Aaron Grundy

Bury

Grundy began his career in the youth academy at Bury in 1997, progressing the reserve side. He made his first team début on 18 October 2005 in the first round of the Football League Trophy against Halifax Town, which Bury lost 6–1, as a 16th minute substitute, replacing striker Tom Youngs, after keeper Craig Dootson had been sent off. He made his league debut later on that same season, replacing the injured Dootson as an 86th-minute substitute in a 0–0 a draw with Barnet. In the 2006–07 season, he made four appearances for the Shakers. He joined FC United of Manchester on a short-term loan in February 2008 after an injury to their regular first-team goalkeeper Sam Ashton ruled him out for a few weeks. Grundy was awarded with fans player of the month and also received the leagues goalkeeper of the month after a successful spell with the Red Rebels. He made a total of six appearances for Bury in his three years with the first team.

Move to non-league football

In August 2008, Grundy signed for Conference North side Burscough but rarely featured for the club and was subsequently released. On 1 March 2009 he signed for Conference National side Cambridge United on non-contract terms. After a successful trial period, Grundy signed for Conference North side Fleetwood Town on 1 August 2009. He made his debut later that day in a pre-season friendly against his former club Bury. In the summer of 2010, he joined Chorley He was released in June 2011. In the…