Matty Barlow

Oldham Athletic

Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, he joined his home-town club Oldham Athletic and progressed through the youth squads. In May 2004 he turned professional by signing a professional contract at the club. On 8 May 2004 he made his league debut as a second-half substitute replacing Scott Vernon in the 1–1 draw away to Notts County. Barlow enjoyed nine other league games, and two League Cup games the following season, after which his only first team appearance for Oldham was in the Football League Trophy defeat at home to Chesterfield in November 2006. He joined Stafford Rangers on loan later that month, playing twice in the Conference National before returning to Oldham during the January transfer window. On 30 January Barlow joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for Stalybridge on 3 February 2007 in a 2–1 win over Alfreton Town and he scored his first goal for the club on his second appearance in a 3–2 los s to Nuneaton Town. He enjoyed another thirteen games for the club scoring four more times before returning to Oldham at the end of the 2006–07 season.

Stalybridge Celtic

On his return, Barlow was released by Oldham and he then signed permanently for Stalybridge Celtic in July 2007. He made his second debut for the club in a 1–0 loss to Kettering Town and it took him until his eighth game for the club to get his name on the scoresheet, scoring in a 5–2 win over Vauxhall Motors on 15 September…

Barlow is described as "quick running down the centre" and good at "surging runs". Barlow was said to have had a "sensational end to the 2006–07 season" after scoring many times for Stalybridge.

As of 5 February 2012.

Club

Oldham Athletic Lancashire Senior Cup (1): 2004–05 Stalybridge Celtic Conference North play off final, runner up (1): 2007–08