michalík
, and Paul Huntington
in the Leeds United centre-back pecking order. Heath only featured once for Leeds since McAllister joined the club.
side Colchester United for the remainder of the season, Heath joined them on a permanent basis on 13 May.
On 2 March 2009, Heath joined Brighton & Hove Albion
on loan for a month. Heath scored on his debut for the Albion against Leyton Orient on 8 March 2009, and went on to play six games during his loan spell.
On 30 July 2009 Heath joined Southend United
on an initial one month loan deal. Heath returned to Colchester after his loan spell expired. 30 January Heath was given a rare start for Colchester against his former club Leeds United, a game in which Heath gave away a penalty which was dispatched by his former teammate Jermaine Beckford
.
On 4 May 2011 Heath signed a new year 1 deal after impressing under new U's boss John Ward.
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
) is an English footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, playing for Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
. His position is centre half
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Leicester City
Heath began his career at his hometown club Leicester CityLeicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
in 2001. He made sixty appearances for the club, scoring six goals and gaining Premier League experience during his time at the Walkers Stadium
Walkers Stadium
The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner...
. He was also loaned out to Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in the 2003–04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season to gain first-team experience. Heath played a total of 13 league games in the Premier League as Leicester suffered relegation to the Championship. Nonetheless, he believed the club could regain promotion in May 2004.
Heath scored against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
for Leicester in a 3–0 win in the 2004–05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
season before being signed by Coventry City for a nominal fee in 2005, by his former Leicester boss Micky Adams
Micky Adams
Michael Richard "Micky" Adams is an English former professional footballer turned football manager who is in charge of League Two side Port Vale. As a player he was a full back, and made a total of 438 league appearances in a nineteen year professional career in the Football League, including five...
.
Leeds United
On 9 November 2006 he joined Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on loan. He made his Leeds debut in the 3–0 victory over Colchester United on 11 November 2006. Heath played in nearly all of Leeds matches during his loan spell playing in central defence with the likes of Ugo Ehiogu
Ugo Ehiogu
Ugochuku "Ugo" Ehiogu is an English former footballer who played as a centre back, most recently for Sheffield United...
and Matthew Kilgallon
Matthew Kilgallon
Matthew Shaun Kilgallon is an English professional footballer currently playing for Sunderland. He is a central defender who can also operate at left back.-Leeds United:...
. Heath was not eligible to play in Leeds' 2–1 victory against Coventry City due to a clause in his loan contract. Heath's loan spell at Leeds came to an end on 1 January 2007 and returned to Coventry City, but the following day he was free transferred to Leeds United, with a permanent contract until the end of the season. Heath's contract came to an end in June 2007 and was released, however, he re-signed a new contract at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
shortly after with wages of £2,200 per week.
In March 2008, Heath was told by manager Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister MBE is a Scottish former professional footballer.McAllister played primarily as a midfielder, in a successful career spanning over nineteen years. He started his career at local side Motherwell before moving south of the border to Leicester City at the age of 20...
that he could look for a club to go out on loan to, as he was behind the likes of Rui Marques
Rui Marques
Manuel Rui Marques is an Angolan football defender and first choice centre-back for the Angolan national side. Although born in Angola, Marques moved to Portugal as a child. Marques is currently unattached after being released by Leeds....
, Ľubomír Michalík
Lubomír Michalík
Ľubomír Michalík is a Slovakian footballer who plays as a centre back for Carlisle United and the Slovakian national team.-Bolton Wanderers:...
, and Paul Huntington
Paul Huntington
Paul Huntington is an English professional footballer. He plays primarily in the centre half position and currently plays for Yeovil Town.-Newcastle United:...
in the Leeds United centre-back pecking order. Heath only featured once for Leeds since McAllister joined the club.
Colchester United
After being loaned out to then-Football League ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Colchester United for the remainder of the season, Heath joined them on a permanent basis on 13 May.
On 2 March 2009, Heath joined Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on loan for a month. Heath scored on his debut for the Albion against Leyton Orient on 8 March 2009, and went on to play six games during his loan spell.
On 30 July 2009 Heath joined Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on an initial one month loan deal. Heath returned to Colchester after his loan spell expired. 30 January Heath was given a rare start for Colchester against his former club Leeds United, a game in which Heath gave away a penalty which was dispatched by his former teammate Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Paul Alexander Beckford is an English footballer who plays for Leicester City as a striker. He started his career as a trainee at Chelsea...
.
On 4 May 2011 Heath signed a new year 1 deal after impressing under new U's boss John Ward.
Personal life
Heath married 25 year old Theatre graduate Joanna Montagu in Surrey on 6 June 2009.Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||||
| Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
2001–02 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2002–03 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2003–04 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Stockport County Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... (loan) |
2003–04 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||||||||
| Leicester City Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
2004–05 2004–05 Football League Championship The Football League 2004–05 , was the thirteenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2004 and concluded in May 2005, with the promotion play-off finals. This was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League... |
22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | |||||||||
| Total | 50 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Coventry City Coventry City F.C. Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry... | 2005–06 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
| 2006–07 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... (loan) |
2006–07 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Leeds United Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... | 2006–07 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
| 2007–08 2007–08 Football League One The Football League 2007–08 , was the sixteenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2007 and concluded in May 2008, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... (loan) |
2007–08 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total | 43 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... | 2008–09 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... (loan) |
2008–09 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | |||||||||
| Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
2009–10 2009–10 Football League One The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010.... |
18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... (loan) |
2009–10 2009–10 Football League One The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010.... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
2010–11 2010–11 Football League One The 2010–11 Football League One is the seventh season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 30 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2011–12 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Total | 75 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Career total | 234 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 2 | Matt Heath player profile at cu-fc.com
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