Ryan Lowe began his career with local non league side Burscough before Shrewsbury Town snapped him up in July 2000.Following a five year spell at the Gay Meadow and 193 games which brought an impressive haul of 37 goals, he moved onto Chester City where he spent the next 18 months.

42 appearances and another 17 goals brought another move further up the league ladder and Crewe Alexandra.Seventeen goals in over 50 appearances saw him move to Stockport County on loan but a four game spell at Edgeley Park without any goals saw Ryan move back to Chester City on a free transfer in July 2008.

Ryan finished last season as Chester's leading goal scorer with 18 goals and the player of the season award despite the club being relegated out of the football league.Following his release from the Deva Stadium, Ryan moved to Gigg Lane during the summer and signed a two year deal to stay with the Shakers.