 Born in Oswaldtwistle , Lancashire , Byrom started his career at the Blackburn Rovers centre of excellence after being spotted playing for local junior side Oswaldtwistle United at the age of 14 . He progressed through the youth system at Ewood Park , and captained the under – 17 side , before graduating into the reserve team after impressing in the FA Youth Cup in 2004 . However , he failed to break into the first @-@ team and was subsequently released in 2006 . He signed for League Two outfit Accrington Stanley on a six @-@ month contract ahead of the 2006 – 07 season , after impressing manager John Coleman whilst on trial , a trial which Byrom had requested . He made his debut for the Lancashire side in a 1 – 1 draw against Carlisle United in the Football League Trophy in October 2006 . However , Byrom found it difficult to break into the first @-@ team , making one further appearance for Stanley , featuring as a substitute in a 3 – 3 draw with Shrewsbury Town . He was subsequently released in January 2007 , after being deemed surplus to requirements at the Crown Ground . Byrom later stated at this stage in his career he " considered just getting a job and playing for fun " , and that his time at Accrington " wasn 't really a good time for me . I didn 't play much " . 
