Matt Doughty
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Matt Doughty was born on 2 November, 1981, in Warrington, Lancashire, England. He signed professional terms with Chester City at the age of 16 and developed into a bright young prospect. He later signed for Rochdale, where he established himself as the clubs first choice left back, although he can, and regularly does, perform well on the left wing. During his time at Rochdale, he was offere a trial with Southampton, but a broken leg prevented the move going through. Doughty was not offered a contract renewal from Rochdale in the summer of 2004 and was left without a club, despite interest from clubs, most notably Bristol Rovers. Doughty said he didn't want to up sticks and move his young family a long way from home. During the off-season, Accrington Stanley offered Doughty a contract and announced in the press that Doughty had signed, which he had not. Two days after the false announcement he had signed for Accrington, Doughty agreed terms with halifax Town. Doughty has again established himself as the first choice leftback, earning the number 3 squad number in his second season and keeping it during his third, despite missing half of the season with a broken leg. Doughty's technical flair, speed, effervesance and all-action style have made him a popular figure at every club he has played for.