Playing career
Sheffield Wednesday
Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Hamshaw came through the youth system at Sheffield Wednesday and represented England at schoolboy and under 18 level. He made his first-team debut in August 2000 and made 89 appearances, scoring six goals, in four seasons. After Sheffield Wednesday won theStockport County
He then joined Stockport County, where he was made captain and made 44 first-team appearances, scoring five goals in the 2005–06 season. He was released by Stockport at the end of the 2005–06 season,Mansfield Town
and signed a two-year contract with Mansfield Town in June 2006. After Mansfield Town were relegated to theNotts County
His next move was to join Notts County for two years. On 10 May 2010 it was announced that he had been released by Notts County along with 7 other players.Macclesfield Town
On 26 July he signed for Macclesfield Town on a one-year deal. On 18 May 2011 he signed a further one-year extension contract at Macclesfield Town. In May 2012, Hamshaw was released by Macclesfield due to the expiry of his contract.Matlock Town
In September 2012 he signed for Matlock Town of theStocksbridge Park Steels
In October 2012 he moved toCoaching career
Rotherham United
As Hamshaw's playing career came to an end, he began working at Rotherham United in various coaching capacities. After his contract with relegated Macclesfield Town ran out in the summer of 2012, Matt made the switch into full-time coaching with the Millers, whilst continuing to play in the Evo-Stick League for Stocksbridge Park Steels. Taking on the role of Development Phase Lead Coach, he oversees the development of the 12–16 year olds at New York, while also coaching youngsters at Thomas Rotherham College. He then became a first team coach under Paul Warne, before both left the club in September 2022.Derby County
On 22 September 2022, Hamshaw was appointed first team coach at Derby County, working under head coach Paul Warne.Personal
He is married to Kerry, 33 and has two daughters. Their firstborn child, a son born in 2007, was stillborn.References
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