Matt Tees


Matt Tees is a Scottish former footballer.
Originally a machinist at a carpet factory, he was discovered while playing for local leagues in Scotland with Cambuslang Rangers. After a spell with Airdrie, he played for Grimsby Town, Charlton Athletic and Luton Town before ending his career with Boston United in the Northern Premier League.

Career

After beginning his career in the local leagues in Scotland with Cambuslang Rangers before joining professional football with Airdrie. He then joined Grimsby Town, Charlton Athletic, Luton Town and back to Grimsby Town, during his second spell at Grimsby, Tees was part of the 1971–72 team that won the Division Four title.
A 2017 BBC documentary on dementia among retired footballers included a visit to Tees' family home, where it was confirmed he had an advanced stage of the condition; it was suggested that the cause may be the high number of times he headed the ball during his playing career.

Honours

Club

;Grimsby Town