 Byrom started his career at Blackburn Rovers at the age of 14 , and spent four and a half years on the club 's books , progressing from their centre of excellence to the reserve team . However , he failed to make any first @-@ team appearances for the club , and was subsequently released in summer 2006 . He joined League Two outfit Accrington Stanley before the start of the 2006 – 07 season , but only managed a total of two appearances . He was released by the club in January 2007 , and opted to join local side Clitheroe on a short @-@ term basis . Byrom then joined Southport , scoring twice in two appearances for the side , before rejoining Clitheroe in August 2007 ; captaining the side at the age of 20 . 
