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  Matt Pilkington

Matt Pilkington

Player Profile

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Manchester, England
High School:
Sheffield Hallam
Height / Weight:
5-9 / 155
Position:
MF
Birthdate:
06/27/1979
Experience:
2V
Major:
Sports Management

AT GW: Strong, physical midfielder who can play both sides of the ball with equal ability...named to the Atlantic 10 2001 Preseason All-Conference Team...was on the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team in 2000.
PRIOR TO GW: very attack-minded midfield player...was the top scorer for Sheffield Hallam University in England in 1998 before transferring to GW...selected as one of the top 30 players among English Universities...member of Rochdale Schoolboys team.
PERSONAL: Born June 27, 1979 in Rochdale, England...son of David and Linda Pilkington...has a brother, Leich (24) and a sister, Rebecca (14)...sports management major.