choice keeper in Jason White meaning Barnes was not offered a new contract at the end of the 2011–12 season but instead was invited back to pre-season training to prove his fitness, however he declined the offer and left the club. It was announced on 28 June 2012, that Barnes had joined Conference National side Alfreton Town. Initially used as Town's first choice keeper, the club chose to loan in Jon Stewart from Burnley, however when Stewart's loan expired in late December, Barnes regained the number 1 spot. Barnes played 18 times for the club and was released at the end of the season. On 23 May 2013 it was announced Barnes had re-signed for Gainsborough. On 27 May 2014, Barnes joined Harrogate Town on a one-year deal. In August 2015, Barnes signed a contract with Buxton. In June 2016 Barnes joined Matlock Town before retiring a few months later in September 2016. Barnes came out of retirement and rejoined Town ahead of the 2017–18 season. In July 2018 Barnes signed with Handsworth Parramore. Personal life Barnes now works as Performer for Handsworth Precision Tools. Honours Blackpool Division Three play-off final winner: 2000–01 Football League Trophy winner: 2001–02, 2003–04 Grimsby Town Football League Trophy runner up: 2007–08 Supporters Player of the Year: winner, 2008 League Two Team of the Week 2008–09 x2 Sheffield United Football League Championship promoted: 2005–2006 References External links Phil Barnes profile at the Alfreton Town FC website Profile of Phil Barnes at CodAlmighty.com 1979 births Living people Footballers from Sheffield Association football goalkeepers English footballers Rotherham United F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Alfreton Town F.C. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. players Buxton F.C. players Matlock Town F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Northern Premier League players