Matthew Young Middleton (24 October 1907 – 1979) was an English

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who played as a

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for

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and

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. He was born in Boldon Colliery,

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, the brother of Ray Middleton who also played League football.

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1907 births 1979 deaths People from The Boldons Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of South Tyneside Footballers from Tyne and Wear English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Boldon Community Association F.C. players Southport F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Darlington Town F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players York City F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Murton A.F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub