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Matt Sparrow
According to SSN we are trying to sign him on a free. He's currently playing for Scunny and is a midfielder.
According to SSN we are trying to sign him on a free. He's currently playing for Scunny and is a midfielder.
AS pointed out yesterday, he's a PIRATE. Probably related to that...
The Wizard
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Brother of Jack? Yarrrr
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What kind of player is he? good signing for us?
Mendoza
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at least Sparrow is CHEEP
He's 29, played at Scunthorpe his whole career [11 years]. 36 goals in 336 games.
I think he's a left midfielder.
I think he's a left midfielder.
Not if Sparrow is available on a free. Jimmy Mac will not be leaving for nothing.
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I'm not certain, but I think he can play either Right midfield or central midfield.
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İbrahim Tatlıses;3569076 said:
So what if he has done a bit of BIRD
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Three years ago ...
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United | Football | The Guardian
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United
Steve Claridge The Guardian, Tuesday 1 May 2007
The first thing that strikes you about Matt Sparrow is his boundless energy. You have to be fit to play football these days and those who are have so many more avenues open than those who are left wanting in that respect. He certainly knows how to utilise that strength.
He will not always play well - nobody does - but, with the levels of fitness he possesses, he can still affect a game physically even when he's not quite at the races. At Blackpool on Saturday Scunthorpe finished well beaten but the 23-year-old midfielder still impressed. I've seen him play a few times this season and I've always liked the way he applies himself.
His fitness allows him to play on either flank even though he doesn't have a winger's tricks but he sees a pass early and is workmanlike and disciplined. It is in central midfield, however, that Sparrow is at his best, particularly when games become stretched and opponents tire. Then, with his relentless running, he really comes into his own.
There are plenty of other good aspects to his game, including an excellent first touch and decent close control which is aided by his ability to get his body between an opponent and the ball quickly in tight areas, using a wiry strength that belies his slender frame. He's not afraid to put his foot in but can be impulsive at times.
When opponents get away from him he occasionally resorts to lunges, almost like Paul Scholes, rather than chasing back and trying to intercept or showing them one way or another. That could boil down to laziness or frustration but he is not a dirty player. Yet Scunthorpe can live with that, given the positive things he brings to their teamwork. Good at making third-man runs, he sees space and is quick to exploit it, judging when to get past his forward and when to support, which explains his double-figure tally of goals over the past few seasons. He has equipped himself extremely well against top quality opposition in the cup competitions and he made such a strong impact against Aston Villa that he was subsequently linked with a move to Villa Park.
You would think he would enjoy playing at the higher level. He is easy on the eye, links well with his forwards but also protects and helps his defenders by tackling from the wrong side and makes sure he tracks his runner whenever he threatens to get goal-side.
It has not always been a smooth ride for Sparrow, who served time in prison in his youth, but I am told he has learned his lessons. Unfortunately, just when things were going so well this season, he sustained a bad knee injury in December which ruled him out for three months. But he returned to fitness to play a full part in Scunthorpe's excellent run-in. Promotion to the Championship represents a new chapter and a new challenge for a player who, with more than 200 games under his belt, has spent eight seasons in the bottom two divisions. My money is on him making the most of it. Whatever happens, he'll keep on running.
Age 23
Born Scunthorpe
Position midfielder
Height 5ft 11in
Weight 10st 6lb
How he rates
Shooting 8/10
Heading 7/10
Passing 9/10
Tackling 8/10
Team responsibility 9/10
Attitude 9/10
Valuation £500,000- £750,000
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United | Football | The Guardian
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United
Steve Claridge The Guardian, Tuesday 1 May 2007
The first thing that strikes you about Matt Sparrow is his boundless energy. You have to be fit to play football these days and those who are have so many more avenues open than those who are left wanting in that respect. He certainly knows how to utilise that strength.
He will not always play well - nobody does - but, with the levels of fitness he possesses, he can still affect a game physically even when he's not quite at the races. At Blackpool on Saturday Scunthorpe finished well beaten but the 23-year-old midfielder still impressed. I've seen him play a few times this season and I've always liked the way he applies himself.
His fitness allows him to play on either flank even though he doesn't have a winger's tricks but he sees a pass early and is workmanlike and disciplined. It is in central midfield, however, that Sparrow is at his best, particularly when games become stretched and opponents tire. Then, with his relentless running, he really comes into his own.
There are plenty of other good aspects to his game, including an excellent first touch and decent close control which is aided by his ability to get his body between an opponent and the ball quickly in tight areas, using a wiry strength that belies his slender frame. He's not afraid to put his foot in but can be impulsive at times.
When opponents get away from him he occasionally resorts to lunges, almost like Paul Scholes, rather than chasing back and trying to intercept or showing them one way or another. That could boil down to laziness or frustration but he is not a dirty player. Yet Scunthorpe can live with that, given the positive things he brings to their teamwork. Good at making third-man runs, he sees space and is quick to exploit it, judging when to get past his forward and when to support, which explains his double-figure tally of goals over the past few seasons. He has equipped himself extremely well against top quality opposition in the cup competitions and he made such a strong impact against Aston Villa that he was subsequently linked with a move to Villa Park.
You would think he would enjoy playing at the higher level. He is easy on the eye, links well with his forwards but also protects and helps his defenders by tackling from the wrong side and makes sure he tracks his runner whenever he threatens to get goal-side.
It has not always been a smooth ride for Sparrow, who served time in prison in his youth, but I am told he has learned his lessons. Unfortunately, just when things were going so well this season, he sustained a bad knee injury in December which ruled him out for three months. But he returned to fitness to play a full part in Scunthorpe's excellent run-in. Promotion to the Championship represents a new chapter and a new challenge for a player who, with more than 200 games under his belt, has spent eight seasons in the bottom two divisions. My money is on him making the most of it. Whatever happens, he'll keep on running.
Age 23
Born Scunthorpe
Position midfielder
Height 5ft 11in
Weight 10st 6lb
How he rates
Shooting 8/10
Heading 7/10
Passing 9/10
Tackling 8/10
Team responsibility 9/10
Attitude 9/10
Valuation £500,000- £750,000
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Scored twice in league 1 playoff final and once to keep them in the championship on the last day.
Replacement for Crofts?
Replacement for Crofts?
Marshy
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Sounds ideal.
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This is what Steve thought of him in 2007:
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United | Football | The Guardian
Also a fact that he has turned down a contract to stay at Scunthorpe..... seems Sheff Utd might be interested.
also Millwall and Sheff Weds
Steve Claridge's scouting report: Matt Sparrow, Scunthorpe United | Football | The Guardian
Also a fact that he has turned down a contract to stay at Scunthorpe..... seems Sheff Utd might be interested.
also Millwall and Sheff Weds
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Marshy
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Sounds ideal for the middle of the park, left footed too.
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Long time ago, no need to get in a flap about it.İbrahim Tatlıses;3569076 said:
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I sa him play for Scunny years ago at a random game I went to up north and he was leaps and bounds ahead of most players on the pitch.