Matthew Hockley

Matthew Hockley (born 5 June 1982) is an English former professional footballer, who plays for Bideford. He can play in defence or midfield.

Matthew Hockley
Personal information
Date of birth (1982-06-05) 5 June 1982
Place of birth Paignton, Devon, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Bideford
Youth career
1998–2000 Torquay United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2008 Torquay United 239 (10)
2008–2009 Truro City 19 (3)
2009–2014 Bideford ? (?)
2014–2015 Dereham Town ? (?)
2015 – Bideford ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 February 2009

Hockley was born in Paignton, Devon and joined Torquay United as a trainee. He turned professional in July 2000 and made his first-team debut in the 1-1 draw at home to Southend United in the FA Cup 1st Round on 18 November 2000. His league debut came the following week in a 2-1 home win against Barnet. He made sporadic appearances over the next two seasons before becoming a regular under Leroy Rosenior, missing only one game in the 2003-04 promotion season. He is nicknamed 'Pitbull' due to his tenacious tackling.

In May 2005, he accepted a new contract with Torquay [1] and in the 2006-07 season made his 200th first team appearance for the Gulls. His 200th league appearance came on 2 March 2007 in a 1-1 draw away to Chester City, Hockley replacing Lloyd Kerry as a late substitute.

Torquay were relegated to the Conference National at the end of the 2006-07 season, but Hockley chose to remain with the club, agreeing a new contract with new Torquay manager Paul Buckle.[2] He was an unused substitute in Torquay's FA Trophy Final defeat at Wembley in May 2008,[3] and was released by Torquay three days later.[4]

Hockley joined Truro City in June 2008.[5] After 1 season at Truro City he then moved onto Bideford on a free transfer.

His brother Wayne was also a professional with Torquay United.

All time playing career
SeasonTeamDivisionLeague AppsLeague GoalsCup AppsCup Goals
2000-01 Torquay United306120
2001-02 Torquay United312010
2002-03 Torquay United340210
2003-04 Torquay United345520
2004-05 Torquay United235120
2005-06 Torquay United236500
2006-07 Torquay United237040
2007-08 Torquay UnitedConference National29140

References
  1. "Hockley accepts new Torquay deal". BBC Sport. 19 May 2005. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  2. "Torquay boss appoints new coach". BBC Sport. 13 June 2007. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  3. "Ebbsfleet 1-0 Torquay". BBC Sport. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  4. "Bedeau among four leaving Torquay". BBC Sport. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  5. "Truro City secure double signing". BBC Sport. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2008.

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