Background
Hockley was born in Paignton, Devon and joined Torquay United as a trainee.
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Matthew Hockley
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He can play in defence or midfield. He made sporadic appearance over the next two seasons before becoming a regular under Leroy Rosenior, missing only one game in the 2003-2004 promotion season. He is nicknamed "Pitbull" due to his tenacious tackling.
In May 2005, he accepted a new contract with Torquay and in the 2006-2007 season made his 200th first team appearance for the Gulls.
His 200th league appearance came on 2 March 2007 in a 1-1 draw away to Chester City, Hockley replacing Lloyd Kerry as a late substitute. Torquay were relegated to the Conference National at the end of the 2006-2007 season, but Hockley chose to remain with the club, agreeing a new contract with new Torquay manager Paul Buckle.
He was an unused substitute in Torquay"s FA Trophy Final defeat at Wembley in May 2008, and was released by Torquay three days later. Hockley joined Truro City in June 2008.
After 1 season at Truro City he then moved onto Bideford on a free transfer.
