Alex Marrow

Marrow started his youth career at Bolton Wanderers. After leaving Bolton, Marrow joined Ashton Athletic in Division Two of the North West Counties Football League. At the time, Marrow was working as part-time plasterer in Astley, Greater Manchester. He then joined Blackburn Rovers on a contract until the end of the 2007–08 season.{{cite news|title=Rovers sign teenage prospect|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/2055087.Rovers_sign_teenage_prospect/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=19 February 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}} On 27 January 2009, Marrow signed a new contract with the club, that would expire in 2011.{{cite news|title=New deals for Blackburn Rovers youngsters|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/4078814.New_deals_for_Blackburn_Rovers_youngsters/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=27 January 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}}

In order to get first team experience,{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers midfielder set for Crewe loan spell|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/4505309.Blackburn_Rovers_midfielder_set_for_Crewe_loan_spell/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 July 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}} on 6 August 2009, Marrow joined Oldham Athletic on an initial one-month loan.{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic sign Marrow from Blackburn Rovers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/8187686.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 August 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}} He made his professional league debut in the 0–0 draw against Stockport County on 8 August 2009.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Oldham Athletic 0 – 0 Stockport County|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8186242.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 August 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}} On 22 August, Marrow scored his first goal for Oldham Athletic against Swindon Town.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8207696.stm|title=Oldham 2–2 Swindon|publisher=BBC|date=22 August 2009 |accessdate=8 September 2009}} After making twelve starts for the club, his loan spell with Oldham Athletic was extended until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Marrow to stay with Latics|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/5685350/marrow-to-stay-with-latics|publisher=Sky Sports|date=9 November 2009|accessdate=21 July 2014}} Marrow would make thirty-three appearances in all competitions. Marrow enjoyed his time at Oldham Athletic, due to increased playing time, as well as, "getting good experience."{{cite news|title=New signing Alex Marrow aiming to learn from Dutch master Davids|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-aiming-learn-master/story-11366609-detail/story.html|publisher=Croydon Advertiser|date=27 August 2010|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006112547/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-aiming-learn-master/story-11366609-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}

On 21 August 2010, Marrow signed for Crystal Palace on a six-month loan.{{cite news|title=Palace move for Marrow|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/6328363/palace-move-for-marrow|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 August 2010|accessdate=21 July 2014}} He made his debut for the club, as Crystal Palace lost 2–1 to Ipswich Town on 21 August 2010.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 1–2 Ipswich|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8918102.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 August 2010|accessdate=21 July 2014}} Under the management reign of George Burley, Marrow's first team opportunities increased and he was awarded man of the match against Queens Park Rangers and fans called for his loan spell with Crystal Palace to be extended.{{cite news|title=Keepy uppy the good work, Palace tell Blackburn Rovers youngster|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8434034.Keepy_uppy_the_good_work__Palace_tell_Blackburn_Rovers_youngster/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=6 October 2010|accessdate=21 July 2014}} During his loan with the club, Marrow made 18 appearances before signing permanently for the Eagles for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until 2013.{{cite news|title=Marrow makes Palace switch|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/6638051/marrow-makes-palace-switch|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 January 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014}}

Marrow's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 22 January 2011, in a 0–0 draw against Bristol City.{{cite news|title=Crystal Palace 0–0 Bristol City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9364571.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 January 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014}} However, Marrow would soon lose his first team place, sustaining an ankle injury at training after joining the club on a permanent basis.{{cite news|title=Alex's injury is a real concern|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Alex-s-injury-real-concern/story-11363731-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=18 January 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111357/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Alex-s-injury-real-concern/story-11363731-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} In March 2011, Marrow was out for another four weeks after sustaining an injury.{{cite news|title=Freedman: Marrow will be out for another four weeks|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Freedman-Marrow-weeks/story-11369344-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=22 March 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006093729/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Freedman-Marrow-weeks/story-11369344-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} Furthermore, it was later confirmed that Marrow would be out for the 2010–11 season.{{cite news|title=Marrow ruled out for the rest of the season|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-ruled-rest-season/story-11358830-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=26 April 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082400/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-ruled-rest-season/story-11358830-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}

In July 2011, Marrow returned to full training following his recovery from the ankle injury.{{cite news|title=Marrow recovering well from injury|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-recovering-injury/story-12899064-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=7 July 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006081020/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-recovering-injury/story-12899064-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} In September 2011, Marrow was available to play ahead of a match against Wigan Athletic, but wasn't included in the squad.{{cite news|title=Garvan injury rules him out for a month|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Garvan-injury-rules-month/story-13343960-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=16 September 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071045/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Garvan-injury-rules-month/story-13343960-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} Once again, Marrow was ruled out through injury.{{cite news|title=Kightly set to give the Hornets more sting|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Kightly-set-Hornets-sting/story-13556262-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=14 October 2011|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006105813/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Kightly-set-Hornets-sting/story-13556262-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} In January 2012, Marrow was fit again, and he expected to be available for selection by the end of the month.{{cite news|title=Marrow back in training|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-training/story-14985228-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=20 January 2012|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125750/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Marrow-training/story-14985228-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} Marrow made his first Crystal Palace appearance for a year, in a 2–1 loss against Blackpool on 21 January 2012.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Blackpool 2–1 Crystal Palace|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16559765|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2012|accessdate=21 July 2014}}

On 27 January 2012, Marrow completed a season-long loan move to Football League One side Preston North End.{{cite web|url=http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10362~2590477,00.html? |title=Marrow Signs For Lilywhites |publisher=Preston North End F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=27 January 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130051954/http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10362~2590477%2C00.html |archivedate=30 January 2012 |url-status=dead }} He made his first start on 15 February 2012, as Preston beat Hartlepool United 2–1.{{cite news|title=Westley mooting fitness regime|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/7523480/westley-mooting-fitness-regime|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 February 2012|accessdate=20 July 2014}} Marrow made four appearances for Preston before he returned to Crystal Palace.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Preston North End 0 Chesterfield 0|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/preston-north-end-0-chesterfield-0-1-4317058|work=Lancashire Evening Post|date=6 March 2012|accessdate=21 July 2014}}

At the start of the 2012–13 season, Marrow joined Fleetwood Town on loan, though Crystal Palace website stated it will end in January.{{cite news|title=Fleetwood Town sign Alex Marrow from Crystal Palace|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19302456|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 August 2012|accessdate=21 July 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/marrow-moves-on-loan-319247.aspx |title=Marrow Moves on Loan |publisher=Crystal Palace F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=18 August 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721205529/http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/marrow-moves-on-loan-319247.aspx |archivedate=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} Marrow made his debut on 22 August 2012, coming on as a substitute for Jamie McGuire in the second half, as they lost 1–0 to Bradford City.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-settles-in-838497.aspx |title=Marrow settles in |publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=22 August 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720233115/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-settles-in-838497.aspx |archivedate=20 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} Marrow then received a red card after second bookable offence, in a 0–0 draw against Rochdale on 26 October 2012.{{cite news|title=Rochdale 0–0 Fleetwood|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20014344|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 October 2012|accessdate=21 July 2014}} After making twenty appearances, Marrow returned to his parent club.{{cite news|title=OLLIE'S WAY: I'm playing a waiting game in January transfer window|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/OLLIE-S-WAY-m-playing-waiting-game-January/story-17826422-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=14 January 2013|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070544/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/OLLIE-S-WAY-m-playing-waiting-game-January/story-17826422-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}

Marrow made his first start for Crystal Palace in two years, as they beat Charlton Athletic on 4 February 2013.{{cite news|title=Palace 2–1 Charlton Athletic: Murray at the double in Eagles comeback|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Palace-2-1-Charlton-Athletic-Murray-double-Eagles/story-18031751-detail/story.html|work=Croydon Advertiser|publisher=Local World|date=4 February 2013|accessdate=21 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113654/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Palace-2-1-Charlton-Athletic-Murray-double-Eagles/story-18031751-detail/story.html|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}} However, towards the end of the season, Marrow was mainly used as a substitute, making only four appearances after his return.

Sky Sports claimed that Marrow was to return to Blackburn Rovers in his second spell at the club.{{cite news|title=Transfer news: Blackburn are set to sign former Crystal Palace man Alex Marrow|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/8805096/transfer-news-blackburn-are-set-to-sign-former-crystal-palace-man-alex-marrow|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 July 2013|accessdate=20 July 2014}} His return was later confirmed when he joined the club for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news|title=Transfer news: Alex Marrow leaves Crystal Palace to rejoin Blackburn|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/8815058/transfer-news-alex-marrow-leaves-crystal-palace-to-rejoin-blackburn|publisher=Sky Sports|date=9 July 2013|accessdate=20 July 2014}}

He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Derby County on the opening game of the season, where he gave away a penalty by handling in the box.{{cite web|title=Derby 1 Blackburn 1|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/08/04/england/championship/derby-county-fc/blackburn-rovers-football-club/1483423/|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=5 August 2013}} Marrow would later make three appearances before joining Fleetwood Town on loan. Despite starting the season well, Marrow had his first team opportunities limited once again.{{cite news|title=Blow as Rovers ace out for two months|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10753832.Blow_as_Rovers_ace_out_for_two_months/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=22 October 2013|accessdate=21 July 2014}}{{cite news|title=Marrow makes Cod Army move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/9114814/marrow-makes-cod-army-move|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 January 2013|accessdate=21 July 2014}}

On 13 January 2014, Marrow returned to Fleetwood Town for a second loan spell with the club, until the end of the season.{{Cite web|title=Marrow returns to Highbury |url=http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-returns-to-highbury-1292445.aspx |publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C. |date=13 January 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721212841/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-returns-to-highbury-1292445.aspx |archivedate=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} After joining Fleetwood Town, Marrow expressed happiness on his return and aim to play a key role for the club this season.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-wants-key-role-1307437.aspx |title=Marrow wants key role |publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=21 January 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721214029/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/marrow-wants-key-role-1307437.aspx |archivedate=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} Marrow scored on his return, in his second loan spell at Fleetwood Town, where Fleetwood Town beat Hartlepool United 2–0 on 18 January 2014.{{cite news|title=Blackburn Rovers midfielder Marrow nets in first loan game for Fleetwood Town|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10948820.Blackburn_Rovers_midfielder_Marrow_nets_in_first_loan_game_for_Fleetwood_Town/|work=Lancashire Telegraph|date=20 January 2014|accessdate=21 July 2014}} In the next match against Burton Albion, on 25 January 2014, Marrow scored an own goal, though Fleetwood Town would win 4–2.{{cite news|title=Burton Albion 2–4 Fleetwood Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25790132|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 January 2014|accessdate=21 July 2014}} Just making seven appearances, Marrow was absent from the squad for the remainder of the season, due to illness, where the club would be promoted to League One.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3632612&tcmuri=927120 |title=Torquay United 0–1 Fleetwood Town |publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=8 March 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721214846/http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3632612&tcmuri=927120 |archivedate=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}

Following his loan spell at Fleetwood Town, Marrow was among six players to be transfer listed ahead of a new season.{{cite web|url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-transfer-list-six-1572548.aspx |title=Rovers transfer list six |publisher=Blackburn Rovers F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=24 May 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721215248/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-transfer-list-six-1572548.aspx |archivedate=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} On 15 July 2014, Blackburn released him by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/alex-marrow-departs-1759925.aspx |title=Alex Marrow Departs |publisher=Blackburn Rovers FC |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=15 July 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718051328/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/alex-marrow-departs-1759925.aspx |archivedate=18 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}

On 15 July 2014, the same day as his release from Blackburn, Marrow signed for League Two side Carlisle United on a one-year deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowsigns15july14-1759957.aspx |title=CONTRACTS: Midfielder agrees one year deal |publisher=Carlisle United F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=15 July 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720220948/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowsigns15july14-1759957.aspx |archivedate=20 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} Upon joining Carlisle United, Marrow stated his aims for the just-relegated Carlisle to bounce back to League One and for him to get increased playing time.{{cite web|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowinterview16jul14-1762029.aspx |title=INTERVIEW: We've got a great chance next season |publisher=Carlisle United F.C. |accessdate=21 July 2014 |date=16 July 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720223736/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowinterview16jul14-1762029.aspx |archivedate=20 July 2014 |url-status=dead }} He made his Carlisle debut in the opening match of the 2014–15 season, a 1–0 defeat to Luton Town. He was released by Carlisle halfway through the season because of a fall out with the club.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 0 Luton Town 1 |url=http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/carlisle-utd-0-luton-town-1-1.1154153 |work=News & Star |date=9 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006071841/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/carlisle-utd-0-luton-town-1-1.1154153 |archivedate=6 October 2014 }}

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