Matt Woolley

Matthew Woolley – Club-captain who joined 1874 in February 2014 from Cheshire League side Knutsford FC. Matt has had spells at Congleton Town and Alsager as well as Witton Albion and was a member of the original team of FC Halifax Town around their formation in 2008. Passed 100 appearances for the Club at the back-end of last season.

Position Midfield (Club Captain)

Former clubs    Witton Albion, AFC Halifax, Congleton Town,Knutsford

Nickname    Wool

Occupation    Branch Manager at Eriks UK

Club supported    Manchester United

Career highlight    Captaining 1874 to Mid-Cheshire Cup win at Witton

Biggest influence on career    Dad

Best player played with    Adam Warlaw

Best player played against    Matt Jansen

Pre-match superstition    None really

What song would you like to be played if you scored a goal    Woolly Bully

Favourite music   Any

Best gig been to    Stone Roses – Heaton Park

Favourite holiday destination    Las Vegas

Favourite all time TV show    Coronation Street

Favourite player of all time    Eric Cantona

Favourite team of all time    Manchester United 1999

Best match ever attended    Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United – Scholes last minute winner

Best 74 moment so far    Mid Cheshire Cup win vs Witton

Do you have any bad or annoying habits    None – Perfect!

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself    Can touch my nose with my tongue

Who would you like to play you in a film of your life    Leo DiCaprio

How do you chill    Beer!

What do you want to achieve in your football career    Promotion from the NWCFL and playing at Wembley