Signed for the Shakers in the summer of 2004 having been released by Sheffield Wednesday . Barry was born in Cork and his first club was Preston North End , he made just six appearances for them though and after two loan spells at Southend and Hartlepool Barry signed for Sheffield Wednesday in October 2002 on a free transfer where he remained until the end of the 2003/04 season . The 25 year old has a great left foot which provides a potent threat from corners and free kicks , as many clubs found out last season .