Matt Lock
English footballer born 1984
Matthew John Lock (born 10 March 1984) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Canvey Island.
Career
Lock began his senior career at Exeter City, after coming through the club's youth academy. On 12 October 2002, Lock made his debut for the club in a 1–1 home draw against Rushden & Diamonds. Lock was released from Exeter at the end of the season, having made three Football League appearances. Following a period coaching in the United States, Lock played for non-league clubs Team Bath, Tiverton Town and Mansgotfield United. At Team Bath, Lock made over 100 appearances.
In 2009, Lock signed for Chelmsford City, making 87 appearances for the club in all competitions over the course of two seasons. In the summer of 2011, Lock joined Gloucester City, playing for the club 39 times. In June 2012, Australian club Bunbury Forum Force signed Lock. During his time at Bunbury Forum Force, Lock also took up the position of manager.
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