Born in Newtownards, County Down,[REF] Fettis started his career with Glentoran before playing for Ards from 1988 to 1991, making 65 appearances in all competitions for the club [REF].
Fettis was signed by Bury on a 12-month deal in June 2006,[REF] but broke his right arm in a League Cup defeat against former side Sheffield United on 19 September.