NEWS: Haywood bids farewell to Clan

The Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West, can confirm their longest serving player Matt Haywood is departing the club after 12 years.

Matt has been with the club from our inaugural season after signing for Bruce Richardson’s team in 2010 and has played in every season and under every coach.

Not only is he the organisation’s longest serving player, he holds the record for the most appearances, having played 636 times for the Clan, scoring 85 times and picking up 149 assists, totalling 234 points.

Matt is also the only player in the club’s history to have had a testimonial, a memorable night which took place in February 2020.

Gareth Chalmers, Clan’s Managing Director, paid tribute to Matt and thanked him for his contribution to the organisation over the last 12 years.

“Matt Haywood has been part of Clan fabric over the past twelve years, joined the club from day one, has seen all the ups and downs and in the end made Glasgow his home,” he said.

“Matt transcends the various teams built by all the coaches through the years and should be applauded for becoming such a main stay in our line-up during that time.

“All good things must come to an end and a Clan team without Matt will certainly be a different prospect.

“Matt has been part of so many great moments in the Clan’s history and his testimonial night is one of the best nights this organisation has ever experienced.

“I want to thank Matt for everything he’s done, his contribution and wish him, Jen, Charley and Maddie all the very best luck of luck for the future going forward.”

Clan head coach Malcom Cameron added: “I would like to wish Matt and his family all the best as they transition into their next endeavour. 

“It’s always hard for long time relationships to end, but unfortunately in sports these things happen. 

“Matt was a constant in purple throughout the Clan’s history and we appreciate and applaud his efforts through the years.”