Matthew Tipton
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Matthew John Tipton is a professional footballer. He is a currently playing for Portadown
. He plays as a striker
.
moving up through the Youth ranks and making his debut aged just 17. During this period he also played a handful of games for the Wales Under 21 side. In 2002 he moved on to League Two side Macclesfield Town
, where he enjoyed his most prolific spell.
This was followed by a brief, unhappy spell with Mansfield Town
, before eventually moving back to the North-West of England with Bury
.
After his time at Bury came to an end he dropped out of the Football league and joined Conference North
side Hyde United. A season later moved to local rivals Droylsden
. He scored the only goal of the game in Droylsden's 1-0 giant-killing victory over league side Darlington
. On 18 July 2009 he returned to Macclesfield Town as trialist and played in the 3-0 pre-season defeat to Middlesbrough F.C.
. He signed a one-year deal with Macclesfield on 24 July 2009.
He was released by the club, along with 10 other players at the end of the 2009/10 season.
He signed for Dundalk
of The League of Ireland
on 29 July 2010. It was the first time in his career that he had played outside of Britain. He signed for the 2010 campaign. He then made his league debut in the defeat at Sligo Rovers
. On the 13th September 2010 Tipton scored a hat trick helping Dundalk win 5-1 against league toppers Shamrock Rovers http://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-5-1-shamrock-rovers. Ironically it was on the return of Dundalk's former No. 10 Neale Fenn
who left club under controversial circumstances. Dundalk fans chanted "I'd rather have a Tipton than a Fenn".
In December 2010 he signed for Portadown
on an 18 month deal with the option for another 12 months http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/9367599.stm.
Portadown F.C.
Portadown F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club which plays in the IFA Premiership.The club was founded in the late 1880s and joined the Irish League in 1924. It is based in Portadown in County Armagh and plays its home games at Shamrock Park...
. He plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
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Career
He started his career at Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
moving up through the Youth ranks and making his debut aged just 17. During this period he also played a handful of games for the Wales Under 21 side. In 2002 he moved on to League Two side Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
, where he enjoyed his most prolific spell.
This was followed by a brief, unhappy spell with Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, before eventually moving back to the North-West of England with Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
.
After his time at Bury came to an end he dropped out of the Football league and joined Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Hyde United. A season later moved to local rivals Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
. He scored the only goal of the game in Droylsden's 1-0 giant-killing victory over league side Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
. On 18 July 2009 he returned to Macclesfield Town as trialist and played in the 3-0 pre-season defeat to Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
. He signed a one-year deal with Macclesfield on 24 July 2009.
He was released by the club, along with 10 other players at the end of the 2009/10 season.
He signed for Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
of The League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
on 29 July 2010. It was the first time in his career that he had played outside of Britain. He signed for the 2010 campaign. He then made his league debut in the defeat at Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
. On the 13th September 2010 Tipton scored a hat trick helping Dundalk win 5-1 against league toppers Shamrock Rovers http://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-5-1-shamrock-rovers. Ironically it was on the return of Dundalk's former No. 10 Neale Fenn
Neale Fenn
Neale Fenn is a retired English born Irish footballer.- Early career :Fenn previously played for Spurs, making his professional debut in January 1997 starting a memorable 3rd round FA Cup tie at Manchester United in 1997 alongside Rory Allen, which Spurs lost 2-0...
who left club under controversial circumstances. Dundalk fans chanted "I'd rather have a Tipton than a Fenn".
In December 2010 he signed for Portadown
Portadown F.C.
Portadown F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club which plays in the IFA Premiership.The club was founded in the late 1880s and joined the Irish League in 1924. It is based in Portadown in County Armagh and plays its home games at Shamrock Park...
on an 18 month deal with the option for another 12 months http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/9367599.stm.