Wayne Matthews

In May 2007, 24 years after making his senior debut, Matthews received the first red card of his career while playing for Ely Rangers in the Welsh Football League. He was appointed player-manager of Ely a month later.

Matthews married his partner Linda and they have two children together, Jay and Sherelle. In 1993, Matthews started his own manufacturing business by embroidering sportswear in his bedroom.

He joined Barry Town following his release before moving to Ton Pentre the following year. He returned to Barry in 1988 and went on to make over 100 appearances in all competitions for the club. In 1992, he joined League of Wales side Cwmbrân Town where he played eight times as they won the league title. However, he was one of two players released midway through the season as the club were unable to pay their £80 a week wages. Following his release, Matthews briefly worked at Ninian Park, the home ground of his former club Cardiff City, selling burgers. He finished the season with rival League of Wales side Llanidloes Town.

Born in Cardiff, Matthews began his career with his hometown club Cardiff City. He made his professional debut on the opening day of the 1983–84 season, replacing Chris Rodon during a 2–0 defeat to Charlton Athletic. He appeared largely as a substitute, starting four of his fourteen league appearances, scoring once in a 5–0 victory over Taff's Well in the Welsh Cup. However, he struggled to establish himself in the first team and was allowed to leave the club at the end of the season.

Wayne John Matthews (born 11 September 1964) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He made fourteen appearances in the Football League for Cardiff City and later played for several teams in the Welsh leagues.