Dwayne Mattis
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Dwayne Anthony Mattis is a professional footballer. He is a midfielder who joined npower League 2 side, Chesterfield
, in May 2010.
Mattis began his career as a trainee with Huddersfield Town
, debuting on 1 May 1998 in the First Division
match which Huddersfield drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace
. Mattis came on as a 38th minute susbtitute for Jon Dyson
.
Mattis played his second match - the final game of 1998-99
- eight days later, but did not play again until the second game of 2001-02
, more than two years later. However, this was the breakthrough season for Mattis, who played a total of 29 league matches that season. Another full season followed, but in 2003-04
Mattis played only five games, including just one full match - the 6-2 defeat at Scunthorpe United
.
Released at the season's end, Mattis joined Bury and made his debut on 7 August 2004 in the 3-1 home win over Yeovil Town
. He has appeared regularly for the club since then.
Mattis has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.
On 10 January 2007, Mattis joined Barnsley after two unsuccessful bids despite offers from MK Dons. The final fee was £50,000 rising to £75,000 if Barnsley
avoid relegation, plus a 20% sell on fee.
In September 2007 he signed for Walsall
on a month long loan deal but suffered a broken leg in a 0-0 draw with Tranmere Rovers
and was sent back to Barnsley where he is expected to be out for three months.
Mattis was released by Barnsley on 30 June 2008, after having his contract terminated by mutual consent. On 3 July 2008, he signed a permanent contract with Walsall
returning to the club he had a successful loan spell with during the previous season.
He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players. He has since signed for the Spireites on the 21st May 2010. He signed a two year deal, keeping him at the club until summer 2012. He made a flying start to his Chesterfield career, scoring in his first three games against Barnet in the league, against Middlesbrough in the League Cup and Port Vale in the league.
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
, in May 2010.
Mattis began his career as a trainee with Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, debuting on 1 May 1998 in the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
match which Huddersfield drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
. Mattis came on as a 38th minute susbtitute for Jon Dyson
Jon Dyson
Jonathan Paul "Jon" Dyson is a central defender who plays for Farsley Celtic. Dyson was a firm fans' favourite who played his entire 13-year professional career for Huddersfield Town before being released in 2003 as part of the cost-cutting required as the club went into administration, having...
.
Mattis played his second match - the final game of 1998-99
1998-99 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker...
- eight days later, but did not play again until the second game of 2001-02
2001-02 in English football
The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
, more than two years later. However, this was the breakthrough season for Mattis, who played a total of 29 league matches that season. Another full season followed, but in 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....
Mattis played only five games, including just one full match - the 6-2 defeat at Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
.
Released at the season's end, Mattis joined Bury and made his debut on 7 August 2004 in the 3-1 home win over Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. He has appeared regularly for the club since then.
Mattis has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.
On 10 January 2007, Mattis joined Barnsley after two unsuccessful bids despite offers from MK Dons. The final fee was £50,000 rising to £75,000 if Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
avoid relegation, plus a 20% sell on fee.
In September 2007 he signed for Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on a month long loan deal but suffered a broken leg in a 0-0 draw with Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
and was sent back to Barnsley where he is expected to be out for three months.
Mattis was released by Barnsley on 30 June 2008, after having his contract terminated by mutual consent. On 3 July 2008, he signed a permanent contract with Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
returning to the club he had a successful loan spell with during the previous season.
He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players. He has since signed for the Spireites on the 21st May 2010. He signed a two year deal, keeping him at the club until summer 2012. He made a flying start to his Chesterfield career, scoring in his first three games against Barnet in the league, against Middlesbrough in the League Cup and Port Vale in the league.