Education
Born in Bristol, Groves graduated through the Bristol Rovers centre of excellence, based at the Bristol Academy of Sport, and was awarded his first professional contract by Rovers in May 2007.
Born in Bristol, Groves graduated through the Bristol Rovers centre of excellence, based at the Bristol Academy of Sport, and was awarded his first professional contract by Rovers in May 2007.
He plays as a striker. In March 2008 Groves joined Chippenham Town on loan until the end of the 2007-2008 season. At the start of the following season he moved to Tiverton Town on loan.
After his release he was signed by Weston-super-Mare to play for them in the Conference South, where he made one start and two substitute appearances.
After a trial at another Conference South club, Weymouth, Groves signed a one-year deal in July 2009. He left the financially troubled club in March 2010 when faced with the alternative of a 50% pay cut.
He had scored twice from 24 league games.