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His father, Matthew, was also a professional football player. Malcolm W. Barrass was born in Blackpool during his father"s spell with the town"s club
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Malcolm Barrass
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Malcolm"s grandson - also named Matt (born 1980) - was also a professional player. Barrass started his professional career with Bolton Wanderers in 1944. He became Wigan Athletic"s player-manager on 1 August 1958, replacing Trevor Hitchen.
He made 20 Lancashire Combination League appearances for the Latics and scored five league goals before resigning on New Year"s Day 1959.
Jimmy Shirley took over the managerial reinsurance By 1963 Barrass was trainer at Hyde United.
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England