24 year old Matty Gillam joins us from Atherton Collieries. Described as a pacey and versatile striker with technical ability and an eye for goal, Matty was originally a product of the youth & academy system at Rochdale since the age of 16. Such was his progression through the ranks at Rochdale, Matty featured in a total of 32 senior appearances in EFL League One for the Dale, with 5 first team goals in the football league. His first of which coming with the opening goal away at Charlton Atheltic in November 2017.

As part of his development within the game, Matty has enjoyed successful loan spells at numerous clubs including Cork City in Ireland, Stalybridge, and Guiseley.

Glossop North End manager, Stuart Mellish said, ''I'm delighted to bring Matty to the football club , he has tasted league football and scored goals at that level with Rochdale. Like a lot of young players they don’t get time to fulfill their potential, having gained non league experience with Guiseley and Atherton cols. He’s now ready to kick on his career and having spoken at length with him a few weeks ago he’s bought into what we are trying to achieve and agreed to to join GNE''.

Matty is said to be excited about the project ongoing here at GNE, and the gaffer's football and man management philosophies. We cannot wait to see his progress here at The Hillmen!