Matty Blair

Matthew James "Matty" Blair (born 21 June 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Mansfield Town.

Blair started his career with Racing Club Warwick and after one season with the club signed for Stratford Town in 2008. He left for Bedworth United a year later, before going on to have spells with Redditch United and AFC Telford United in the Conference North. He joined Kidderminster Harriers of the Conference Premier in 2010 and after one season signed for York City. He scored in the 2012 FA Trophy Final and 2012 Conference Premier play-off Final at Wembley Stadium, and his winning goal in the latter saw York promoted to League Two. After one season with York in League Two, Blair signed for divisional rivals Fleetwood Town in 2013 but was released in January 2015.

Club career

Early career

Born in Warwick, Warwickshire, Blair started his career in the Midland Football Alliance with his hometown club, Racing Club Warwick, in the 2007–08 season. He signed for Stratford Town of the Midland Football Alliance on 7 July 2008. After signing, manager Micky Moore said of Blair: "He had an excellent season with Racing Club Warwick and I feel coming to Stratford and its environment will make him a better player". He finished the 2008–09 season with seven goals in 40 league appearances for Stratford.