Career
He has previously played for Rotherham United, Swindon Town, Hartlepool United and Bristol Rovers. Rotherham United
Swindon Town
Monkhouse became Dennis Wise"s first signing as manager of Swindon Town on 22 June 2006, signing a one-year contract. Hartlepool United
Monkhouse"s time at Swindon was interrupted by injury and he was loaned to Hartlepool United.
Following a successful loan spell, a deal was then agreed between Swindon and Hartlepool United on 10 January 2007.
Remarkably, the first time he was on the losing side in a league match in 2006-2007 was in United"s defeat against Barnet on 7 April 2007. Monkhouse was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year for the 2006-2007 season after Hartlepool went on to finish 2nd to secure promotion to League One.
Monkhouse was released in May 2014, ending a seven-year stay with the "Pools". Bristol Rovers
On 21 July 2014, Monkhouse signed for Bristol Rovers on a one-year deal after being released by Hartlepool United.
He helped the club earn an instant return to the Football League, being a part of the team that gained promotion by winning the 2015 Conference Premier play-off Final.
Monkhouse left the club on completion of his contract as he sought a club closer to his Leeds home. Grimsby Town
On 24 June 2015, Monkhouse signed for Conference National side Grimsby Town on a one-year deal.