Matt Barrass (footballer, born 1899)

Matt Barrass
Personal information
Full name Matthew Williamson Barrass
Date of birth (1899-02-14)14 February 1899
Place of birth Seaham, County Durham, England
Date of death 1953 (aged 53–54)
Position(s) Half-back / Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1925 Blackpool 168 (53)
1925–1926 Sheffield Wednesday 48 (14)
1926–1932 Manchester City 162 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Matthew Williamson Barrass (14 February 1899 – 1953) was an English footballer who played for Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester City as a half-back or forward.

His son, Malcolm, who was also a professional footballer,[1] was born in Blackpool during his father's spell at the town's club. His great-grandson – also named Matt – was also a professional player.[2]

  1. ^ Ward, Andrew (1984). The Manchester City Story. Derby: Breedon. ISBN 0-907969-05-4. p41
  2. ^ "End of the road for unlucky Matt". Bolton Evening News. 13 May 2005. Retrieved 4 April 2019.