Matty Burrows Explained

Matty Burrows
Full Name:Matthew Burrows
Birth Date:15 October 1985
Birth Place:Newtownards, Northern Ireland
Position:Forward
Years1:2006–2008
Clubs1:Dundela
Years2:2008
Clubs2:Loughgall (loan)
Years3:2008–2012
Clubs3:Glentoran
Caps3:49
Goals3:16
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Glenavon
Caps4:9
Goals4:3
Years5:2013
Clubs5:Ards
Caps5:14
Goals5:1
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Harland & Wolff Welders
Caps6:9
Goals6:1
Years7:2015–2016
Caps7:0
Goals7:0

Matthew Burrows (born 15 October 1985) is a former professional football player from Northern Ireland who played as a midfielder.

Burrows scored a jumping backheel volley goal against Portadown to seal victory for Glentoran in injury-time of a match on 5 October 2010.[1] The "astonishing goal" came from the back of Burrows' heel from 16 yards out in mid-air.[2] [3] The goal received international acclaim,[4] with millions viewing the goal on YouTube, and football programmes around the world broadcasting the goal to audiences unfamiliar with the Irish league.[5] The goal drew comparisons with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The goal was shortlisted for the 2010 FIFA Puskás Award, which honours the player judged to have scored the "most beautiful" goal of the year.[6] However, Burrows lost out at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on 10 January 2011 to Bayern Munich and Turkey midfielder Hamit Altıntop, for his volleyed goal in Turkey's UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying game against Kazakhstan on 3 September 2010.

In January 2012, he asked to go out on loan. After no club would meet his entire salary costs, he asked to be released from Glentoran. This request was granted and he agreed terms and signed for Glenavon until the end of the season.[7]

Personal life

Burrows attended Priory Integrated College in Holywood.

Notes and References

  1. News: Glentoran 1–0 Portadown BURROWS GOAL. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/KzAZTdyOXcA . 21 December 2021 . live. 6 October 2010. YouTube. GlentoranTV. 7 October 2010.
  2. Web site: Glentoran 1–0 Portadown. 5 October 2010. BBC Sport. 10 October 2010.
  3. Web site: Burrows wonder strike sinks Ports. 6 October 2010. BBC Sport. 10 October 2010.
  4. Web site: Goal of the Year?. Bell. Jack. 7 October 2010. New York Times Blog. 10 October 2010.
  5. Web site: Video: Matty Burrows' Glentoran goal gets 1m views on YouTube. Holt. Chris. 8 October 2010. Belfast Telegraph. 10 October 2010.
  6. Web site: Matty Burrows' goal on shortlist for FIFA award. 2 November 2010. BBC. 2 November 2010.
  7. News: Transfer deadline day news . Glentoran FC . 31 January 2011 . 5 February 2012 .