Matt Crooks
Born: January 20, 1994 (age 30)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Weight: 11st 5lb (72kg)
Hometown: Huddersfield, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Defender
Team: Real Salt Lake (no. 25)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2008-2012 | Huddersfield Town |
Senior | 2010-2015 | Huddersfield Town |
→ 2012 | Halifax Town (loan) | |
→ 2014 | Hartlepool United (loan) | |
→ 2014-2015 | Accrington Stanley (loan) | |
2015-2016 | Accrington Stanley | |
2016-2017 | Rangers | |
2017-2019 | Northampton Town | |
2019-2021 | Rotherham United | |
2021-2024 | Middlesbrough | |
2024- | Real Salt Lake |
Sports Mole has 136 articles about Matt Crooks. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 23:46
![Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni on September 3, 2023 Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni on September 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 22:03
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Preview: CF Montreal vs. Real Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between CF Montreal and Real Salt Lake, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 13, 04:47
![Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni looks on on March 10, 2024 Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni looks on on March 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Austin FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Real Salt Lake and Austin FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 30, 23:49
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Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 16:44
![Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni on November 7, 2023 Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni on November 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: St Louis City vs. Real Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between St Louis City and Real Salt Lake, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 18:26
![Inter Miami's Lionel Messi reacts during the match on January 20, 2024 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi reacts during the match on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 19, 03:28
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on January 23, 2024 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on January 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Preston North End vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 12, 11:30
![Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 23, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea produce record rout of Middlesbrough to reach EFL Cup final
Chelsea hammer Middlesbrough 6-1 to emphatically book their place in the EFL Cup final at Wembley on February 25.
Jan 23, 21:51
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023 Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Conor Gallagher drops to Chelsea bench for Middlesbrough EFL Cup tie
Conor Gallagher drops down to the Chelsea substitutes' bench for the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough.
Jan 23, 19:04
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023 Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Broja drops to Chelsea bench for Middlesbrough EFL Cup tie
Armando Broja is only named on Chelsea's substitutes' bench for the EFL Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.
Jan 9, 19:04
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on December 30, 2023 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts on December 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 12:38
![General view of Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium taken March 2018 General view of Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium taken March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough: Transfer ins and outs - January 2024
Keep track of all of Middlesbrough's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 03:30
![Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore on October 27, 2023 Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore on October 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 11:15
![Port Vale manager Andrew Crosby reacts on December 19, 2023 Port Vale manager Andrew Crosby reacts on December 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wycombe Wanderers vs. Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Port Vale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 22:11
![Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on December 19, 2023 Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on December 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 14:24
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Hull City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Hull City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 11, 11:43
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on October 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 27, 01:15
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Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 22:24
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 5, 12:15
![West Bromwich Albion manager Valerien Ismael on January 29, 2022 West Bromwich Albion manager Valerien Ismael on January 29, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 28, 13:00
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 17, 07:59
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 13:45
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 15:08
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the match on May 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 12, 11:45
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on April 7, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick on April 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 12, 10:15
![Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring their first goal on March 14, 2023 Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring their first goal on March 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Bristol City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 10:19
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on January 7, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on January 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 16, 10:45
![Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring their first goal with Jonny Howson on January 7, 2023 Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring their first goal with Jonny Howson on January 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 12:45
![Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on January 7, 2023 Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts on January 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 26, 21:15
![Middlesbrough's Riley McGree celebrates scoring their first goal on September 5, 2022 Middlesbrough's Riley McGree celebrates scoring their first goal on September 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 14:41
![Birmingham City manager John Eustace on August 27, 2022 Birmingham City manager John Eustace on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Forest Green Rovers vs. Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Forest Green Rovers and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 09:50
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany pictured on December 30, 2022 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany pictured on December 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Championship roundup: Burnley win again, Middlesbrough go fifth
Burnley extend their lead at the top of the Championship with victory at Swansea City, while Middlesbrough continue their resurgence with a win at Birmingham City.
Jan 2, 17:15
![Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick on November 28, 2021 Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick on November 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 11:15
![Nathan Tella celebrates scoring for Burnley on August 27, 2022 Nathan Tella celebrates scoring for Burnley on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 22:28
![Middlesbrough's Riley McGree celebrates scoring their first goal on September 5, 2022 Middlesbrough's Riley McGree celebrates scoring their first goal on September 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 15:44
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Preview: Norwich City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 13:45
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Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 11:45
![Oscar Estupinan celebrates scoring for Hull City on August 13, 2022 Oscar Estupinan celebrates scoring for Hull City on August 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Hull City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Hull City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 30, 08:32
![Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick on November 28, 2021 Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick on November 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Preston North End vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 12:15