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BBC | Senior Journalist | Sport

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Matt Dean
6 years
This is a touching story. Thanks @TommyCoyle89 @ConSweeney03 for allowing us to share it. WATCH my BBC Look North report:
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2 years
🚀 A rocket from Gavan Holohan Chesterfield 1-2 #gtfc
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6 years
Rest assured I will maintain my dignity, integrity and continue to try and hold those to account who need to be. Thanks for the messages of support.
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1 year
👏Take a bow, #gtfc #FACUP QUARTER-FINALISTS!
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1 year
“We got a note from the FA yesterday saying we had to pay for the VAR….that’s the best ten grand we’ve spent!” 🤣 Grimsby Town chair @jstockwood on @RadioHumberside after their historic win at Southampton. #FACup #BBCFootball #gtfc
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28 days
For those who’ve been asking… I’ve not been around recently after losing my Dad. It’s been the hardest time of my life but memories give me strength along with the kindness of those who’ve been in touch x
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1 year
Pitch invasion stops play at Glanford Park as fans protest against Scunthorpe United owner Peter Swann. #BBCFootball #iron #uti
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Matt Dean
3 years
Non-league days at #gtfc I’ve presented many radio shows @RadioHumberside from the Blundell Park press box looking out over a sparsely populated Blundell Park. Not now.
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2 years
Acun Ilicali blows a kiss to fans on his arrival. #hcafc
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4 years
Exclusive: #gtfc players have agreed to take a pay cut of up to 25% to help secure the future of the club. I’m told that full pay will eventually be restored once fans are back watching games at Blundell Park.
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Matt Dean
2 years
Promotion Final Chills! ⚫️⚪️ Crafted away at this for tomorrow featuring @JohnTondeur @jstockwood @shaunpearson5 Paul Hurst and @bbcburnsy 🎧 A headphones moment! #gtfc #utm
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Matt Dean
1 year
Rob Edwards is a class act. After Grimsby beat his Luton side and went on to beat Southampton, Paul Hurst told me Rob was one of the first to send him a congratulatory text. A genuine man. #gtfc #Luton
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2 years
Indications are that Grimsby Town will be looking after Sean Scannell in to next season. A short term deal will be a huge boost to him. It may end up with him in a black and white shirt again! #gtfc
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5 years
Before I go to bed, sparing another thought for this guy. Wishing him courage and strength for the days, weeks and months ahead. #hcafc
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1 year
Wayne Rooney is here (alongside Alex Bruce) to support his old Derby colleague, Liam Rosenior. #hcafc
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Matt Dean
6 years
👏If ever one man deserved his moment... #gtfc
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2 years
How a last minute winner feels. #gtfc
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Matt Dean
6 months
Paul Hurst statement via The League Managers Association: #gtfc
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Matt Dean
7 years
How Marco Silva starts the day with his players. #together #hcafc
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Matt Dean
3 years
Understand when Paul Hurst and Chris Doig returned to #gtfc they were shocked at the state of the club. Summed up by the balls at the training ground being out of shape and no longer round. If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.
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3 years
“I’m sad and angry for the club.” Grimsby Town’s record appearance holder, John McDermott, reacts to #gtfc ’s relegation from the Football League. ▶️ (Sound on 🔈)
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1 year
⏱️🏆The final minute of #gtfc #FACup history being made ⬇️ @RadioHumberside (🔊sound on)
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1 year
How on earth do you replace a broadcaster giant like @bbcburnsy ? Simple answer. You can’t. Deeply saddened that a friend and colleague of so much substance is leaving BBC Radio Humberside.
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5 years
“My dad gave me a hug after that. I have no words to describe how good the feeling is.” 17-year-old Mattie Pollock is beaming after his professional debut. #gtfc
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1 year
🌎⚽️International exposure for @officialgtfc goalscorer @Harry_Clifton_ on the BBC. #gtfc
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Matt Dean
6 years
Hi. Just a quick one from me. For those that have asked or wondered where I’ve gone to... I’ve not been well for a little while now. I’m very grateful to those that have been in touch or sent well wishes. Thank you. Hopefully back soon.
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Matt Dean
2 years
🇹🇷My Turkish 📺 debut! Thanks to @cankatkocc for asking me to contribute to this @trtspor report on #AcunIl ıcalı (🔈Sound on -translator at the ready!) #hcafc #utt
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Matt Dean
6 years
Been told James McKeown has rejected the chance to join Motherwell. It’s looking increasingly likely that he’ll be staying at #gtfc
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Matt Dean
2 years
Johnny Whiteley spent his final afternoon in hospital listening to #HullFC on the radio yesterday. His family feel it was fitting that his passing on the 13th matched his shirt number at the club. #RIPJohnnyWhiteley
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Matt Dean
2 years
Trending on Champions League day? Mohamed Salah? Karim Benzema? No. Luke Waterfall 🤣 Surreal. #gtfc
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Matt Dean
7 months
I understand a new #iron board is being formed which is set to include Simon Elliott, Roj Rahman, Ian Sharp and George Aitkenhead. I’m told the winding up order will be paid off immediately. Talks are believed to be ongoing to stay at Glanford Park.
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Matt Dean
7 months
Former @SUFCOfficial commercial manager Michelle Harness has completed a takeover of the #iron . More @RadioHumberside
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Matt Dean
2 years
Lovely visit to see George Kerr today. He’s 80 in January but still got a story or two up the sleeve of that lumberjack shirt! #gtfc #iron
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Matt Dean
1 year
“Malcolm (Ebiowei) has turned down a lot of clubs in the Championship to come here.” Liam Rosenior on @RadioHumberside on the Crystal Palace forward who’s joining Hull City on loan. #hcafc
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Matt Dean
8 years
I understand #hcafc have issued a lifetime ban to Adam Pardoe after admitting confronting Derby's Richard Keogh on the pitch on Tuesday.
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Matt Dean
4 years
🗑Ian Holloway is not just a football manager.....he’s now become a litter warden in his bid to change Grimsby! WATCH ⬇️ (🔈on/🎧 on) #gtfc
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Matt Dean
2 years
Personally I don’t think Grant McCann and Cliff Byrne will be out of work for too long. Wish them both well. #hcafc
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Matt Dean
3 years
The moment when Paul Hurst was asked what it’s like to be top of the league 😀📸 #gtfc
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2 years
Scenes! #gtfc
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Matt Dean
3 years
The fans returned…. ….but there was a moment to remember those who’d been lost during the pandemic.
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Matt Dean
2 years
#gtfc are one of only two football clubs in the EFL that have agreed to pay their staff the real living wage. Here’s @officialgtfc chief executive @DebbieCGF on @looknorthBBC (🔈on) More:
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Matt Dean
1 year
These guys have had a stinker but they’re *still* smiling 😀 They travelled all the way from Holland for Grimsby v Harrogate, only for the game to be postponed two hours before kick-off! They ended up getting a guided tour courtesy of @officialgtfc #BBCFootball #gtfc
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Matt Dean
7 years
No gloating from Padraig Amond. "There are two clubs I'd never celebrate scoring against -my boyhood club Shamrock Rovers & Grimsby Town."
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Matt Dean
6 years
An apology to the fans. Had planned to do a BBC Look North piece tomorrow on #gtfc ’s game at Luton. The club invited me to today’s press conference, my first since the fans forum. However Russell Slade refused to talk to me and denied me access to speak with players.
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Matt Dean
2 years
Expecting confirmation soon that #gtfc have agreed a deal to sign Alex Hunt from #swfc Nothing official at this stage.
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Matt Dean
4 years
Big turn out in East Hull for Jordan Cox’s funeral. @looknorthBBC @HumbersideSport #HullKR
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Matt Dean
5 years
@HerefordFC A friendly piece of advice. I’d probably skip the introductory fans forum......and any thereafter.
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Matt Dean
5 years
Michael Jolley on James McKeown: “If there’s been a better goalkeeping performance in League Two this season, I’d like to see it.” #gtfc
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Matt Dean
4 months
Liam Rosenior. Alone with his thoughts at the Stadium of Light. #hcafc
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Matt Dean
1 year
Wow. #gtfc
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1 year
Shaun Pearson’s emotional farewell. #gtfc #WxmAFC #bufc
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Matt Dean
3 months
“It’s going to be the best year of my career.” Hull City’s Jean Michaël Seri predicts promotion back to the Premier League after his Africa Cup of Nations success. Watch my @looknorthBBC report (🔈Sound on) #hcafc
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Matt Dean
6 months
David Artell says he spoke to his old Rotherham team mate Paul Hurst about the job. “He gave the owners a terrific reference…which I have to say is a credit to Paul.” #gtfc
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Matt Dean
2 years
A legend returns! 🇮🇹⚽️ Just spent half an hour with Ivano Bonetti, talking about his time at #gtfc Full interview @RadioHumberside soon.
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Matt Dean
3 years
Cleethorpes nightlife. 2021.
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Matt Dean
5 years
2️⃣0️⃣ years at the BBC for me! Thank you for being part of my journey.
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Matt Dean
3 years
A new era begins #gtfc
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3 years
🎼“Paul Hurst’s Black & White Army” The chorus from the #gtfc fans.
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Matt Dean
7 years
Feel v sad about losing #hcafc commentary. It's been a staple part of our output since I joined the station in 1999. Always gave it our best
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Matt Dean
6 years
Important for me to thank you all for your “welcome back” tweets today. I’m genuinely bowled over by your kindness and thoughtfulness. Cheers for taking the time to be nice.
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Matt Dean
5 years
This is a powerful and moving story. I'm very grateful to @joshhodgson89 @joe_hodgson6 @TommyCoyle89 @DaveWoodsSport for helping me tell it on BBC Look North. WATCH here (with sound):
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Matt Dean
1 year
The fruits of my working week. I’ve made this on #gtfc ’s epic journey to the FA Cup quarter-finals. One to listen to, especially if you’re heading to Brighton:
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Matt Dean
2 years
Phew! A long old season. Thank you so much for being with us @HumbersideSport along the way.
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3 months
Jacob Greaves’ afternoon. #hcafc
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1 year
End of a very long season. Big thanks for listening to our coverage. Big thanks to our dedicated on and off-air staff. It’s appreciated. #hcafc #iron #gtfc
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1 year
Very sad day today as @bbcburnsy presents his final morning show. No app or website can replace the special connection that he’s had with his radio audience. Going to miss you, big man x
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Matt Dean
5 years
👏Wow! James McKeown is set to play his 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th game for #gtfc at Swindon on Saturday according to club stats! What service! 📻Looking forward to commentating on it on @RadioHumberside
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2 years
Official word from #gtfc : “We’re working hard on multiple deals, it’s going to be a late one.”
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Matt Dean
3 years
Spoke with Tom Huddlestone earlier. He’s agreed to join @bbcburnsy and @swanster66 live on @RadioHumberside Sportstalk tomorrow at 6pm. #hcafc
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Matt Dean
1 year
Another year on planet earth! Trying my best not to take any of it for granted. Cheers x
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2 years
What a ride it’s been for @1Jamesmckeown Wishing you every success in the future. Thanks for always fronting up to us to talk to the fans. #gtfc
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1 year
Scunthorpe United's desperate plight is highlighted here in my @looknorthbbc report. Watch in full (sound on) #iron #uti
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3 years
Been told #gtfc have sold in excess of a thousand tickets for tomorrow’s game at Altrincham. Listen to commentary of the game @RadioHumberside & @BBCSounds
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Matt Dean
4 years
Ian Holloway meets the #gtfc fans before his first media conference He confirms Anthony Limbrick will take charge against Salford tomorrow: WATCH (with 🔈on/🎧on)
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Matt Dean
7 years
Great interview by @bbcburnsy with #hcafc 's Andrea Ranocchia: Burnsy: Tell us about your journey, how did you get here? AR: By plane.
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Matt Dean
4 years
Wow👏 £5k has now been raised in less than 12 hours (1000% over target) by #gtfc fans (and some others) for a mental health/suicide prevention charity of Ian Holloway’s choice after he revealed one of his friends had taken his own life. Mind blowing ❤️
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4 years
Ian Holloway to #gtfc looks to be a step closer to happening. The Club is believed to be in fresh dialogue with IH and, perhaps significantly, showing him they’re keen to bring him to Blundell Park.
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4 months
Hull City midfielder Harry Wood to Grimsby Town is in the pipeline. Been told that a loan deal has been agreed. #hcafc #gtfc #BBCFootball
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Matt Dean
6 years
Looking forward to this. Pleased to say next Saturday we’ll be doing #hcafc commentary at Blackburn in the #FACup .
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Matt Dean
8 years
Freeze the moment. #gtfc
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4 years
Wow. Luke Hendrie. What a guy. 🔈on/🎧on #gtfc
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5 years
Had it confirmed that former #hcafc player and boss Nick Barmby is joining #Scunthorpe United in a coaching capacity until the end of the season.
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4 years
#gtfc captain James McKeown talks for the first time about why the club's players decided to take a 25% pay cut. WATCH (w/ sound on)
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Matt Dean
5 years
This is heartwarming. Well done @hullcity and @TheNigelAdkins 🎉 Happy birthday, Albert! WATCH (with 🔊) here:
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5 months
Happy man. #gtfc
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3 years
RIP Jimmy Greaves.
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2 years
Pitch invasion stops the game at Scunthorpe United after tennis balls are thrown in protest against the club’s owner, Peter Swann. #iron #bbcfootball
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Matt Dean
4 years
I’m told that #gtfc are preparing to confirm their first summer signings. Deals have been agreed with a few players (all subject to medicals).
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Matt Dean
3 years
Sat down for nearly 20 minutes with #gtfc ’s new owners today. We talked about the takeover, John Fenty, Tom Shutes, Mike Parker and a possible new stadium and training ground. Watch via the link ⬇️
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Matt Dean
5 years
EXCLUSIVE 👀 Could #gtfc ’s James McKeown about to become a San Marino international? The San Marino FA are looking in to it after McKeown wrote to them asking if he qualifies. The goalkeeper’s grandad is from there!
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Matt Dean
2 years
Just watched #MadeInWrexham Asked @Meeiix today if he still watches the play-off games. MC: “Just every night.”🤣 #gtfc
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4 years
#gtfc boss Ian Holloway confirms that he almost signed striker Theo Robinson before he joined Port Vale. Here he reveals why ⬇️ (🔈on/🎧on)
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Matt Dean
4 years
For those asking... Ian Holloway has signed an 18-month deal at #gtfc which will move on to a rolling six month contract thereafter.
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Matt Dean
3 years
How to blow up 💥a radio speaker🔈⚽️ #gtfc
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Matt Dean
2 years
For those asking… #gtfc tell us they’re still working on their retained list. I understand one player who will definitely be staying is Max Crocombe. He surpassed the twenty appearances he needed last season to trigger an extension.
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1 year
Introducing the local filmmaker 🎬 who’s trying to buy his boyhood club. @IanSharp is part of the local consortium that’s agreed a deal for Scunthorpe United. (🔉Sound on) #iron #uti
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Matt Dean
5 years
For 60 years, they’ve lit up lives as well as laundry 👖👕 😀 But the end is nigh for @officialgtfc ’s Subutteo floodlights. 📺 WATCH my BBC Look North report (with 🔊) here:
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Matt Dean
2 years
How ambitious is @HullCity 's new owner, @acunilicali ? What does new head coach @arvelade_shota feel about being part of his vision? WATCH my BBC Look North report: #hcafc #utt #acunilicali #acun
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