‘Wouldn’t have been right’: Matt Lowe lifts lid on Brackley Town contract decision following relegation to National League North

The versatile attacker was recently announced as one of just two current first-team players contracted ahead of next season, alongside central defender Kyle Morrison.

Although decisions are yet to be communicated by Scott Pollock, Morgan Roberts and Tyler Lyttle after being offered new terms, Brackley are set for a mass rebuild.

Andy Whing wants to develop a fresh look to his squad, though it is important to maintain at least some continuity and identity. That’s where Lowe fits in excellently.

The club legend, who has racked up an impressive 398 appearances and 68 goals across two spells so far, insists it was an easy decision to stay at St James Park.

“I’ve got so many fantastic memories and hopefully more to come, so to leave on a relegation, it wouldn’t have been right at a club that’s meant so much to me,” Lowe told @BrackleyTownFC.

“It’s a place where I have loved playing my football. Out of all the other clubs I’ve been to, it’s by far the happiest place. I love the club.

“I came as an 18 or 19-year-old kid as such. Now this will be my tenth season at the club, it’s played a huge part in my footballing career.”

Not only does Lowe offer quality and versatility in the final third, but the 30-year-old boasts vast experience. Most importantly, he also delivers loyalty and commitment.

“It was quite straightforward,” Lowe added. “If it’s easy to sign and the logistics around it work out, it’s easy for me. For me now, to go back into full-time football would take a lot.”

Lowe is a winger who likes to hug the touchline by trade, though Whing’s preference to play a 3-5-2 could mean he is utilised as a wing-back or a centre-forward instead.

As much as Lowe would prefer to play as an out-and-out winger, his decision to stay at the club demonstrates his dedication to the cause, no matter what role he is deployed in.