Mathew Birley

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Personal information
Mathew Birley
Date of birth	July 26, 1986 (1986-07-26) (age 21)
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Height	5 ft 10 in
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Bromsgrove Rovers
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2005-2007 2006-2007 2007-	Birmingham City → Lincoln City (loan) Bromsgrove Rovers	1 (0) 4 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:44, 8 June 2007 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)

Mathew Birley (born July 26, 1986 in Birmingham, England) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bromsgrove Rovers.

Nicknamed 'Bugsy', local-born Birley came through Birmingham City's Academy set-up and was a regular in the Reserve side in the 2004-05 season. He earned a one-year professional contract in the summer of 2005, which was extended for a further year in 2006.

A midfielder who can play on either wing, Birley has also chipped in with numerous goals of his own for the Reserves, including the opener in the 2005 Birmingham Senior Cup final.

Birley made his Premiership debut on December 31, 2005, when he came on as a substitute for Emile Heskey in the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that resulted in a 2-0 win for the London side. He spent a period on loan at Lincoln City and in May 2007 underwent a trial at A.F.C. Bournemouth where he featured for the reserve team.

On May 14, 2007 he was released from his contract at Birmingham City.^[1]

Birley later signed for Southern League Premier outfit Bromsgrove Rovers. Matt scored on his debut for the club during their League game at home to Mangotsfield United.